An Evaluation of a Computer Simulation in the Assessment of Physician Competence.

Norcini, John J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ343212

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Publication Date: 1986

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An Evaluation of a Computer Simulation in the Assessment of Physician Competence.

Norcini, John J.; And Others

Evaluation and the Health Professions, v9 n3 p286-304 Sep 1986

This study compares physician performance on the Computer-Aided Simulation of the Clinical Encounter with peer ratings and performance on multiple choice questions and patient management problems. Results indicate that all formats are equally valid, although multiple choice is the most reliable method of assessment per unit of testing time. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: Certification, Competence, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Simulation, Evaluation Methods, Medical Care Evaluation, Multiple Choice Tests, Peer Evaluation, Physicians, Test Reliability, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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