Sensitivity of Investigation Flashcards

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What is the sensitivity of an investigation?

A

The investigation’s ability to detect a truly positive result

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What is the equation for calculating an investigation’s sensitivity?

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Sensitivity = no. of true positives / (no. of true positives + no. of false negatives) x 100

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