The Comprehensive Examination.

Gothberg, Helen M.; Aleamoni, Lawrence M.

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Comprehensive Examination.

Gothberg, Helen M.; Aleamoni, Lawrence M.

Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, v29 n1 p47-56 Sum 1988

Describes an objective test used as the comprehensive examination in a graduate library school and discusses its advantages over essay tests. The topics covered include test construction, the use of item analysis for scoring and test revision, and student reactions to the objective test. (1 reference) (CLB)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Graduate Study, Graduation Requirements, Higher Education, Item Analysis, Library Education, Objective Tests, Scoring, Test Construction, Test Items, Test Reliability, Test Validity

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