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predictive value |
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predictive value a measure used by clinicians to interpret diagnostic test results. See also sensitivity, specificity. positive predictive value the probability that a patient with a positive test result really does have the condition for which the test was conducted. negative predictive value
the probability that a patient with a negative test result really is free of the condition for which the test was conducted. predictive value P value Decision-making A value that predicts the likelihood that a result from a test reflects the presence or absence of a disease. Cf ROC curve. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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