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False positive

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

Individuals classified initially as abnormal who eventually turn out to be normal.  In contrast, those categorized initially as abnormal who are abnormal on re-examination are true positives. 

See Developmental screening, Efficacy, False negative, Indices of efficacy

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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