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QuizMultiple Choice

Statistical Issues

Question 1 • MO-Psychology

Which statement about sample size is true?

Answer
A
As the sample size within a study increases, statistical power decreases.
B
As the sample size within a study decreases, statistical power decreases.
C
As the sample size within a study decreases, statistical power increases.
D
As the sample size within a study decreases, statistical power remains unaffected.

Explanation

A smaller sample generally provides less information and makes it harder to detect a real effect, so statistical power decreases. Therefore, the true statement is “As the sample size within a study decreases, statistical power decreases.”

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