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Multiple Choice Question Construction
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Multiple Choice Question Construction

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-constructed multiple choice question?

  • Negatively stating the stem
  • Including irrelevant material in the stem
  • Providing options that are not mutually exclusive
  • Ensuring that options are free from clues about the correct answer (correct)
  • What is an essential consideration when constructing the stem of a multiple choice question?

  • Ensuring the stem presents a definite problem (correct)
  • Using ambiguous language in the stem
  • Stating the stem negatively
  • Including irrelevant material in the stem
  • What should the options of a multiple choice question aim to represent?

  • Clues about which response is correct
  • Common student misconceptions (correct)
  • Homogeneous content of distractors
  • Irrelevant information related to the stem
  • Study Notes

    Multiple Choice Question Characteristics

    • A well-constructed multiple choice question should have a clear and concise stem that presents a problem or question.

    Constructing the Stem

    • The stem should be focused on the learning outcome or objective being assessed.

    Options in Multiple Choice Questions

    • The options should aim to represent a range of plausible answers, including attractive distractors and the correct response.
    • The correct response should be one of the options, and it should be the best answer to the question or problem presented in the stem.

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    Test your knowledge of multiple choice question construction with this medium to hard difficulty quiz. Explore key characteristics of well-constructed multiple choice questions and essential considerations when constructing stems and options.

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