A problem with large samples in the chi square test is that the test statistic________.
A) increases at the same rate as sample size and trivial relationships may seem important.
B) decreases as sample size increases and may cause Type I errors.
C) fluctuates so much that the results are completely unreliable.
D) is always elevated above the neutral area.

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The chi square test statistic increases at the same rate as sample size, making trivial relationships appear significant. This can lead to Type I errors and the interpretation of spurious relationships.

A Problem with Large Samples in the Chi Square Test