Employment test data suggests that an individual applicant is incapable of successfully performing a particular job.However,in reality,this individual would be very successful at the job.This situation exemplifies what is meant by
A) a base rate.
B) a false positive.
C) a false negative.
D) an "E" True Hollywood Story.

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This situation exemplifies a false negative, where the test mistakenly indicates that the individual is not capable of performing the job when in reality they would be successful.

Employment Test Data Suggests That an Individual Applicant Is Incapable