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In a diagnostic evaluation study, what is the purpose of comparing an 'index test' against a 'reference standard'?
Options
A To establish the diagnostic accuracy of the new test against the best available truth
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B To increase the overall prevalence of the target disease in the cohort
C To eliminate the need for statistical power calculations
D To ensure all participants receive identical treatment therapies
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The reference standard serves as the benchmark of true disease status to evaluate the relative accuracy of the novel index test.

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Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 11 of 285
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