The data represent the results for a test for a certain disease. Assume one individual from the group is randomly selected.     The individual did have          The individual did not            the disease                      have the disease Positive     457                                 24 Negative     78                                 341 a. Find the probability of getting someone who tested positive,

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The data represent the results for a test for a certain disease. Assume
one individual from the group is randomly selected.


    The individual did have          The individual did not
           the disease                      have the disease
Positive     457                                 24
Negative     78                                 341
a. Find the probability of getting someone who tested positive,
given that he or she did not have the disease. Round your answer to
four decimal places. Don’t forget to show your work.
b. Find the probability of getting someone who tested negative,
given that he or she did have the disease. Round your answer to four
decimal places. Don’t forget to show your work

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