Dr.Gonzalez,a radiologist,uses a very liberal criterion when she reads mammograms.She recommends a biopsy for every possible case of cancer.This decision strategy _____ the chances of missing a true cancer and _____ false alarms.
A)maximizes;leads to many
B)minimizes;minimizes
C)minimizes;leads to many
D)maximizes;minimizes

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By recommending a biopsy for every possible case of cancer, Dr. Gonzalez minimizes the chances of missing a true cancer because she errs on the side of caution. However, this approach also leads to many false alarms, as not all cases recommended for biopsy will actually be cancerous.

DrGonzalez,a Radiologist,uses a Very Liberal Criterion When She Reads Mammograms