In Decision Theory, Persons Who Are Predicted to Succeed but Who

question 62

Multiple Choice

In decision theory, persons who are predicted to succeed but who fail are known as

• A) False positives
• B) False negatives
• C) true positives
• D) true negatives

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria transform light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, using carbon dioxide and water and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

Stomata

Small pores located in the epidermis of plants that provide for gas exchange for photosynthesis; each stoma is flanked by two guard cells, which are responsible for its opening and closing.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which different gases are transferred in opposite directions across a surface.

Photolysis

The decomposition or separation of molecules by the action of light, often referring to the process in photosynthesis where water molecules are split.