Chapter 5, Problem 5.25P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The way to reduce the false accusations even though the test always has positive rate of one percent has to be indicated.

Concept Introduction:

The conclusion that analyte exceeds a certain limit when in fact it is below the limit is denoted as false positive.

The conclusion in which analyte is below a certain limit when in fact it has to be in above the limit is denoted as false negative.