Evaluating Student Multiple-Choice Responses: Effects of Coded and Free Formats.

Harasym, P. H.; And Others

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Evaluating Student Multiple-Choice Responses: Effects of Coded and Free Formats.

Harasym, P. H.; And Others

Evaluation and the Health Professions, v3 n1 p63-84 Mar 1980

Coded, as opposed to free response items, in a multiple choice physiology test had a cueing effect which raised students' scores, especially for lower achievers. Reliability of coded items was also lower. Item format and scoring method had an effect on test results. (GDC)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Comparative Testing, Cues, Higher Education, Multiple Choice Tests, Objective Tests, Response Style (Tests), Scores, Scoring, Test Format, Test Items, Test Reliability, Weighted Scores

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