Refer to the Table Which Summarizes the Results of Testing

question 19

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table which summarizes the results of testing for a certain disease. $$\begin{array} { l | c c } & \begin{array} { l } \text { Positive } \\\text { Test Result }\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } \text { Negative } \\\text { Test Result }\end{array} \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Subject has the disease } \\\text { Subject does not have the } \\\text { disease }\end{array} & 111 & 4 \\& 11 & 172\end{array}$$ If one of the results is randomly selected, what is the probability that it is a false negative (test indicates the person does not have the disease when in fact they do) ? What does this
Probability suggest about the accuracy of the test?

• A) 0.0369; The probability of this error is low so the test is fairly accurate.
• B) 0.0348; The probability of this error is low so the test is fairly accurate.
• C) 0.591; The probability of this error is high so the test is not very accurate.
• D) 0.0134; The probability of this error is low so the test is fairly accurate.

---

Definitions:

Influence Tactics

Techniques or strategies employed by individuals or groups to persuade or influence others to support their objectives or comply with their requests.

Political Behavior

Actions taken within an organization that are aimed at advancing personal interests or the interests of a group, often through the use of influence and networking.

Organizations

Entities comprising multiple people working together towards common objectives, structured to coordinate their efforts efficiently.

Zone of Indifference

A concept in organizational behavior referring to the range of requests or directives that an individual is willing to accept or follow without resistance.