The sensitivity of a new screening test is 86%. This means that: Question 6 opti

Question

The sensitivity of a new screening test is 86%. This means that:

Question 6 options:

Of all of those who tested positive using the new screening test, 86% truly have the disease in question.

86% of subjects who truly do not have the disease in question obtained correct results from the new screening test.

86% of all people tested using the new screening test will have correct results from that test.

Of all the subjects tested using the new screening test, 86% truly have the disease in question.

86% of those who truly have the disease in question tested positive for the disease using the new screening test.

A)

Of all of those who tested positive using the new screening test, 86% truly have the disease in question.

B)

86% of subjects who truly do not have the disease in question obtained correct results from the new screening test.

C)

86% of all people tested using the new screening test will have correct results from that test.

D)

Of all the subjects tested using the new screening test, 86% truly have the disease in question.

E)

86% of those who truly have the disease in question tested positive for the disease using the new screening test.

Explanation / Answer

Answer is E)

As sensitivity is defined as ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.