What Term Is Used to Identify the Proportion of Persons

question 21

Multiple Choice

What term is used to identify the proportion of persons with positive test results who have a disease, interpreted as the probability that an individual with a positive test result has the disease?

• A) Sensitivity
• B) Specificity
• C) Positive predictive value
• D) Negative predictive value

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Definitions:

Vulnerability Displays

Behaviors or actions that indicate weakness or a willingness to submit, which can play a role in social interactions among animals, including humans.

Aggression Responses

The behaviors exhibited as a response to perceived threats or challenges, which can be physical or verbal in nature.

Transfer Genes

Genes that can be transferred from one organism to another, potentially altering the genetic makeup of the recipient organism.

Genetic Defect

An abnormality in the genome that can lead to diseases or conditions, often inherited and sometimes causing deviations from the typical phenotype.