An Observation Classified as Part of a Group with a Characteristic

question 18

Multiple Choice

An observation classified as part of a group with a characteristic when it actually does not have the characteristic is termed as a(n)

• A)false negative.
• B)false positive.
• C)residual.
• D)outlier.

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Definitions:

Maternal Leave

A period of authorized absence from work for a mother before and after giving birth to care for her newborn; also known as maternity leave.

Group Structure

Division of a group into different roles that often differ with respect to status and prestige.

Ethnomethodology

A sociological perspective that studies the methods people use to understand and produce the social order in which they live.

Behavioral Prescriptions

Specific guidelines or recommendations for how individuals should behave in particular situations or contexts.