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Predictive Values

Abstract

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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