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Peer reviewedEssex, Diane L. – Journal of Medical Education, 1976
Two multiple-choice scoring schemes--a partial credit scheme and a dichotomous approach--were compared analyzing means, variances, and reliabilities on alternate measures and student reactions. Students preferred the partial-credit approach, which is recommended if rewarding for partial knowledge is an important concern. (Editor/JT)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Medical Students, Multiple Choice Tests, Reliability
