A high _____ test is useful for screening in diseases with low prevalence (sensitivity or specificity)
#2
_____ scores are used to calculate the probability that two loci are linked (linkage disequilibrium)
#3
_____ is the probability that when the disease is absent, the test is negative
#4
A high _____ test is useful for confirmation after a positive screening test
#5
_____ is the probability that when the test is positive, the disease is present
#6
_____ is the probability that when the test is negative, the disease is absent
#7
Sensitivity values approaching 100% is desirable for ruling _____ disease (in or out)
#8
Negative LR < _____ is an indicator of a very useful diagnostic test
#9
Positive LR > _____ is an indicator of a very useful diagnostic test
#10
Under Hardy-Weinberg conditions, what is the expected frequency of an X-linked recessive disease in males? Females?
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Application to screening programs Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: A high _____ test is useful for screening in diseases with low prevalence (sensitivity or specificity)
Answer: sensitivity
Flashcard 2: _____ scores are used to calculate the probability that two loci are linked (linkage disequilibrium)
Answer: LOD
Flashcard 3: _____ is the probability that when the disease is absent, the test is negative
Answer: Specificity
Flashcard 4: A high _____ test is useful for confirmation after a positive screening test
Answer: specificity
Flashcard 5: _____ is the probability that when the test is positive, the disease is present
Answer: Positive predictive value
Flashcard 6: _____ is the probability that when the test is negative, the disease is absent
Answer: Negative predictive value
Flashcard 7: Sensitivity values approaching 100% is desirable for ruling _____ disease (in or out)
Answer: OUT
Flashcard 8: Negative LR < _____ is an indicator of a very useful diagnostic test
Answer: 0.1
Flashcard 9: Positive LR > _____ is an indicator of a very useful diagnostic test
Answer: 10
Flashcard 10: Under Hardy-Weinberg conditions, what is the expected frequency of an X-linked recessive disease in males? Females?
