Which Is True About a Test That Is Highly Specific

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which is true about a test that is highly specific?

• A) It is good at identifying patients who do not have a disease.
• B) It is good at identifying patients who have a disease.
• C) It results in an increased number of false negatives.
• D) It results in an increased number of false positives.

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Definitions:

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