Effective Multiple Choice Question Writing
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Which of the following is a common student misconception when writing multiple choice questions?

  • Including irrelevant material in the stem (correct)
  • Providing mutually exclusive options
  • Avoiding clues about the correct response in the options
  • Using 'all of the above' or 'none of the above' options

    • What is the best practice for constructing options/distractors in multiple choice questions?

  • Making options homogeneous in content (correct)
  • Providing clues about the correct response in the options
  • Using 'all of the above' or 'none of the above' options
  • Including irrelevant material in the stem

    • When is it appropriate to negatively state the stem in a multiple choice question?

  • When it's necessary to confuse the students
  • When significant learning outcomes require it (correct)
  • When irrelevant material needs to be included
  • When it's important to provide clear and concise stem

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