What is the Chi-square (X2) test used for? (biostatistics)
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Which parameters, sens/spec or PPV/NPV are affected by prevalence of the disease in the population?
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Flashcard 1: _____ is the probability that when the disease is present, the test is positive
Answer: Sensitivity
Flashcard 2: How are prevalence and pretest probability related? _____
Answer: They are similar
Flashcard 3: _____ is the consistency and reproducibility of a test
Answer: Precision (reliability)
Flashcard 4: _____ is the probability that when the disease is absent, the test is negative
Answer: Specificity
Flashcard 5: _____ ratios can be multiplied with pretest odds of disease to estimate posttest odds
Answer: Likelihood
Flashcard 6: Under Hardy-Weinberg conditions, what is the expected frequency of an X-linked recessive disease in males? Females?
