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Statistics Notes: Diagnostic tests 1: sensitivity and specificity

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Altman, D G, Bland, J M·1994·BMJ
DOI 10.1136/bmj.308.6943.1552
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The simplest diagnostic test is one where the results of an investigation, such as an x ray examination or biopsy, are used to classify patients into two groups according to the presence or absence of a symptom or sign. For example, the table shows the relation between the results of a test, a liver scan, and the correct diagnosis based on either necropsy, …

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Authors
Altman, D. G., & Bland, J. M.
Venue
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Published
1994-06-11
Volume
308
Issue
6943
Pages
1552
ISSN
  • 0007-1447 (ISSN-L)
  • 0959-8138
  • 1468-5833
DOI
10.1136/bmj.308.6943.1552
OpenAlex
W1644997609
Cited by
2,061
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7.06
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
bronze
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