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Predictive Values
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Abstract This entry considers predictive values for a diagnostic test in terms of the disease prevalence, and test sensitivity and specificity. Clinical implications of high or low predictive values are discussed.
Authors
Walter SD
Book title
Encyclopedia of Biostatistics
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
February 15, 2005
DOI
10.1002/0470011815.b2a04040
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Stephen Walter
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences
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5203 Clinical and Health Psychology
52 Psychology
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