Multiple Choice
A random person is selected from a large population in which 5% are users of a dangerous illegal drug.A drug test that correctly identifies users 99% of the times and nonusers 95% of the time (this percentage is called "specificity" of the test) is administered to this individual and gives a positive result.What specificity would actually be required to conclude that the probability that this individual is actually a user of this drug is 0.75?
A) 0.965
B) 0.973
C) 0.978
D) 0.983
E) 0.985
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