Improving the Quality of Multiple Choice Examinations

Some of the merits and pitfalls of multiple choice examinations are outlined and ways of increasing reliability and feedback information are summarized. Included are discussions of basic format, examples of poor design, examples of augmentation, and feedback from computerized grading. (LBH)

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Published in:	Journal of Veterinary Medical Education Vol. 5; no. 2; p. 71
Main Author:	Shively, Michael Jay
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	1978
Subjects:	Feedback Grading Higher Education Instructional Improvement Multiple Choice Tests Professional Education Test Construction Test Items Test Reliability Veterinary Medicine
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Summary:	Some of the merits and pitfalls of multiple choice examinations are outlined and ways of increasing reliability and feedback information are summarized. Included are discussions of basic format, examples of poor design, examples of augmentation, and feedback from computerized grading. (LBH)