Increasing N to increase statistical power is considered a suspect practice by statisticians.

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Increasing N (sample size) can actually help increase statistical power and reduce the chance of a Type II error, as long as the sampling method and data collection are appropriate. However, simply increasing N without proper considerations can also lead to other issues such as increased time and cost of data collection, or masking potential biases in the population.

Increasing N to Increase Statistical Power Is Considered a Suspect