USMLE® Step 2 CK · Biostatistics & Epidemiology · Topic BIO-TEST-01
Test performance — sensitivity, specificity & predictive values
Test performance — sensitivity, specificity & predictive values (BIO-TEST-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Biostatistics & Epidemiology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 71). Guideline basis: 2022 USMLE® Step 2 CK Content Outline; 2015 Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Guideline. Covers: Sensitivity & specificity — screening vs confirmation, PPV, NPV & the low-prevalence paradox, Combining tests in series vs parallel. Practice 27 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- BIO-TEST-01
- Chapter
- Biostatistics & Epidemiology
- Review Book Page
- p. 71
- QuestionBank Items
- 27 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2022 USMLE® Step 2 CK Content Outline; 2015 Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Guideline
Key Clinical Sections
- Sensitivity & specificity — screening vs confirmation
- PPV, NPV & the low-prevalence paradox
- Combining tests in series vs parallel