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Sensitivity and Specificity(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Sensitivity and Specificity
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  • n: Sensitivity
  • Specificity
  • n: Specificity and Sensitivity

IM general only; coordinate (NIM) with specific concept (IM)

Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)

91; was SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY (EPIDEMIOLOGY) 1987-90

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