Table 4 Informative beta priors used in the estimation of AMDV-VP2 ELISA sensitivity (Se) and specificity (Sp) with a 2-test 2-population Bayesian model
Parameters | Most probable value | 95% sure that at least | 95% sure that less than | Beta prior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prevalence | Farm 1 | 80% | 50% | 7.55, 2.64 | |
Farm 2 | 2% | 20% | 1.30, 15.80 | ||
ELISA | Se | 99% | 50% | 4.40, 1.03 | |
Sp | 97% | 50% | 4.58, 1.11 | ||
CIE | Se | 80% | 50% | 7.55, 2.64 | |
Sp | 95% | 50% | 4.77, 1.20 | ||