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Violating Conventional Wisdom in Multiple Choice Test Construction

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Taylor, Annette Kujawski – College Student Journal, 2005

This research examined 2 elements of multiple-choice test construction, balancing the key and optimal number of options. In Experiment 1 the 3 conditions included a balanced key, overrepresentation of a and b responses, and overrepresentation of c and d responses. The results showed that error-patterns were independent of the key, reflecting…

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Test Items, Multiple Choice Tests, Test Construction

A Fortran IV Program for Estimating Parameters through Multiple Matrix Sampling with Standard Errors of Estimate Approximated by the Jackknife.

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Shoemaker, David M. – 1972

Described and listed herein with concomitant sample input and output is the Fortran IV program which estimates parameters and standard errors of estimate per parameters for parameters estimated through multiple matrix sampling. The specific program is an improved and expanded version of an earlier version. (Author/BJG)

Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Error of Measurement, Error Patterns