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Peer reviewedHarnisch, Delwyn L. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1983
The Student-Problem (S-P) methodology is described using an example of 24 students on a test of 44 items. Information based on the students' test score and the modified caution index is put to diagnostic use. A modification of the S-P methodology is applied to domain-referenced testing. (Author/CM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Practices, Item Analysis, Responses
Peer reviewedFrisbie, David A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
Literature related to the multiple true-false (MTF) item format is reviewed. Each answer cluster of a MTF item may have several true items and the correctness of each is judged independently. MTF tests appear efficient and reliable, although they are a bit harder than multiple choice items for examinees. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Difficulty Level, Literature Reviews, Multiple Choice Tests
Peer reviewedBlumberg, Phyllis – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1981
The utility of general or select response formats for evaluating certain types of clinical competence is studied. Consideration of the suitability of an examination format to fulfill its intended purpose and the appropriateness of the questions included is recommended when designing an examination. (Author/AL)
Descriptors: Certification, Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience, Higher Education
