A false positive isA) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is trueB) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is falseC) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is trueD) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is false

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​A false positive isA) ​When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is trueB) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is falseC) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is trueD) ​When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is false

MUSKAN SHAIKH · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A false positive occurs when you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is true, meaning you have found a relationship or effect when there actually isn't one. This is a type of error in hypothesis testing.

A "false positive" is

A) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is true
B) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is false
C) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is true
D) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is false

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​A "false positive" isA) ​When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is trueB) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is falseC) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is trueD) ​When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is false

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A "false positive" is

A) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is true
B) When you incorrectly conclude that your hypothesis is false
C) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is true
D) When you correctly conclude that your hypothesis is false