Approaches to data analysis of multiple-choice questions

Analysis of Multiple Choice Questions Based On Classical Test Theory

Introduction: The aim of this study was to use Classical Test Theory (CTT) software for qualitative and quantitative analysis of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for Master students of health discipline. Methods: This study was carried out on two groups each including 50 undergraduate students of public health, and two groups of 50 and 26 undergraduate students of occupational health. The final...

Quality analysis of multiple choice questions(MCQs) examinations of noncontinuous undergraduate medical records

Introduction: There are Different methods for evaluating student stuff. One of the most commons is multiple choice questions (MCQs). If properly designed, it is a good way to measure student knowledge. Due to expansion using MCQs, This study was designed in order to review the quality of multiple choice question exam types of medical records students of Hormozgan University of Medical Sci...

Guessing in Multiple Choice Questions: Challenges and Strategies

Introduction: Guessing is one of the most challenging issues in multiple choice questions. Several strategies, such as negative scoring, have been suggested for preventing students from choosing the right answer just by chance. However, there is no general agreement on using such strategies. The aim of this study was to review the scoring methods which are used for reducing guessing, and evalua...

Multiple Choice Questions

Examinations Using Multiple Choice Questions

For many years examinations in the medical course have been of the essay type, but recently there has been a move in the direction of multiple choice questions. In consequence, it has been asked whether this represents progress or if it is merely change for the sake of change. Since the form of the examination requiring the candidate to answer by means of an essay or short notes is well known, ...