Which of the Following Describes the 'Specificity' of a Test

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the 'specificity' of a test for a certain disease?

• A)The probability that you are likely to have a specific disease, without any knowledge of your test results.
• B)The proportion of people who correctly test positive when they actually have the disease.
• C)The proportion of people who correctly test negative when they don't have the disease.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for products or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a business for resale or production.

Notes Payable

Financial obligations or loans that a company must repay to creditors, typically documented through formal agreements.

Chart Of Accounts

A list of all accounts used by a business, categorized into assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses, to organize financial transactions.