Item Placement and Wording Effects on Overall Ratings.

Ory, John C.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Item Placement and Wording Effects on Overall Ratings.

Ory, John C.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v42 n3 p767-75 Fall 1982

In two studies, selections of evaluation form items were negatively worded and presented before or after overall student ratings. Ratings of courses and instructors were not significantly affected by wording. Differences in the global assessment of the courses are discussed. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Item Analysis, Rating Scales, Research Problems, Responses, Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Test Format, Test Items

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