Larger values of α have the disadvantage of increasing the probability of making a
A)Type I error.
B)Type II error.
C)random sampling error.
D)normal probability error.

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Larger values of α correspond to a higher level of significance, meaning that the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true (Type I error) increases. Therefore, it is best to choose a lower value of α to reduce the probability of making a Type I error.

Larger Values of α Have the Disadvantage of Increasing the Probability