With Respect to Test Results,a False Positive Is the Result

question 158

Multiple Choice

With respect to test results,a false positive is the result of a laboratory test that reports something as:

• A) true when in fact it is not true.
• B) false when in fact it is not false.
• C) true when in fact it is true.
• D) false when in fact it is false.

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Definitions:

Placebo Pills

Inactive substances or "sugar pills" used in clinical trials to test the effectiveness of treatments and control for the placebo effect.

Level of Agitation

The degree or extent of restlessness, uneasiness, or turmoil, often observed in individuals with psychiatric conditions.

Random Assignment

A selection procedure that ensures that participants are randomly placed either in the control group or in the experimental group.

Preexisting Differences

Variations in characteristics, conditions, or experiences among subjects before the onset of a study or intervention, potentially influencing outcomes.