How Do We Know if a Test Works?

Rather than relying on assumptions, I built an experiment.

I constructed a wall containing mold-contaminated drywall hidden inside and tested whether wall cavity air sampling could reliably detect it.

The results revealed something important:

The question isn't simply whether the test works.
The question is whether the test is performed correctly.

A test can be valid and still produce misleading results when the procedure isn't followed correctly.

Understanding the limitations and assumptions behind a test is just as important as understanding the results.

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