A test finds 90 of 100 people who have a disease. What is its sensitivity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 90 percent
- Step 1: Sensitivity is the share of sick people detected. Step 2. 90 / 100 = 90 percent. Answer: 90 percent. Why not the others: 10 percent is the share missed.
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