Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sensitivity and Specificity

Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)

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Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)

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3 entry terms
  • Specificity and Sensitivity
  • Sensitivity
  • Specificity

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IM general only; coordinate (NIM) with specific concept (IM)

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91; was SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY (EPIDEMIOLOGY) 1987-90

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  1. E05.318w.370.800w
  2. E05.318w.740w.872w
  3. G17w.800w
  4. N05.715w.360.325.700w
  5. N05.715w.360.750w.725w
  6. N06.850w.520w.445.800w
  7. N06.850w.520w.830w.872w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sensitivity and Specificity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012680. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012680
  2. Sensitivity and Specificity. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensitivity_and_specificity
  3. Sensitivity and Specificity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3808900