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Actual descriptions of medical tests routinely give both rates. They often call them "sensitivity" and "specificity". Good luck remembering which is which.

But if only one rate is given, that indicates they're equal. If they're not, then it's reasonable to describe the documentation as incorrect.



I have no trouble remembering which is which, as "sensitivity" is used in a way quite similar to its everyday use.




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