Correctly using sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values in clinical practice: how to avoid three common pitfalls.
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OBJECTIVE Radiology is the specialty of imaging-based diagnostic tests. Understanding the science behind evaluating diagnostic test performance is essential for radiologists because we provide care to patients and interact with our colleagues. CONCLUSION Here, we review the key terminology used and common pitfalls encountered in the literature and in day-to-day discussions of diagnostic test performance.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology
دوره 200 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013