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Haladyna, Thomas M.; Rodriguez, Michael C.; Stevens, Craig – Applied Measurement in Education, 2019
The evidence is mounting regarding the guidance to employ more three-option multiple-choice items. From theoretical analyses, empirical results, and practical considerations, such items are of equal or higher quality than four- or five-option items, and more items can be administered to improve content coverage. This study looks at 58 tests,…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Test Items, Testing Problems, Guessing (Tests)

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