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What is the primary characteristic of multiple choice questions?
What is the primary characteristic of multiple choice questions?
- There are always five options
- Respondents can write their own answers
- Respondents can select multiple correct options
- Options are mutually exclusive (correct)
What is the main advantage of using multiple choice questions?
What is the main advantage of using multiple choice questions?
- They provide in-depth information about respondents
- They are easy to administer and score (correct)
- They are more time-consuming for respondents
- They are more effective in encouraging guessing
What is the purpose of pilot-testing multiple choice questions?
What is the purpose of pilot-testing multiple choice questions?
- To make the questions more difficult
- To increase the number of options
- To ensure clarity and effectiveness (correct)
- To ensure the correct answer is always 'A'
What type of multiple choice question presents respondents with two options?
What type of multiple choice question presents respondents with two options?
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What is a potential disadvantage of multiple choice questions?
What is a potential disadvantage of multiple choice questions?
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What is the recommended practice for creating multiple choice questions?
What is the recommended practice for creating multiple choice questions?
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What type of multiple choice question asks respondents to rank options in order of preference or importance?
What type of multiple choice question asks respondents to rank options in order of preference or importance?
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Multiple Choice Questions
Definition
- A type of question that presents respondents with a set of possible answers, from which they must choose one or more correct options.
Characteristics
- Limited number of options (usually 3-5)
- Options are mutually exclusive (only one can be correct)
- Respondent selects one or more options from the provided list
- Often used in surveys, quizzes, and assessments
Types of Multiple Choice Questions
- Dichotomous: Two options (e.g., true/false, yes/no)
- Polychotomous: Three or more options
- Ranking: Respondents rank options in order of preference or importance
Advantages
- Easy to administer and score
- Fast and efficient for respondents
- Can be used to test knowledge, attitudes, and opinions
Disadvantages
- Limited depth of information gathered
- May encourage guessing or random selection
- Can be biased by option wording or order
Best Practices for Creating Multiple Choice Questions
- Clearly define the correct answer
- Ensure options are plausible and grammatically consistent
- Avoid ambiguity and complex language
- Use consistent formatting and layout
- Pilot-test questions to ensure clarity and effectiveness
Multiple Choice Questions
Definition
- Present respondents with a set of possible answers to choose from
- Respondents must select one or more correct options
Characteristics
- Typically 3-5 options
- Options are mutually exclusive, meaning only one can be correct
- Respondents select one or more options from the provided list
- Commonly used in surveys, quizzes, and assessments
Types of Multiple Choice Questions
Dichotomous
- Only two options (e.g., true/false, yes/no)
Polychotomous
- Three or more options
Ranking
- Respondents rank options in order of preference or importance
Advantages
- Easy to administer and score
- Fast and efficient for respondents
- Can test knowledge, attitudes, and opinions
Disadvantages
- Limited depth of information gathered
- May encourage guessing or random selection
- Can be biased by option wording or order
Best Practices for Creating Multiple Choice Questions
Clarity
- Clearly define the correct answer
- Ensure options are plausible and grammatically consistent
Avoidance
- Avoid ambiguity and complex language
- Avoid using biased or leading options
Consistency
- Use consistent formatting and layout
Testing
- Pilot-test questions to ensure clarity and effectiveness
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