Marguerite is tested for brain damage. Although her test results indicate that she has no brain damage, in reality, she has a brain tumor. Her test results indicate a __________, which is a problem because
a. false positive; she will not get the treatment she needs.
b. false positive; she may end up paying for costly treatment that is not necessary.
c. false negative; she will not get the treatment she needs.
d. false negative; she may end up paying for costly treatment that is not necessary.
Ans: c. false negative; she will not get the treatment she needs.
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