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In Exercises, refer to Table, included with the Chapter Problem. In each case, assume
Chapter 4, Problem 20BSC(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 20BSC
In Exercises, refer to Table, included with the Chapter Problem. In each case, assume that 1 of the 1000 test subjects is randomly selected.
False Negative Find the probability of selecting a subject with a negative test result, given that the subject uses drugs. Who would suffer from this type of error?
Table Pre-Employment Drug Screening Results
|
Positive Test Result (Drug Use Is Indicated) |
Negative Test Result (Drug Use Is Not Indicated) |
Subject Uses Drugs |
44 (True Positive) |
6 (False Negative) |
Subject Is Not a Drug User |
90 (False Positive) |
860 (True Negative) |
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QUESTION:
Problem 20BSC
In Exercises, refer to Table, included with the Chapter Problem. In each case, assume that 1 of the 1000 test subjects is randomly selected.
False Negative Find the probability of selecting a subject with a negative test result, given that the subject uses drugs. Who would suffer from this type of error?
Table Pre-Employment Drug Screening Results
|
Positive Test Result (Drug Use Is Indicated) |
Negative Test Result (Drug Use Is Not Indicated) |
Subject Uses Drugs |
44 (True Positive) |
6 (False Negative) |
Subject Is Not a Drug User |
90 (False Positive) |
860 (True Negative) |
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