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How is the Positive Likelihood Ratio (LR+) calculated from sensitivity and specificity?
Options
A Sensitivity / (1 - Specificity)
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B (1 - Sensitivity) / Specificity
C Specificity / (1 - Sensitivity)
D (1 - Specificity) / Sensitivity
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

LR+ indicates how much more likely a positive test result is in individuals with the disease compared to those without, calculated as Sensitivity divided by (1 - Specificity).

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Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 27 of 285
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