Calculate sensitivity and specificity of x-ray

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Consider the data shown in Table E1.15. Calculate the sensitivity and specificity of x-ray as a screening test for tuberculosis.

TABLE E1.15
		Tuberculosis
X-ray	No		Yes	Total
Negative	1739		8	1747
Positive	51		22	73
Total	1790		30	1820

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