Understanding sensitivity and specificity with the right side of the brain

被引：222

作者：

Loong, TW ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Natl Univ Singapore, Dept Community Occupat & Family Med, Singapore 117548, Singapore

来源：

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2003年 / 327卷 / 7417期

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D O I：

10.1136/bmj.327.7417.716

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Can you explain why a test with 95% sensitivity might identify only 1% of affected people in the general population? The visual approach in this article should make the reason clearer.

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页码：716 / 719

页数：4