You are studying 112 returning combat veterans with deployment related injuries. You are testing a cognitive impairment screen to detect traumatic brain injuries (TBI). There are six veterans with confirmed TBI and five of them screen positive. There are 93 veterans who do not have TBI and screen negative. There are a total 18 veterans who screen positive. What is the positive predictive value of the screen?
A) 29.4%
B) 27.8%
C) 23.3%
D) Unable to determine

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The Answer of You are studying 112 returning combat veterans with deployment related injuries. You are testing a cognitive impairment screen to detect traumatic brain injuries (TBI). There are six veterans with confirmed TBI and five of them screen positive. There are 93 veterans who do not have TBI and screen negative. There are a total 18 veterans who screen positive. What is the positive predictive value of the screen?
A) 29.4%
B) 27.8%
C) 23.3%
D) Unable to determine

You Are Studying 112 Returning Combat Veterans with Deployment Related