In 1-2 sentences, write up the consequences of false positives and false negatives.

One of the important concepts introduced in this Chapter 4 is the notion of false positive/false negative.

Re-read this section so it’s clear what these mean.

Then, imagine that you’re the Counselor in charge of assessing the following clients.

In 1-2 sentences, write up the consequences of false positives and false negatives for the following test-based decisions:

whether a law enforcement candidate is prone to using excessive force
whether a client is suicidal
whether an employed aircraft mechanic is a safety risk to the company

In each case, which is worse, a false positive or a false negative? Which should we try to minimize?

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