A False Positive in Screening (E

Multiple Choice

A false positive in screening (e.g., home pregnancy tests) may be best described by which of the following events?

A) The test is negative for a given condition, given that the person does not have the condition.
B) The test is positive for a given condition, given that the person does not have the condition.
C) The test is negative for a given condition, given that the person has the condition.
D) The test is positive for a given condition, given that the person has the condition.