Question: A new job evaluation screening test is being devised to detect hypothetical problems. One hundred thirty jobs were selected for screening among which sixty -

A new job evaluation screening test is being devised to detect hypothetical problems. One
hundred thirty jobs were selected for screening among which sixty-eight jobs were
identified (known) as high risk jobs(cases). A job evaluation test yielded 50 positives
(high risk), of which 30% were true positives.
a) Calculate the sensitivity, specificity, predictive values (+) and (), single
accuracy, double accuracy, and prevalenceof the test. [Hint: after setting up the
appropriate 2x2 table, find the missing data by subtraction]
b) Would you recommend using this evaluation screening test at this workplace?
Why or why not?

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