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vHAUNG6011

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A screening test has a specificity of 92. This means that there is a(n)
 
  a. 92 chance of a true positive.
  b. 92 chance of a false positive.
  c. 8 chance of a false positive.
  d. 8 chance of a true positive.

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An instrument that detects the presence of streptococcal antibodies is negative. Before reporting the absence of disease, the researcher must determine whether this result might be a
 
  a. false negative.
  b. false positive.
  c. gold standard.
  d. true positive.


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missalyssa26

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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