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False negative

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

Individuals classified initially as normal who eventually turn out to be abnormal.  In contrast, those categorized initially as normal who turn out to be normal on re-examination are true negatives. 

See Efficacy, False positive, Indices of efficacy

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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