A Computing Phrase Points Out That the Accuracy of a Computer's

question 180

Multiple Choice

A computing phrase points out that the accuracy of a computer's output depends on the accuracy of the input. What is this phrase?

• A) what you see is what you get
• B) garbage in, garbage out
• C) nothing ventured, nothing gained
• D) better safe than sorry

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Definitions:

Positive Predictive Value

The probability that individuals with a positive test result actually have the disease in question, measuring the test's accuracy.

Prevalence

The proportion of individuals in a population who have a specific disease or attribute at a specified point in time or over a specified period.

Cross-Sectional Studies

Studies that observe a population or a representative subset at one specific point in time.

Tertiary Prevention

Efforts to reduce the impact of an ongoing illness or injury that has lasting effects, through rehabilitation and treatment strategies.