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A screening test has a sensitivity of 85% and specificity of 90%. If the prevalence of the disease increases in the tested population, what happens to the positive predictive value (PPV)?

PPV decreases PPV remains unchanged PPV becomes equal to sensitivity PPV increases

Correct Answer:

PPV increases

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