12. If a test is positive and the condition is actually not present it is considered a

true positive

true negative

false positive

false negative

Question 13

Sensitivity is

how well the test detects those with disease or condition

the test-retest reliability of a test

the true negative rate

the odds ratio of correct test diagnoses to incorrect test diagnoses

Question 14

The true negative rate is also known as the ________ of a test.

sensitivity

specificity

accuracy

reliability

Question 15

Which of the following best describes positive predicted value?

the proportion of people with a negative test who really don't have the disease

the test-retest reliability of a test

the proportion of people with a positive test who actually have the disease

the proportion of people with good attitudes

Question 16

A positive likelihood ratio of 27 leads to which of the following conclusions?

It suggests the disease or condition is present

It gives strong evidence that the disease or condition is present

It suggests the disease or condition is not present

It gives strong evidence that the disease or condition is not present

Question 17

If a test is negative and the condition is actually not present it is considered a

true positive

true negative

false positive

false negative