Tag: Visual Statistics

Predictive Values

Understanding what tests mean when they are positive and negative is one of the fundamental skills for being a good, evidence-based practitioner. But how do we know how to interpret them? This weeks #PowerSTAT has the answer, on predictive values in testing

Sensitivity vs Specificity

The week is nearly over – time for another #PowerSTAT! Sensitivity and specificity are often quoted in articles when looking at the characteristics of a test, but are you clear on what they mean?

Well, wonder no longer!