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Which of the following is an example of an irrelevant clue in a multiple-choice question?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 is the purpose of writing "filler" items in a multiple-choice test?
What does the author imply about the reliability of test results?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of using a test blueprint in designing test items?
