Are Tests Comprising Both Multiple-Choice and Free-Response Items Necessarily Less Unidimensional than Multiple-Choice Tests? An Analysis of Two Tests.

Thissen, David; And Others

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Publication Date: 1994

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Are Tests Comprising Both Multiple-Choice and Free-Response Items Necessarily Less Unidimensional than Multiple-Choice Tests? An Analysis of Two Tests.

Thissen, David; And Others

Journal of Educational Measurement, v31 n2 p113-23 Sum 1994

Restricted factor analysis shows that the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the Computer Science and Chemistry Advanced Placement examinations (College Board) measure the same proficiencies for the most part. There is a small degree of multidimensionality because of local dependence among free-response items. (SLD)

Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Chemistry, Computer Science, Factor Analysis, High School Students, High Schools, Multiple Choice Tests, Test Construction, Test Items, Test Results

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Advanced Placement Examinations (CEEB)

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