The Positive Predictive Value of a Test Is 92

question 15

Multiple Choice

The positive predictive value of a test is 92%.What does this tell us?

• A) The condition is actually present in 92 out of every 100 people who test positive.
• B) The condition is present in 92 out of every 100 people with similar demographic and clinical characteristics.
• C) The test will give a negative result in 92 out of every 100 patients who do not have the condition.
• D) The test will provide a correct result 92 of every 100 times.

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