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.
Verified Answer
LD
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.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of "false positive" and "false negative" within the context of hypothesis analysis.