Question: 1. Assuming the below results were obtained in a study used to test the accuracy of the rapid diagnostic test for influenza, calculate and interpret

1. Assuming the below results were obtained in a study used to test the accuracy of the rapid diagnostic test for influenza, calculate and interpret the sensitivity of the rapid diagnostic influenza test.

Frequency of Flu Cases Frequency of Non-Flu Cases
Frequency of Individuals Who Screened Positive 43 10
Frequency of Individuals Who Screened Negative 53 100

  1. When the rapid diagnostic influenza test is used, 53.22% of individuals who have the flu test positive for the flu.
  2. When the rapid diagnostic influenza test is used, 44.79% of individuals who have the flu test positive for the.
  3. When the rapid diagnostic influenza test is used, 44.57% of individuals who have the flu test positive for the flu.
  4. When the rapid diagnostic influenza test is used, 9.09% of individuals who have the flu test positive for the flu.

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