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Svinicki, Marilla; Koch, Bill – Innovation Abstracts, 1984
The decision of whether to use essay tests or multiple choice tests depends on several qualifiers related to the different characteristics of the tests and the needs of the situation. The most important qualifier involves matching the type of test to the instructional objectives being tested, with multiple choice tests being used to measure a…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Essay Tests, Multiple Choice Tests, Test Format
