Sensitivity Is the Ability to Correctly Identify and Classify Individuals

question 28

Multiple Choice

Sensitivity is the ability to correctly identify and classify individuals within the population who are truly malnourished as confirmed by a test, while specificity is the ability to correctly identify individuals:

• A) who are truly malnourished but do not require a test.
• B) who are not malnourished within a population, as confirmed by screening which produces a negative result.
• C) who are not malnourished within a population, as confirmed by screening which produces a positive result.

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Definitions:

Salutary Neglect

A British colonial policy during the early 18th century that allowed the American colonies to flourish by ignoring British trade laws, fostering an independent spirit among colonists.

Louisiana

A state in the southern region of the United States, known for its distinctive culture, history, and geographic significance, including the Mississippi River and bayous.

Smugglers

Individuals or groups who illegally transport goods across borders to avoid taxes or import/export restrictions.

Slave Trade

The historical trade in which human beings were bought and sold as property, primarily seen in the transatlantic trading systems between the 16th and 19th centuries.