What Is the Probability That a Random Person Who Tests

question 5

Essay

What is the probability that a random person who tests positive for a certain blood disease actually has the disease, if we know that 1% of the population has the disease, that 95% of those who have the disease test positive for it, and 2% of those who do not have the disease test positive for it.

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Definitions:

Interrater Reliability

A measure of consistency among different observers assessing the same phenomenon.

DSM Section

A segment or part of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which details criteria for diagnosing mental health conditions.

Diagnostic Category

A broader grouping within a classification system where disorders are organized based on shared symptoms or characteristics.