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Mom with increase alfa feto protein which of the following has the greatest influence in determining the predictive value of the test for neural tube defects:



a- mom's history



b- alfa feto protein concentration in the urine



c-prevalence



d-sensitivity



e-Specificity

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can anyone help me with an answer and an explanation,



Thank you



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  #2

all i know is that PPD value is somehow related to prevalence. confused

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  #4

c ??


  #5

It's C. Prevalence affects PPD


  #6

c becoz +ppd increase with prevalence and negative ppd decreases with higher prevalence......







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