Suppose You Are Developing a Test to Better Detect Toxins

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Multiple Choice

Suppose you are developing a test to better detect toxins in the bloodstream.You want to create a test that can detect toxins every time they are present, but you do not want the test to come back positive if toxins are not actually present.If you succeed, your test will be superior to others because you have improved the

• A)response bias.
• B)difference threshold.
• C)absolute threshold.
• D)stimulus signal.

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