Given a test for a virus with sensitivity = 0.94 and specificity = 0.98 is administered to a population where 25% actually has the virus. ) Determine the probability of: i) a false positive (positive test, but no virus) ii) a false negative (has the virus, but negative test) iii) a correct diagnosis (either virus and positive or no virus and negative) ) Determine the PPV (positive predictive value) for the test.

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Given a test for a virus with sensitivity = 0.94 and specificity = 0.98 is administered to a population where
25% actually has the virus.
a) Determine the probability of:
i) a false positive (positive test, but no virus)
ii) a false negative (has the virus, but negative test)
iii) a correct diagnosis (either virus and positive or no virus and negative)
b) Determine the PPV (positive predictive value) for the test.
Transcribed Image Text:Given a test for a virus with sensitivity = 0.94 and specificity = 0.98 is administered to a population where 25% actually has the virus. a) Determine the probability of: i) a false positive (positive test, but no virus) ii) a false negative (has the virus, but negative test) iii) a correct diagnosis (either virus and positive or no virus and negative) b) Determine the PPV (positive predictive value) for the test.
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