The term ____ refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample without the disease or condition who have a negative test for it.
A)sensitivity
B)reliability
C) validity
D) specificity

Question

The term ____ refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample without the disease or condition who have a negative test for it.​
A)​sensitivity
B)​reliability
C) ​validity
D) ​specificity

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Specificity refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample without the disease or condition who have a negative test for it. Sensitivity refers to the proportion of individuals in the sample with the disease or condition who have a positive test for it. Reliability refers to the consistency of results when the test is repeated. Validity refers to the accuracy of the test in measuring what it is intended to measure.

The Term ____ Refers to the Proportion of Individuals in the Sample