For a given sample size, reducing the value of α will result in an decrease in the value of þ.

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Reducing the value of α (alpha), which is the significance level, typically leads to an increase in the value of β (beta), representing the probability of making a Type II error, because it makes the criteria for rejecting the null hypothesis more stringent, thus increasing the chances of failing to reject a false null hypothesis.

For a Given Sample Size, Reducing the Value of α