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Anderson, Paul S. – International Journal of Educology, 1988
Seven formats of educational testing were compared according to student preferences/perceptions of how well each test method evaluates learning. Formats compared include true/false, multiple-choice, matching, multi-digit testing (MDT), fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and essay. Subjects were 1,440 university students. Results indicate that tests…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Testing