Some Effects of Changes in Question Structure and Sequence on Performance in a Multiple Choice Chemistry Test.

Hodson, D.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Some Effects of Changes in Question Structure and Sequence on Performance in a Multiple Choice Chemistry Test.

Hodson, D.

Research in Science and Technological Education, v2 n2 p177-85 1984

Investigated the effect on student performance of changes in question structure and sequence on a GCE 0-level multiple-choice chemistry test. One finding noted is that there was virtually no change in test reliability on reducing the number of options (from five to per test item). (JN)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Multiple Choice Tests, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Test Format, Test Reliability

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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