Format-Dependent Selection of Choices on MC and MTF Test Items.

Kolstad, Rosemarie K.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ328823

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Format-Dependent Selection of Choices on MC and MTF Test Items.

Kolstad, Rosemarie K.; And Others

Journal of Research and Development in Education, v19 n1 p27-31 Fall 1985

Multiple choice questions that could logically provide two or more choices block the expression of judgment, thereby suppressing measurement of learning and failing to provide feedback to students and teachers. This study compares the effects of content identical multiple choice and multiple true false items on students' decision. (MT)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Test Format, Test Theory

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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