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Peer reviewedSevenair, John P.; Burkett, Allan R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Describes statistical analyses of tests used for organic chemistry classes and attempts to pose a model to explain the results. Concluded that students who possess a slight grasp of a concept actually have less of a chance of answering an item correctly than those who merely guess. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Item Analysis
