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Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-constructed multiple choice question?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-constructed multiple choice question?
- Including irrelevant material in the stem
- Using clear and concise language in the stem (correct)
- Providing options with clues about the correct response
- Having ambiguous stem and options
What is the purpose of providing homogeneous distractors in multiple choice questions?
What is the purpose of providing homogeneous distractors in multiple choice questions?
- To make the correct answer obvious
- To confuse the test-takers
- To make the test more challenging
- To represent common student misconceptions (correct)
Why should 'all of the above' and 'none of the above' options be avoided in multiple choice questions?
Why should 'all of the above' and 'none of the above' options be avoided in multiple choice questions?
- They confuse the test-takers
- They provide a clear hint to the correct answer (correct)
- They are not grammatically correct
- They make the questions too easy
What is the significance of negatively stating the stem in a multiple choice question?
What is the significance of negatively stating the stem in a multiple choice question?
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Characteristics of Well-Constructed Multiple Choice Questions
- A well-constructed multiple choice question has a clear and concise stem that presents a problem or question.
- The stem should be free of ambiguities and should not contain irrelevant information.
Purpose of Homogeneous Distractors
- Homogeneous distractors are used to ensure that the incorrect options are plausible and attractive to the test-taker.
- The purpose of providing homogeneous distractors is to reduce the likelihood of test-takers eliminating options based on superficial characteristics.
Avoiding 'All of the Above' and 'None of the Above' Options
- 'All of the above' and 'none of the above' options should be avoided in multiple choice questions because they can make the question more transparent and easier to answer.
- These options can also lead to test-takers relying on a process of elimination rather than actually knowing the correct answer.
Significance of Negatively Stating the Stem
- Negatively stating the stem in a multiple choice question can make it more difficult for test-takers to answer correctly.
- This is because test-takers may be confused by the negative phrasing and may inadvertently choose the opposite of the correct answer.
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Test your knowledge of well-constructed multiple choice questions with this quiz. Explore the characteristics, purposes, and significance of various elements in creating effective multiple choice questions.
