title: Ophthalmic statistics note 5: diagnostic tests—sensitivity and specificity.
abstract: This is the fifth statistics note produced by the Ophthalmic Statistics Group (OSG) which is designed to be a simple guide to ophthalmic researchers on a statistical issue with an applied ophthalmic example. The OSG is a collaborative group of statisticians who have come together with a desire to raise the statistical standards of ophthalmic researcher by increasing statistical awareness of common issues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Optometry and Visual Science, City University London, London, UK.
authors.forename: Luke J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.affiliation: Department of Optometry and Visual Science, City University London, London, UK Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK.
authors.forename: Haogang
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zhu
authors.affiliation: NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK.
authors.forename: Catey
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bunce
authors.affiliation: UCL Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit, University College London, London, UK.
authors.forename: Caroline J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Doré
authors.affiliation: Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, UK.
authors.forename: Nick
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Freemantle
authors.forename: David P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Crabb
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
keywords: Diagnostic tests/Investigation; Epidemiology