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Peer reviewedAnderson, Paul S.; And Others – Illinois School Research and Development, 1985
Concludes that the Multi-Digit Test stimulates better retention than multiple choice tests while offering the advantage of computerized scoring and analysis. (FL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Research, Higher Education
Download full textAnderson, Paul S. – 1987
Seven formats of educational testing were compared for student test preferences and how well each evaluated learning. The formats were: (1) true/false; (2) multiple choice; (3) matching; (4) MDT Multiple Digit Testing, in which a machine scores fill-in-the-blanks; (5) fill-in-the-blanks; (6) short answers; and (7) essay. A total of 1,440 survey…
Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing, Essay Tests
Peer reviewedAnderson, Paul S. – International Journal of Educology, 1988
Seven formats of educational testing were compared according to student preferences/perceptions of how well each test method evaluates learning. Formats compared include true/false, multiple-choice, matching, multi-digit testing (MDT), fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and essay. Subjects were 1,440 university students. Results indicate that tests…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing
