A test is repeated in the same sample and produces similar results each time, but later comparison with a gold standard shows that many results are

Question

A test is repeated in the same sample and produces similar results each time, but later comparison with a gold standard shows that many results are wrong. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this patient's findings?

Accepted Answer

High reliability with low validity

Answer

High sensitivity and high specificity

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High validity with low reliability

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Perfect calibration

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Confounding eliminated by repeat testing

Reliability and validity — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A test is repeated in the same sample and produces similar results each time, but later comparison with a gold standard shows that many results are wrong. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this patient's findings?