Usually, Negative Test Results Are More Reliable in Predicting

question 29

Multiple Choice

Usually, negative test results are more reliable in predicting

• A) the absence of disease.
• B) the presence of disease.
• C) the sensitivity of a test.
• D) the specificity of a test.

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