The condition where the test results show affirmation with regard to the situation tested but in reality, the condition does not exist. On the other hand, the condition where the test results deny the existing of a particular situation to exist but in reality it does. Both these concepts are the opposite of each other and show the erroneous test results.
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https://www.statisticshowto.datasciencecentral.com/false-positive-definition-and-examples/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_positives_and_false_negatives#False_positive_error