QUESTION)
The herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores, HSV-1, is
surprisingly common. In fact, it's estimated that approximately 68%
of adult Americans are carriers. One test for the virus has a
sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 98%. A researcher plans to
study medical records of 10,000 Americans who have been tested for
HSV-1.
How many of the 10,000 medical records were true
positive results?
QUESTION)
The herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores, HSV-1, is
surprisingly common....