What does sensitivity of a test measure?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The proportion of diseased people who test positive
- Step 1: Sensitivity concerns the diseased. Step 2. It is true positives over all diseased. Answer: diseased who test positive. Why not the others: The others define specificity, PPV and coverage.
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