Specificity measures-

A. True negative

B. False positives

C. True positives

D. None of the above

Correct Answer: True negative

Description: Ref :Parks 23rd edition pg 139 Specificity = TN / (TN + FP) Specificity is defined as the ability of a test to identify correctly all those who do not have the disease, that is "true negatives".

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