Measuring the Problem-Solving Ability of Students and Residents by Microcomputer.

Diserens, Deborah; And Others

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Publication Date: 1986

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Measuring the Problem-Solving Ability of Students and Residents by Microcomputer.

Diserens, Deborah; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v61 n6 p461-66 Jun 1986

A computer program developed at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine presents simulated patient cases and then scores participants' clinical problem-solving in the cases by comparing their performances with those of faculty members. The validity and reliability of this evaluation system was investigated. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Graduate Medical Students, Higher Education, Medical Evaluation, Medical Students, Microcomputers, Patients, Problem Solving, Reliability, Simulation, Student Evaluation, Validity

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