Multiple Choice Question Design

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What should the stem of a question do?

  • Include irrelevant material to challenge students.
  • Refer to other texts for clarity.
  • Be negatively stated to emphasize learning outcomes.
  • Present a problem that is meaningful by itself. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing options?

  • All options should hint at the correct answer. (correct)
  • Distractors should represent common misconceptions.
  • Options should be plausible and clearly stated.
  • Options must be mutually exclusive.

Why is it important for options to be homogeneous in content?

  • To prevent any option from being universally correct.
  • To reduce confusion and improve the clarity of the question. (correct)
  • To ensure that all options are equally difficult.
  • To help students focus on the question more effectively.

What is a key feature of the correct answer in a question?

<p>It should be the most correct and best option available. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one guideline to avoid when writing multiple-choice questions?

<p>Using phrases like 'all of the above'. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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String

A sequence of characters, used to represent text.

Variable

A variable that can hold different values of the same type.

Scalar

A data type that can hold a single value of a numerical type, such as an integer or a decimal.

Loop

A programming construct that allows you to execute a block of code repeatedly.

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If statement

A conditional statement that checks if a certain condition is true and executes a specific block of code.

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