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asd123

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Which of the following is needed in order to determine the probability of a positive test result being accurate?
 a. The base rate.
  b. The sensitivity of the test.
  c. The specificity of the test.
  d. All of the above.

Question 2

What is meant by the specificity' of a test for a certain disease?



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CourtneyCNorton

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

THE PROPORTION OF PEOPLE WHO CORRECTLY TEST NEGATIVE WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE THE DISEASE.

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