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Understanding and using sensitivity, specificity and predictive values

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: In this article, we have discussed the basic knowledge to calculate sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value. We have discussed the advantage and limitations of these measures and have provided how we should use these measures in our day-to-day clinical practice. We also have illustrated how to calculate sensitivity and specificity while combining two tests and how to use these results for our patients in day-to-day practice.

Source: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.37595

Authors: Rajul Parikh, Annie Mathai, Shefali Parikh, G Chandra Sekhar, Ravi Thomas

Institution: L V Prasad Eye Institute

Language: English

Topic: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2007739294

FWCI: 3.516

Cites: 5

Cited by: 1,470

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