A Study of the Reliability of the Grading Process Used in the American Board of Pediatrics Oral Examination.

Butzin, Diane W.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1982-Dec

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A Study of the Reliability of the Grading Process Used in the American Board of Pediatrics Oral Examination.

Butzin, Diane W.; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v57 n12 p944-46 Dec 1982

A study examined the likelihood that the oral examination's outcome would be the same regardless of which four of the approximately 100 examiners made up the examining team. Reliability was found to be high, but further steps are being taken to increase it. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Certification, Examiners, Grading, Higher Education, Medical Education, Pediatrics, Standardized Tests, Test Reliability, Verbal Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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