Reliability Refers to Whether or Not a Test Is Really

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Reliability refers to whether or not a test is really measuring what it is supposed to measure.

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Definitions:

High Sensitivity

The capability of an assessment to accurately detect individuals who have the disease (true positive rate).

Low Specificity

A characteristic of a diagnostic test that indicates a high likelihood of false positives, meaning it often indicates a disease or condition is present when it is not.

Sensitivity

The ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease (true positive rate).

Process Consultant

A professional who assists organizations in understanding and improving their internal processes and interactions for better efficiency and communication.