Correcting Computer-Based Assessments for Guessing.

Harper, R.

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ERIC Number: EJ675074

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Correcting Computer-Based Assessments for Guessing.

Harper, R.

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, v19 n1 p2-8 Mar 2003

Discusses multiple choice questions and presents a statistical approach to post-test correction for guessing that can be used in spreadsheets to automate the correction and generate a grade. Topics include the relationship between the learning objectives and multiple-choice assessments; and guessing correction by negative marking. (LRW)

Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Testing, Grades (Scholastic), Guessing (Tests), Multiple Choice Tests, Scoring, Spreadsheets, Statistical Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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