A test to detect prostate cancer in men has a sensitivity of 95%. This means that
A) 95% of the men who test positive will actually have prostate cancer.
B) 95% of the men with prostate cancer will test positive.
C) 95% of the men who do not have prostate cancer will test negative.
D) 95% of the men who test negative will actually not have prostate cancer.

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Sensitivity refers to the test's ability to correctly identify those with the disease, meaning 95% of men who actually have prostate cancer will test positive for it.

A Test to Detect Prostate Cancer in Men Has a Sensitivity