Sample interview questions: Can you discuss any experience you have in evaluating the sensitivity and specificity of assessments for different diagnostic purposes (e.g., depression, anxiety)?
Sample answer:
In my role as a Psychometrician, I have extensive experience evaluating the sensitivity and specificity of assessments for various diagnostic purposes, including depression and anxiety. Here are some examples:
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Depression: I was part of a team that conducted a validation study for a new depression screening instrument. Using a sample of individuals with and without clinically diagnosed depression, we calculated the instrument’s sensitivity (ability to correctly identify individuals with depression) and specificity (ability to correctly identify individuals without depression). The results indicated that the instrument had high sensitivity and specificity, making it a potentially useful tool for screening for depression.
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Anxiety: I also participated in a study to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of an anxiety assessment scale in a clinical population. We compared the scale’s scores to clinical diagnoses of anxiety disorders, and the results showed that the scale had good sensitivity and specificity, indicating its utility for diagnosing anxiety disorders.
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