Discussion forum week 8 An important part of building evidence-based practice is the development, refinement, and use of quality diagnostic tests and measures in research and practice. Discuss the role of sensitivity and specificity in accuracy of a screenings.
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How can you eliminate embarrassment for students during weight and scoliosis checks?
Assignment Ten Screenings (5%) Screenings are performed on all students. The purpose is to detect a problem at its earliest stage, make the correction quickly thereby allowing every child to learn to his/her fullest potential. This assignment is in preparation for the in-class equipment demonstration. Reference the following before beginning this assignment: Review the School […]
What circumstances would you really want to minimize false positives-false negatives associated with a disease?
Relevance of Sensitivity and Specificity In relation to the sensitivity and specificity content, here is an opportunity to participate in a discussion that brings to light the relevance of sensitivity and specificity in the real world. Initial Post Under what circumstances would you really want to minimize false positives and false negatives associated with a […]
