Answer the question.Suppose that a test for a disease correctly gives positive results for 95% of those having the disease and correctly gives negative results for 92% of those who don't have the disease. Suppose also that the incidence of the disease is 1%. If a person tests positive for the disease, what can you say about their chance of having the disease?

A. It is about 50%
B. It is quite low
C. It is very high
D. It is 95%


Answer: B

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