Posted: December 9th, 2016

Explain the difference between a highly sensitive test and a highly specific screening test. Why are highly sensitive tests more favorable?

Three questions… 200 words minimum w/cited references.

1. Describe the significance of data in regards to statistical analysis.

2. Describe the relationship between epidemiology and statistics. How is statistics used in epidemiology research?

3. Explain the difference between a highly sensitive test and a highly specific screening test. Why are highly sensitive tests more favorable?