In a study of 'communicating the significance of radiologic test results' by Black and Armstrong (1986), the use of likelihood ratios is very important to the work of the radiologist Why?
A) Because it provides a reliable predictor of disease probability.
B) Because it assists with computation of the result.
C) Because it has a low predictive power.
D) None of the above.

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Likelihood ratios provide a reliable predictor of disease probability, which is important for radiologists in communicating the significance of radiologic test results.

In a Study of 'Communicating the Significance of Radiologic Test