Why is it important to consider the power of a test when designing a study?
- To ensure the study can detect an effect if it exists
- To ensure the study does not detect an effect if it does not exist
- To maximize the chance of a Type I error
- To minimize the chance of a Type I error
The power of a test is the ability of the test to detect an effect if it truly exists. It's the probability that the test correctly rejects a false null hypothesis. High power is desirable because it means the test is less likely to make a Type II error (false negative). When designing a study, it's important to choose a sample size and significance level that will provide enough power to detect an effect if one exists.
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