The alpha level _________.
A) is always set at 0.05 or 0.01
B) is set after the data are analyzed
C) is determined by the consequences of making a Type I and Type II error
D) depends on N

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The alpha level is determined by the consequences of making a Type I error (rejecting a true null hypothesis) and a Type II error (failing to reject a false null hypothesis), reflecting the researcher's tolerance for these errors.

The Alpha Level _________