The Answer Key as a Source of Error in Examinations for Professionals.

Norcini, John J.

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Answer Key as a Source of Error in Examinations for Professionals.

Norcini, John J.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v24 n4 p321-31 Win 1987

Answer keys for physician and teacher licensing examinations were studied. The impact of variability on total errors of measurement was examined for answer keys constructed using the aggregate method. Results indicated that, in some cases, scorers contributed to a sizable reduction in measurement error. (Author/GDC)

Descriptors: Adults, Answer Keys, Error of Measurement, Evaluators, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Physicians, Scoring, Teacher Certification, Test Format, Test Reliability

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