Applying Statistical Inference: An Example All of these statements concerning the probability of Type 1 error are correct except:
A)The risk of Type 1 error is determined by sample size.
B)The risk of Type 1 error is equal to the significance level.
C)The risk of Type 1 error is inversely related to the risk of Type 2 error.
D)The risk of Type 1 error is represented by the Greek letter "alpha."

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The risk of Type 1 error is primarily determined by the significance level (alpha), not directly by the sample size. While sample size can influence the power of a test (and indirectly affect the balance between Type 1 and Type 2 errors), it does not directly determine the risk of committing a Type 1 error.

Applying Statistical Inference: an Example All of These Statements Concerning