Asked by Neshia Colbert on Sep 24, 2024

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​A "false negative" 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

False Negative

An error in which a test fails to detect a presence that is actually there.

  • Understand the principles of "false positive" and "false negative" within the context of hypothesis analysis.
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Lisa D. Brown -MDH-about 2 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A false negative occurs when a test or experiment incorrectly concludes that the hypothesis is false, when in fact it is true. This means that the result is negative when it should actually be positive.