The following table gives the results of a screening test for a disease: Estimate the sensitivity of the test.
A)18.5%
B)80.6%
C)23.7%
D)53.3%

Question

The following table gives the results of a screening test for a disease:  Estimate the sensitivity of the test.
A)18.5% 
B)80.6% 
C)23.7% 
D)53.3%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sensitivity is the proportion of true positives among all individuals with the disease. In this case, the number of true positives is 43 and the total number of individuals with the disease is 53 (43 true positives + 10 false negatives). Therefore, the sensitivity is 43/53 = 80.6%. Choice B is the closest option to this answer.

The Following Table Gives the Results of a Screening Test