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Atkinson, George F.; Doadt, Edward – Assessment in Higher Education, 1980
Some perceived difficulties with conventional multiple choice tests are mentioned, and a modified form of examination is proposed. It uses a computer program to award partial marks for partially correct answers, full marks for correct answers, and check for widespread misunderstanding of an item or subject. (MSE)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Computer Assisted Testing, Higher Education, Multiple Choice Tests
