Table 1 Definition of sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of a discrete test for the presence of a disease
Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predictive Value of a Discrete Test for the Presence of a Disease | ||
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| Â | Disease Present | Disease Absent |
Positive Test | a (true positive) | b (false positive) |
Negative Test | c (false negative) | d (true negative) |
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