If a diagnostic study has high specificity,this indicates a:

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Specificity refers to the ability of a diagnostic test to correctly identify individuals without the condition being tested for (i.e. true negatives). A high specificity means that the test is unlikely to produce false positives and has a high proportion of healthy individuals showing a normal result. Therefore, B is the best choice as it correctly indicates that a high percentage of healthy individuals will show a normal result.

If a Diagnostic Study Has High Specificity,this Indicates A