DrKao Is Developing a Technique to Screen for Malignant Tumors

question 7

Multiple Choice

Dr.Kao is developing a technique to screen for malignant tumors.Dr.Kao's technique should ______.

• A)increase sensitivity to maximize hits regardless of the number of misses
• B)increase sensitivity to maximize hits but minimize misses
• C)decrease sensitivity to maximize correct rejections
• D)decrease sensitivity to minimize false alarms

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