Applied Epi Exercise #4: Prostate Cancer Screening
- Due Nov 11, 2020 at 2:30pm
- Points 14
- Questions 14
- Available Nov 7, 2020 at 12am - Nov 11, 2020 at 2:30pm
- Time Limit None
Instructions
Learning Objectives
Calculate and interpret screening test properties including
- Sensitivity
- Specificity
- False negative and false positive rates
- Positive and negative predictive values, and
- Accuracy
Understand the effects of different cut-off levels, prevalence, and serial and parallel testing on properties of screening tests.
Gain an introduction to the complexities of screening for prostate cancer
You are in charge of prevention research and policy at a local HMO. The physicians who work for the HMO have asked your assistance in understanding reports on prostate cancer screening and how to calculate how testing might work in your HMO.
Instructions
- Download Applied Epi Exercise #4: Prostate Cancer Screening.
- Enter YOUR answers in CANVAS by 2:30pm on Wednesday, November 11. We recommend downloading/printing your answers prior to submitting your answers to CANVAS.
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