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Mathematical Concepts > Sensitivity and Specificity
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Sensitivity and Specificity  

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  • Sensitivity
  • Specificity

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  • IM general only; coordinate (NIM) with specific concept (IM)

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  • Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)

History note

  • 91; was SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY (EPIDEMIOLOGY) 1987-90

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