Relations among sensitivity, specificity and predictive values of medical tests based on biomarkers
Diagnostic tests are usually based on some quantitative biomarkers. Two key parameters used to characterise the quality of a test are test sensitivity and specificity. Predictive values of the disease status based on test results are also of interest in medical research and public health management....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-04-01
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Series: | General Psychiatry |
Online Access: | https://gpsych.bmj.com/content/34/2/e100453.full |