Predictive value means how accurate or helpful something is in predicting or foreseeing a future outcome or event. It shows the reliability or usefulness of a prediction in determining what might happen next. Full definition
This equates to a positive predictive value of 40 percent for detecting invasive ovarian cancer. (sciencedaily.com)
He found that a score of 14 is a positive predictive value for peanuts, and thus likely to indicate a reaction. (home.allergicchild.com)
This finding supports the negative predictive value of using PET imaging to identify patients unlikely to decline, which has important implications for both clinical research and treatment. (sciencedaily.com)