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5.2 - False Positives

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a false positive?

💡 Hint: Think about analytical tests and their outcomes.

Question 2

Easy

Name one source of sample gain.

💡 Hint: Consider what might cause contamination in a lab.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a false positive indicate?

  • Detected analyte levels are accurate
  • Detected analyte levels are inflated
  • Detected analyte levels are lower than true

💡 Hint: Consider the definitions we've discussed.

Question 2

True or False: All sample gains are bad and should be avoided at all costs.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about scenarios where additional measurements might come from valid sources.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You conduct a series of experiments and notice unusually high readings in your samples consistently. Describe a logical step-by-step approach to troubleshoot this issue, including how you would document your findings.

💡 Hint: Think methodically about every stage of the sampling and analysis process.

Question 2

You have a sample with suspected contamination but also contains a known analyte. Explain how you would proceed with both the detection of false positives and assurance of accurate results.

💡 Hint: Consider how controlling variables can lead to reliable conclusions from your tests.

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