The frequency of a false positive depends upon the validity of the test and
A)the reliability of the test
B)the number of people tested
C)the base rate of the lying behavior in the population
D)the selection ratio used on the applicant pool

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The frequency of a false positive is influenced by the base rate of the behavior being tested for in the population, as a low base rate can lead to a higher proportion of false positives.

The Frequency of a False Positive Depends Upon the Validity