Hello,
I have carried out sensitivity and specificity analysis on two neuropsychological tests to determine their utility in detecting impairment (mild cognitive impairment/Alzheimer's disease) relative to controls. The tests show opposite profiles: one has a sensitivity of 83.3% and specificity of 57.1% and the other has a sensitivity of 61.1% and a specificity of 91.5%.
Although the first test has quite a low specificity, am I right to report that this test is more balanced? (difference of 26.2% compared to 30.4% for the second test)
Thank you.
I have carried out sensitivity and specificity analysis on two neuropsychological tests to determine their utility in detecting impairment (mild cognitive impairment/Alzheimer's disease) relative to controls. The tests show opposite profiles: one has a sensitivity of 83.3% and specificity of 57.1% and the other has a sensitivity of 61.1% and a specificity of 91.5%.
Although the first test has quite a low specificity, am I right to report that this test is more balanced? (difference of 26.2% compared to 30.4% for the second test)
Thank you.