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Sensitivity and Specificity

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Definition: Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)  IM general only; coordinate (NIM) with specific concept (IM)   
See Also Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Examples Limit of Detection; ROC Curve; Signal-To-Noise Ratio 		Other names Specificity; Specificity and Sensitivity; Sensitivity

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