MR - Cht 4 - Tests & Methods

Question 1

What is the probability that a test identifies the presence of a condition?

Answer 1

Sensitivity

Question 2

What is the proportion of people who have the condition who are predicted by the test to have it?

Answer 2

Sensitivity

Question 3

What is the probability that a test identifies the absence of the condition?

Answer 3

Specificity

Question 4

What is the proportion of people do not have a condition who are predicted to not have it?

Answer 4

Specificity

Question 5

What is the SPIN principle?

Answer 5

When specificity is high, a positive result rules in the presence of an COI

Question 6

What is the SNOUT principle?

Answer 6

When sensitivity is high a negative Result rules out the presence of ABI

Question 7

What are test selection factors to consider?

Answer 7

Age
Primary language
Education
Ethnicity/cultural factors
Reading level
Level of global cognitive impairment
Physical disabilities
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