Sensitivity/Specificity — Flashcards

A high _____ test is useful for screening in diseases with low prevalence

Hint: sensitivity/specificity

The closer an ROC curve is to a right angle, the _____ the test

Hint: worse/better

When raising the cutoff point for a disease, the specificity and PPV will _____

If sensitivity is 100%, then the false negative is _____

Hint: ##

What percentage of a sample lies within 1,2,3 standard deviations of the mean? _____

Sensitivity/Specificity = _____ depending on prevalence in population tested PPV and NPV = _____ depending on prevalence in population tested

Hint: fixed/vary

When raising the cutoff point for a disease, the specificity and PPV will _____

Hint: increase or decrease

The mini-mental state exam is _____ but not _____

Hint: sensitive/specific

Rapid Strep = negative Throat culture = positive Rapid Strep has low _____

Hint: sensitivity/specificity

Precision is decreased by _____ error in a test