How do you improve the Positive Predictive Value of a test? A) Screen people so
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Question
How do you improve the Positive Predictive Value of a test?
A)
Screen people so that we only test people who are more likely to have the disease
B)
Screen people AND/OR Increase the specificity of the test
C)
Increase the Specificity of the test
D)
Decrease the Sensitivity of the test
A)
Screen people so that we only test people who are more likely to have the disease
B)
Screen people AND/OR Increase the specificity of the test
C)
Increase the Specificity of the test
D)
Decrease the Sensitivity of the test
Explanation / Answer
from abvove given options; B is correct
B)
Screen people AND/OR Increase the specificity of the test