An applicant who is not hired but who would have performed successfully if hired is a ________.
A) true positive
B) false positive
C) true negative
D) false negative

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A false negative in hiring occurs when an applicant who would have been successful in the job is not hired, meaning the decision to not hire was incorrect based on the applicant's potential performance.

An Applicant Who Is Not Hired but Who Would Have