TEST CHARACTERISTICS AND DECISION RULES

Authors
BARRY HC EBELL MH
Citation
Hc. Barry et Mh. Ebell, TEST CHARACTERISTICS AND DECISION RULES, Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 26(1), 1997, pp. 45
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
08898529
Volume
26
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8529(1997)26:1<45:TCADR>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
This article reviews test characteristics (e.g., sensitivity, specific ity, predictive value, and likelihood ratios) and decision rules with an emphasis on their role in clinical decision making. Common endocrin ologic problems are illustrated.