Biostatistics — Flashcards

Histograms can be used for representing _____ scale data that forms continuous categories

Below is an example of _____ precision and low accuracy:

A positive likelihood ratio > _____ indicates a highly specific test.

_____ is decreased by systematic error in a test

Publication bias ('the file drawer effect') is a systematic error of _____ that results from only using published studies

The _____ rate of a test is equal to 1 - specificity

In order to determine a confidence interval of a _____ at a given alpha value, the standard deviation, and sample size are also necessary

When lowering the cutoff point for a disease, the _____ and NPV will increase

Below is an example of _____ precision and high accuracy:

Below is an example of _____ precision and low accuracy: