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Peer reviewedHaladyna, Thomas M.; Downing, Steven M. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1989
A taxonomy of 43 rules for writing multiple-choice test items is presented, based on a consensus of 46 textbooks. These guidelines are presented as complete and authoritative, with solid consensus apparent for 33 of the rules. Four rules lack consensus, and 5 rules were cited fewer than 10 times. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classification, Interrater Reliability, Multiple Choice Tests, Objective Tests
Peer reviewedDowning, Steven M. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
Research on true-false (TF), multiple-choice, and alternate-choice (AC) tests is reviewed, discussing strengths, weaknesses, and the usefulness in classroom and large-scale testing of each. Recommendations are made for improving use of AC items to overcome some of the problems associated with TF items. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Research, Multiple Choice Tests, Objective Tests
Peer reviewedDowning, Steven M.; And Others – Applied Measurement in Education, 1995
The criterion-related validity evidence and other psychometric characteristics of multiple-choice and multiple true-false (MTF) items in medical specialty certification examinations were compared using results from 21,346 candidates. Advantages of MTF items and implications for test construction are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Medical Education, Objective Tests
