Signal Detection Theory Flashcards
1
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threshold
A
a way to describe the capability of a system
2
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signal detection theory
A
method of estimating the sensitivity of a system independent of criterion
Depends on information acquisition and criterion
3
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Hit
A
true positive
4
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Miss
A
“false negative”
5
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False alarm
A
“false positive”
6
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Correct rejection
A
true negative
7
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information acquisition
A
gathering information about a medical or physical condition
8
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criterion
A
how liberal or conservative a test or clinician is
9
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beta (B)
A
your bias to choose one over another
