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Mastering Multiple-Choice

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Which of the following is an example of an irrelevant clue in a multiple-choice question?

Making true statements longer than false statements

Including a word in the stem that is repeated in the correct option (correct)

Placing the correct response in a consistent position among a set of options

Using qualifiers such as 'always' or 'never' in incorrect responses

What is the purpose of irrelevant clues in multiple-choice questions?

To measure what students actually know

To contribute to the validity of test results

To confuse students

To improve students' chances of guessing the correct answer (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an irrelevant clue in a multiple-choice question?

Including a word in the stem that is repeated in the correct option

Consistently making true statements longer than false statements (correct)

Using qualifiers such as 'always' or 'never' in incorrect responses

Placing the correct response in a consistent position among a set of options

What is the effect of irrelevant clues in multiple-choice questions on the validity of test results?

They may not measure what students actually know Signup and view all the answers

Should any item in a multiple-choice test depend on another item for meaning?

No, no item should depend on another item for meaning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why test items without a blueprint may test trivial or obscure knowledge?

Blueprints ensure that each test item measures an important objective or content area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of writing "filler" items in a multiple-choice test?

To increase the number of tasks in the test Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the reliability of test results?

The reliability of test results is related to the length of the assessment Signup and view all the answers

Why is it a waste of time for students to read and respond to test items that test trivial or obscure knowledge?

The content is not important information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a test blueprint in designing test items?

To ensure that each test item measures an important objective or content area Signup and view all the answers

Mastering Multiple-Choice

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is an example of an irrelevant clue in a multiple-choice question?

What is the purpose of irrelevant clues in multiple-choice questions?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of an irrelevant clue in a multiple-choice question?

What is the effect of irrelevant clues in multiple-choice questions on the validity of test results?

Should any item in a multiple-choice test depend on another item for meaning?

Which of the following is a reason why test items without a blueprint may test trivial or obscure knowledge?

What is the purpose of writing "filler" items in a multiple-choice test?

What does the author imply about the reliability of test results?

Why is it a waste of time for students to read and respond to test items that test trivial or obscure knowledge?

What is the purpose of using a test blueprint in designing test items?

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