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BIO 201 Objective Question

Question

How does a parallel diagnostic study design handle indeterminate or borderline test results to avoid overestimating accuracy?
Options
A By reporting indeterminate results transparently and inclusion in intention-to-diagnose statistical analyses.
Correct Answer
B By discarding all indeterminate results prior to final data tabulation.
C By re-classifying all borderline readouts as positive results automatically.
D By replacing indeterminate physical samples with synthetic calibrator standards.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Excluding indeterminate results skews diagnostic parameters; proper methodology incorporates them into overall performance evaluation.

Hint

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