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Statistics Notes: Diagnostic tests 1: sensitivity and specificity
BMJ · 1994 · Vol. 308(6943) · pp. 1552–1552
Douglas G. Altman✉(St George's, University of London)J Martin Bland(St George's, University of London)
Abstract
The simplest diagnostic test is one where the results of an investigation, such as an x ray examination or biopsy, are used to classify patients into two groups according to the presence or absence of a symptom or sign. For example, the table shows the relation between the results of a test, a liver scan, and the correct diagnosis based on either necropsy, …
Disaster Response and ManagementStatisticsSensitivity (control systems)Diagnostic testMathematicsEconometricsMedicineEngineeringPediatrics
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HumansSensitivity and SpecificityClinical Laboratory Techniques
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