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Glossary Term
Accuracy
Accuracy is a measure of how well a test identifies true positives and true negatives. It is calculated as the proportion of individuals correctly identified by the test results.
Accuracy: the proportion of individuals correctly identified by the test results. That is, a measure of how well a test identifies true positives and true negatives. It is calculated as the proportion of individuals correctly identified by the test results.
For example, a special test with perfect accuracy would imply a test has 100% specificity, 100% sensitivity, 100% positive predictive value, and 100% negative predictive values.
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Synonyms
- Precision
- Correctness
- Exactness
- Validity