A False Positive in Screening (E

question 71

Multiple Choice

A false positive in screening (e.g., home pregnancy tests) may be best described by which of the following events?

• A) The test is negative for a given condition, given that the person does not have the condition.
• B) The test is positive for a given condition, given that the person does not have the condition.
• C) The test is negative for a given condition, given that the person has the condition.
• D) The test is positive for a given condition, given that the person has the condition.

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Definitions:

Liability

Legal responsibility for actions, which can include debts or obligations, and the obligation to make restitution for harm caused.

Defective Product

A manufactured item that has a flaw or weakness making it unsafe or unfit for its intended use.

Negligence Case

Legal disputes that arise when an individual or entity fails to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person, resulting in harm.

Buyer's Family

Direct relatives or dependents of the purchaser, which might be considered in specific contexts like estate planning, insurance, or family-oriented transactions.