Radiographic applications of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves

Journal Article · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1973 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:7293182

Goodenough, D J; Rossmann, K; Lusted, L B

The basic concepts underlying the theory and experimental determination of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves are discussed. Such curves were used to describe the detectability of the image of 2 mm. Lucite beads (similar to certain small gallstones) in a noisy background of radiographic mottle. Results are shown for four typical radiographic screen-film combinations with differing optical, sensitometric, and noise properties. In some cases there was qualitative correlation between the detectability described by the ROC curves and the mathematical model describing radiographic mottle.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Chicago
• OSTI ID: 7293182
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 110:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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