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A screening test was performed on 250 people for Disease Y. A definitive diagnosis for Disease Y among the 250 people had been obtained previously. The results of screening are presented here. Based on the information provided, which of the following expresses the sensitivity of this test? | Screening Test Results | Disease Present | Disease Absent | |---|---|---| | Positive | 40 | 60 | | Negative | 10 | 140 | A. 56% B. 80% C. 30% D. 70%

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          A screening test was performed on 250 people for Disease Y. A definitive diagnosis for Disease Y among the 250 people
had been obtained previously. The results of screening are presented here.
Based on the information provided, which of the following expresses the sensitivity of this test?

| Screening Test Results | Disease Present | Disease Absent |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 40 | 60 |
| Negative | 10 | 140 |

A. 56%
B. 80%
C. 30%
D. 70%

a screening test was performed on 250 people for disease y a definitive diagnosis for disease y among the 250 people had been obtained previously the results of screening are presented here 12423

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02/26/2022

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$$Sensitivity = \frac{True Positives}{True Positives + False Negatives}$$ From the table, the number of true positives is 40, and the number of false negatives is 10. Show more…

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A screening test was performed on 250 people for Disease Y. A definitive diagnosis for Disease Y among the 250 people had been obtained previously. The results of screening are presented here. Based on the information provided, which of the following expresses the sensitivity of this test? | Screening Test Results | Disease Present | Disease Absent | |---|---|---| | Positive | 40 | 60 | | Negative | 10 | 140 | A. 56% B. 80% C. 30% D. 70%