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BIO 201 Objective Question
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Which diagnostic parameter remains mathematically independent of disease prevalence in a target population?
Options
A Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity
Correct Answer
B Positive Predictive Value (PPV)
C Negative Predictive Value (NPV)
D Overall Diagnostic Accuracy Percentage
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sensitivity and Specificity are intrinsic characteristics of the test method and do not alter with changes in disease prevalence (unlike PPV and NPV).

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 126 of 285
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