A Test Result That Incorrectly Detects a Disease or Condition

question 16

Multiple Choice

A test result that incorrectly detects a disease or condition in a healthy person is called:

• A) true positive.
• B) false negative.
• C) false positive.
• D) inaccurate.

Grasp the significance of proper documentation in research for credibility and future reference.

Distinguish between different statistical measures and their purposes in analyzing research data.

Understand the principles and applications of sampling in research.

Recognize the importance of hypothesis formation and testing in research methodology.

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Definitions:

Membership Reference Group

The group to which a consumer actually belongs.

Cognitive

Relating to mental activities such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Behavioral

Pertaining to or concerned with the actions or activities of individuals, often studied to understand their motivations, decision-making processes, and patterns.

Affective

Relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes, often used in psychology and marketing to describe emotional responses.