Clinical Practice Advantages

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What is an advantage of clinical practice in examinations?

It lacks objectivity and standardized laboratory conditions.

It permits favoritism and abuse of personal contact.

It is limited to small groups.

It provides an opportunity to test a student's investigative ability. (correct)

What is a disadvantage of oral examinations?

They are inexpensive in terms of professional time spent.

They provide direct personal contact with candidates.

They are not flexible in moving from a student's strong points to weak points.

They lack standardization and objectivity. (correct)

What is an advantage of essay examinations?

They provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and ideas. (correct)

They are objective and lack bias.

They provide quick feedback to students.

They are inexpensive to administer.

What is a disadvantage of multiple-choice questions?

They are limited in the type of knowledge that can be assessed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of clinical practice in examinations?

It lacks objectivity and standardized laboratory conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of oral examinations?

They provide direct personal contact with candidates. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of essay examinations?

They take a long time to score and lack objectivity. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of multiple-choice questions?

They increase the range and variety of facts that can be sampled in a given time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of clinical practice in examinations?

Lack of objectivity and standardized laboratory conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of oral examinations in assessing students' knowledge?

Requiring students to formulate answers without cues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a drawback of essay examinations?

Taking a long time to score Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of multiple-choice questions in examinations?

Increasing the range and variety of facts that can be sampled in a given time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of oral examinations in assessing students' knowledge?

Lack of standardization and objectivity Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of clinical practice in examinations?

Providing an opportunity to observe and test attitude as well as responses to complex situations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of essay examinations in assessing students' knowledge?

Lack of objectivity and reproductivity of results Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of multiple-choice questions in examinations?

Increasing the range and variety of facts that can be sampled in a given time Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Clinical Practice

Provides opportunity to test skills in a realistic setting, allowing observers to check performance and provide feedback.
Allows students to confront problems they haven't met before, testing their investigative ability.
Enables observation and testing of attitude, responses to complex situations, and communication under pressure.

Disadvantages:

Lacks objectivity and standardized laboratory conditions due to limited resources and patient compliance.
Not feasible for large groups due to difficulties in arranging for examiners to observe students demonstrating skills.
Prone to irrelevant factors affecting the assessment.

Oral Examination

Provides direct personal contact with candidates, allowing for more personal assessment.
Requires students to formulate answers without cues, testing their recall and thinking skills.
Offers flexibility in moving from strong to weak points, providing a more comprehensive assessment.
Allows for simultaneous assessment by two examiners, increasing the reliability of results.
Enables the examiner to understand the student's thought process in arriving at an answer.

Disadvantages:

Lacks standardization, objectivity, and reproducibility of results.
Permits favoritism and abuse of personal contact, influencing the assessment outcome.
Suffers from the influence of irrelevant factors, affecting the results.
Requires a significant amount of professional time, making it costly.

Essay Examination

Allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and ideas in a written format.
Tests the student's ability to organize and express their ideas effectively.

Disadvantages:

Time-consuming to score, requiring a significant amount of examiner time.
Lacks objectivity, leading to potential biases in the assessment.
Provides little feedback to students, limiting its effectiveness as a learning tool.

Multiple Choice Questions Examination

Enables the assessment of a wide range and variety of facts within a given time frame.
Allows for a more objective and standardized assessment, reducing bias and increased reliability.

Clinical Practice

Provides opportunity to test skills in a realistic setting, allowing observers to check performance and provide feedback.
Allows students to confront problems they haven't met before, testing their investigative ability.
Enables observation and testing of attitude, responses to complex situations, and communication under pressure.

Disadvantages:

Lacks objectivity and standardized laboratory conditions due to limited resources and patient compliance.
Not feasible for large groups due to difficulties in arranging for examiners to observe students demonstrating skills.
Prone to irrelevant factors affecting the assessment.

Oral Examination

Provides direct personal contact with candidates, allowing for more personal assessment.
Requires students to formulate answers without cues, testing their recall and thinking skills.
Offers flexibility in moving from strong to weak points, providing a more comprehensive assessment.
Allows for simultaneous assessment by two examiners, increasing the reliability of results.
Enables the examiner to understand the student's thought process in arriving at an answer.

Disadvantages:

Lacks standardization, objectivity, and reproducibility of results.
Permits favoritism and abuse of personal contact, influencing the assessment outcome.
Suffers from the influence of irrelevant factors, affecting the results.
Requires a significant amount of professional time, making it costly.

Essay Examination

Allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and ideas in a written format.
Tests the student's ability to organize and express their ideas effectively.

Disadvantages:

Time-consuming to score, requiring a significant amount of examiner time.
Lacks objectivity, leading to potential biases in the assessment.
Provides little feedback to students, limiting its effectiveness as a learning tool.

Multiple Choice Questions Examination

Enables the assessment of a wide range and variety of facts within a given time frame.
Allows for a more objective and standardized assessment, reducing bias and increased reliability.

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This quiz covers the benefits of clinical practice in testing skills, providing feedback, and evaluating attitudes and communication in complex situations.