Current COVID-19 affection rate in US is about 10%. If we assume the false positive and false negative rate of a COVID-19 test are both 2%. Find the probability of getting the virus if one is tested positive. What is the probability of getting the virus if tested negative?

Current COVID-19 affection rate in US is about 10%. If we assume the false positive and false negative rate of a COVID-19 test are both 2%. Find the probability of getting the virus if one is tested positive. What is the probability of getting the virus if tested negative?

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In a 2-proportion test, two separate proportions are measured at the same time, and their similarity is evaluated. It is also known as a 2-proportion z-test, and a comparison of two different proportions is done in this method.

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