Item Sequence and Student Performance on Multiple-Choice Exams: Further Evidence.

Carlson, J. Lon; Ostrosky, Anthony L.

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ERIC Number: EJ458440

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Item Sequence and Student Performance on Multiple-Choice Exams: Further Evidence.

Carlson, J. Lon; Ostrosky, Anthony L.

Journal of Economic Education, v23 n3 p232-35 Sum 1992

Discusses effects of test question order on student performance. Addresses (1) differences in the distribution of scores on each form of the examination; (2) effects on the validity of individual examination items; and (3) effects on the reliability of the examination instrument. Concludes that distribution of examination scores may be influenced by the order of examination questions. (DK)

Descriptors: Economics Education, Evaluation Research, Higher Education, Multiple Choice Tests, Performance Factors, Test Format, Test Items

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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