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What is False negative and false positive in pap smear slide interpretation?
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∙ 9y ago
A false negative for a pap smear or any test means that the test result was normal even if an abnormality exists. A false positive means that the test result was abnormal when no abnormality exists.
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How do you beat a false positive?
you can have a false negative but NOT a false positive
What is more serious getting a false negative or a false positive?
Positive = You really did it. False Positive = The test said you did it, but you really did not.
Is a false positive a negative?
No.
Integers can be positive or negative true or false?
False - if the sentence is meant to be exhaustive. Integers can be positive or negative OR ZERO.
The first element in a compound is positive and the second one is negative.?
false
Sum of a positive integer and a negative integer always positive true or false?
False.
Over-inoculation of the slide with organisms in a wet mount would be a false positive or false negative?
I believe false positive
When an IDS fails to detect an attack this is considered to be a false positive true or false?
False; it's a False Negative
Can birth control pills give you a false negative?
Hi, Your question is: Can birth control pills give you a false negative? No. Birth control pills can not give you a false negative or a false positive.
Is -n always names a negative number true?
Is false. If ' n ' is negative, then ' -n ' is positive.
Can a positive pregnancy test turn negative?
No , but a negative test can be a false positive .
What is false positive and the false negative alarms in intrusion detection system?
False negatives are riskier than false positives because say for example, if there wasn't an attack and the IDS picked it (false positive), its not much of a harm but if there was an attack and the IDS doesn't detect it (false negative), then it can be disastrous. Yashniel
