The sensitivity of a diagnostic test is determined to be 92%. What does this say about the test?
A) A positive result from the diagnostic test is correct 92 out of every 100 tests.
B) The condition is present in 92 out of every 100 people with similar demographic and clinical characteristics.
C) The test will detect the condition in 92 out of every 100 patients who have the condition.
D) The test will give a negative result in 92 out of every 100 patients who do not have the condition.
C
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