Which One of the Following Is the Best Possible Definition

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best possible definition of sensitivity?

• A) The number of those individuals for whom a test result is positive divided by the total number of individuals in a sample which the gold standard test has given a positive result
• B) How well a test selects those who have the disease
• C) The number of positives in the sample divided by the total number of participants
• D) How well a test selects those who do not have the disease

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Definitions:

Retention Ratio

The fraction of net profits not paid out as dividends but kept within the corporation for reinvestment or other purposes.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The fraction of net income a firm pays to its shareholders in dividends, representing how much money a company returns to shareholders versus retaining for growth.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted from total revenue.

External Financing Needed

The additional funds a company requires from external sources to finance its planned activities or growth when internal cash flows are insufficient.