The use of ROC curves in testing the proficiency of individuals in classifying pneumoconiosis

During a test of the ability to classify the profusion characteristics of pneumoconiosis recorded in chest radiographs, a constant decision criterion level needs to be maintained or false conclusions regarding the observer's receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve may result.

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Published in:	Radiology Vol. 114; no. 2; p. 472
Main Author:	Goodenough, D J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1975
Subjects:	Diagnostic Errors Pneumoconiosis - diagnostic imaging Radiography
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Summary:	During a test of the ability to classify the profusion characteristics of pneumoconiosis recorded in chest radiographs, a constant decision criterion level needs to be maintained or false conclusions regarding the observer's receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve may result.
ISSN:	0033-8419
DOI:	10.1148/114.2.472