Accuracy

Accuracy - 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.

Related Terms

  • sensitivity
  • specificity
  • positive predictive value
  • negative predictive value
  • sensitivity
  • specificity
  • positive predictive value
  • negative predictive value
  • sensitivity
  • specificity
  • positive predictive value
  • negative predictive value

Synonyms

  • precision
  • correctness
  • exactness
  • validity
  • precision
  • correctness
  • exactness
  • validity
  • precision
  • correctness
  • exactness
  • validity