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| Algorithms | 1 |
| Item Analysis | 1 |
| Multiple Choice Tests | 1 |
| Test Items | 1 |
| Test Validity | 1 |
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| Educational and Psychological… | 1 |
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| Krus, David J. | 1 |
| Ney, Robert G. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKrus, David J.; Ney, Robert G. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1978
An algorithm for item analysis in which item discrimination indices have been defined for the distractors as well as the correct answer is presented. Also, the concept of convergent and discriminant validity is applied to items instead of tests, and is discussed as an aid to item analysis. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Item Analysis, Multiple Choice Tests, Test Items
