The Term ___ Refers to a Test That Has the Ability

question 66

Multiple Choice

The term ___ refers to a test that has the ability to yield positive results on a sample that is in fact positive.

• A) precision
• B) specificity
• C) sensitivity
• D) predictive value

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Definitions:

Precise

Referring to the closeness of two or more measurements to each other, showing little variance when repeated.

Accuracy

How closely a measurement, calculation, or specification aligns with the true value or an established standard.

Significant Figures

The number of digits in a measurement that are known with a certain degree of reliability, used to express the precision of the measurement.

Significant Figures

The digits in a number that carry meaningful contributions to its measurement accuracy.