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. 2015 Sep;99(9):1168-70.
doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-306055. Epub 2014 Dec 8.

Ophthalmic statistics note 5: diagnostic tests—sensitivity and specificity

Luke J Saunders  1 , Haogang Zhu  2 , Catey Bunce  3 , Caroline J Doré  4 , Nick Freemantle  5 , David P Crabb; Ophthalmic Statistics Group
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Review

Ophthalmic statistics note 5: diagnostic tests—sensitivity and specificity

Luke J Saunders et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

This is the fifth statistics note produced by the Ophthalmic Statistics Group (OSG) which is designed to be a simple guide to ophthalmic researchers on a statistical issue with an applied ophthalmic example. The OSG is a collaborative group of statisticians who have come together with a desire to raise the statistical standards of ophthalmic researcher by increasing statistical awareness of common issues.

Keywords: Diagnostic tests/Investigation; Epidemiology.

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