SnNouts and SpPins is a mnemonic to help you remember the difference between sensitivity and specificity. An ideal test rarely overlooks the thing you are looking for (i.e., it is sensitive) and ...

When subjects are shown words or objects during a training phase, and are then asked to perform a task that involves, for example, generating words from word stems or making a judgement about objects, ...

Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...

When developing diagnostic tests or evaluating results, it is important to understand how reliable those tests and therefore the results you are obtaining are. By using samples of known disease status ...