According to the guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), athletes are subject to testing both ‘in-competition’ and ‘out-of-competition’ for prohibited substances. Suppose that the tests for prohibited substances can identify a substance abuse 98% of the time. However, 1% of the time the test indicates a positive result although the athlete is not a prohibited substance user. If 5% of all athletes are users of prohibited substances, what is the probability that an athlete who has tested positive for a prohibited substance is not really a prohibited substance user? Round your answers to the nearest ten-thousandth (4 decimals).
According to the guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), athletes are subject to testing both...
According to the guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), athletes are subject to testing both ‘in-competition’ and ‘out-of-competition’ for prohibited substances. Suppose that the tests for prohibited substances can identify a substance abuse 98% of the time. However, 1% of the time the test indicates a positive result although the athlete is not a prohibited substance user. If 10% of all athletes are users of prohibited substances, what is the probability that an athlete who has tested positive for...
Any reflection or opinion on these two essays? Should Marijuana be legal? 1 answer Within 200 words. 1. A Brief History of the Drug War Many currently illegal drugs, such as marijuana, opium, coca, and psychedelics have been used for thousands of years for both medical and spiritual purposes. The Early Stages of Drug Prohibition Why are some drugs legal and other drugs illegal today? It's not based on any scientific assessment of the relative risks of these drugs –...