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Optimal dichotomization for repeated screening tests

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  • Wang, Ming-Dauh
  • Geisser, Seymour

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Repeated use of a screening test for ascertaining a characteristic often can improve screening performance. We propose a Bayesian predictive decision-theoretic approach to choosing an optimal dichotomizer for the screening test variable in the repeat-test setting.

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  • Wang, Ming-Dauh & Geisser, Seymour, 2003. "Optimal dichotomization for repeated screening tests," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 62(1), pages 61-70, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:62:y:2003:i:1:p:61-70
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    1. Geisser, Seymour, 1998. "Comparing two tests used for diagnostic or screening purposes," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 40(2), pages 113-119, September.
    2. Peter Politser, 1982. "Reliability, Decision Rules, and the Value of Repeated Tests," Medical Decision Making, , vol. 2(1), pages 47-69, February.
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