Briefly explain in your own words the advantage of using an alpha level (?) = .01 versus an ? = .05. In general, what is the disadvantage of using a smaller alpha level?
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The advantage of using an alpha level of 0.01 versus 0.05 is that it reduces the likelihood of making a Type I error. In other words, it provides a more stringent criterion for rejecting the null hypothesis, which means that the researcher can be more confident in Show more…
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