In a Study of Diagnostic Accuracy,the Selection of the Study

question 13

Multiple Choice

In a study of diagnostic accuracy,the selection of the study groups was not random and included only a few individuals in each group.This would likely affect which one of the following?

• A) Internal validity
• B) External validity
• C) The clinical reference standard
• D) Index test

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