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​The information obtained by comparing a new diagnostic test with the gold standard is summarized in a two-by-two table given below​​What is the sensi
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The information obtained by comparing a new diagnostic test with the gold standard is summarized in a two-by-two table given below

What is the sensitivity and specificity of the new test?

A.

Sensitivity=76%

B.

Sensitivity=32%

C.

Sensitivity=68%

D.

Sensitivity=34%

Correct option is C

Explanation-

To find the sensitivity and specificity:

Sensitivity=True PositivesTrue Positives+False Negatives\text{Sensitivity} = \frac{\text{True Positives}}{\text{True Positives} + \text{False Negatives}}

Specificity=True NegativesTrue Negatives+False Positives\text{Specificity} = \frac{\text{True Negatives}}{\text{True Negatives} + \text{False Positives}}

From the table:
 True Positives (TP) = 68
 False Negatives (FN) = 32
 True Negatives (TN) = 78
 False Positives (FP) = 22
Calculations:​​​

Sensitivity=6868+32=68100=68%\text{Sensitivity} = \frac{68}{68 + 32} = \frac{68}{100} = 68\%

Specificity=7878+22=78100=78%\text{Specificity} = \frac{78}{78 + 22} = \frac{78}{100} = 78\%

So, the correct answer is Option C - Sensitivity = 68%, Specificity = 78%

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