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POSITIVE PREDICTIVE VALUE

(PPV)

P(D|+)

Probability that an individual testing positive has

the disease

unbiased estimate

IF

cases are

randomized /

no manipulation of

prevalence of the

disease

TP

FP

+

TP

PPV =