A if a randomly selected adult is is positive based on the


A diagnostic test has been developed for a rare disease that afflicts 1 out of 1000 adults. It has a sensitivity (true positive rate) of 99% and a specificity (true negative rate) of 98%.

(a) If a randomly selected adult is is positive based on the test, what is the probability that the person has the disease?

(b) Is this a good diagnostic test?

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