WASP (Write a Scientific Paper) using Excel – 11: Test characteristics

The calculation of various test characteristics may be required as part of a data analysis exercise. This paper explains how to set up these calculations in Microsoft Excel in order to obtain sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, diagnostic accuracy and prevalence.

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Published in:Early human development 2018-07, Vol.122, p.56-57
Main Author: Grech, Victor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical Research - education
Biostatistics
Biostatistics - methods
Computers
Medical Writing - standards
Software
Statistics
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Summary:The calculation of various test characteristics may be required as part of a data analysis exercise. This paper explains how to set up these calculations in Microsoft Excel in order to obtain sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, diagnostic accuracy and prevalence.
ISSN:0378-3782
1872-6232
DOI:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2018.04.007