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dollx

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which is true about a test that is highly specific?
 
  a. It is good at identifying patients who do not have a disease.
  b. It is good at identifying patients who have a disease.
  c. It results in an increased number of false negatives.
  d. It results in an increased number of false positives.

Question 2

A researcher reports that a measure is highly sensitive when diagnosing patients. The reviewer understands that this test
 
  a. has a low percentage of false negatives.
  b. has a low percentage of false positives.
  c. has a high percentage of false negatives.
  d. has a high percentage of false positives.


polinasid

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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