1/7 We're *sensitive* to the fact that statistics isn't everyone's forte – so we're back with Part 2 of our #StatsWithCoreIM feature! This time, we're breaking down some common terms to make sure you're ready for your next Journal Club.
2/7 We start with definitions. Boring? No! Understanding these terms is crucial to helping us judiciously order and interpret tests. #StatsWithCoreIM
3/7 For the visual learners out there, we’ve tried to explain sensitivity using the picture below. Take note: every individual represented in🍊 is 🤒- they already have the disease. #StatsWithCoreIM
4/7 Ditto here for specificity, though now the people are represented in teal and they’re as healthy - whatever disease you’re testing for here, they ain’t got it. #StatsWithCoreIM
5/7 This is the crux of the issue, and where we often get ourselves into trouble. #StatsWithCoreIM
6/7 Without understanding your patient’s pre-test probability, sensitivity and specificity alone are simply insufficient.
And that concludes our #StatsWithCoreIM post for this week. Hope you learned something!
And that concludes our #StatsWithCoreIM post for this week. Hope you learned something!
7/7 You can read this thread on our website, too! coreimpodcast.com And while you’re there, you can see all our archived posts, too.
Keep learning fam, and thank you for all you do to make this big and beautiful #medtwitter community!
Keep learning fam, and thank you for all you do to make this big and beautiful #medtwitter community!
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