Find the PPV of the Covid PCR test in a population with a prevalence of 0.2% and 100 tests. Assume the PCR test has a sensitivity and specificity of 99.99%

Calculus For The Life Sciences
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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.3: Special Probability Density Functions
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Find the PPV of the Covid PCR test in a population
with a prevalence of 0.2% and 100 tests.
Assume the PCR test has a sensitivity and
specificity of 99.99%
10 grade algebra 2
Transcribed Image Text:Find the PPV of the Covid PCR test in a population with a prevalence of 0.2% and 100 tests. Assume the PCR test has a sensitivity and specificity of 99.99% 10 grade algebra 2
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