A Lab Test for a New Form of E-Coli Bacteria

question 82

Multiple Choice

A lab test for a new form of e-coli bacteria is not always correct. The hypothesis is that the tested patient has the new e-coli bacteria. Identify a Type I error.

• A) The test states that the patient is free of the bacteria, and the patient really does have it.
• B) The test states that the patient has the bacteria, and the patient really does not.
• C) The test states that the patient has the bacteria, and the patient really does have it.
• D) The test states that the patient is free of the bacteria, and the patient is free of it.

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