This raises
the possibility of a false positive match, which can have serious consequences for the accused.
Since there is
the possibility of false positives, veterinarians often recommend retesting, using a test with a different format.
Not exact matches
We rule out the
possibility that the transits result from an astrophysical
false positive by first identifying the subset
of stellar blends that reproduce the precise shape
of the light curve.
For three
of the transit signals, our results strongly disfavor the
possibility that these result from astrophysical
false positives.
To assist in exploring the
possibility that they are due to an astrophysical
false positive, we describe a procedure (BLENDER) to model the photometry in terms
of a «blend» rather than a planet orbiting a star.
Because we tested a large number
of associations,
false -
positive relations are a
possibility.
Since the
possibility space for the existence
of major problems is large, calculating probabilities or
possibilities of each is sure to lead to
false positives.
The failure to determine this, which is mandated in officer training, suggested the
possibility of a «
false positive» test due to unabsorbed residual mouth alcohol thereby bringing into question the officer's reasonable and probable grounds to arrest.
Vancouver Criminal Lawyer Emmet J. Duncan persuaded the Crown counsel Prosecutor that there were too many problems with the police investigation, including the
possibility of a «
false positive» in the ASD or RSD test, and due to substantial delays getting the Client to a technician to test his breath.