The Ability of the Test Under Study to Match the Results

question 2

Multiple Choice

The ability of the test under study to match the results of a standard test commonly known as the "gold standard" is

• A)accuracy.
• B)precision.
• C)sensitivity.
• D)specificity.

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Definitions:

Latin

An ancient Indo-European language of the Italic branch, historical language of the Roman Empire, and a foundation for many modern languages' vocabulary and grammar.

Woese

Woese refers to Carl Woese, a microbiologist known for defining the Archaea (a new domain of life) through phylogenetic taxonomy of 16S ribosomal RNA, a technique that revolutionized the classification of microorganisms.

Prokaryotes

Microorganisms characterized by the absence of a distinct nucleus, including bacteria and archaea, with simpler cellular organization compared to eukaryotes.

DNA Sequences

The precise order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule, determining genetic information and instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.