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Direct linkHaladyna, 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)
Peer reviewedJones, Lyle V. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1988
Use of multiple-choice achievement tests is critiqued. Multiple-choice tests are considered heavily weighted toward aptitude and ill-suited to assessment of thinking. Psychometric methods for the development of alternatives to this inadequate form of testing achievement are discussed. (TJH)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Creative Thinking, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Peer reviewedHambleton, Ronald K.; Murphy, Edward – Applied Measurement in Education, 1992
The validity of several criticisms of objective tests is addressed, and the viability of some alternatives to objective testing is discussed. Evidence against multiple-choice tests is not as strong as has been claimed. Authentic assessments may not always be better, and research about new forms of assessment is necessary. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Literature Reviews, Measurement Techniques
