Cysts After Researching Cysts of a Particular Type, a Doctor

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Essay

Cysts After researching cysts of a particular type, a doctor learns that out of 10,000 such cysts examined, 1,500 are malignant and 8,500 are benign. A diagnostic test is available which is accurate 80% of the time (whether the cyst is malignant or not). The doctor has discovered the same type of cyst in a patient. {Cysts Narrative} What is the probability that the patient has a benign tumor if he or she tests positive?

Comprehend the procedure for posting journal entries to ledger accounts.

Distinguish between the different types of special journals.

Understand the concept of control accounts and their relevance to subsidiary ledgers.

Differentiate between transactions that should be recorded in general and special journals.

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Definitions:

Fifth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment refers to a part of the United States Constitution that provides several protections to individuals, including rights against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and the assurance of due process.

Establishment Clause

One of two provisions in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens’ freedom of religion. It prohibits (1) the establishment of a national religion by Congress and (2) the preference of one religion over another or of religion over nonreligious philosophies in general.

First Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution protecting freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Fourth Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution that protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, ensuring the right to privacy.