Probability theory

Negative predictive value

Negative predictive value is a statistical property of events or a data set.

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NPV=Sp(1−Prev)/[(1−Se)Prev+Sp(1−Prev)]

What it means

Negative predictive value is a statistical property of events or a data set.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for updating probabilities from evidence and evaluating tests, risks, and diagnostic decisions.