16 Questions
What term describes the process of settling an area and establishing control over its inhabitants?
Colonize
Which word means to gradually decrease or diminish in value or intensity?
Plummet
What term best describes a subtle form of discrimination or unfair treatment based on gender?
Sexism
Which word means to establish something firmly in a particular position or state?
Assert
What term refers to the precautionary measures taken to prevent a dangerous situation or problem?
Precaution
What is one of the most common criticisms of multiple choice exams?
They face validity and accuracy criticisms
Which cognitive skill can multiple choice exams be designed to test, according to the text?
Critical thinking
In the context of gender-biased language, what term best describes the traditional association of 'mailman' or 'fisherman' with men?
Gender bias
Which term means to gradually decrease or diminish in value or intensity?
Plummet
What is one assumption about multiple choice exams made by critics, according to the text?
They have limitations and should be used in conjunction with other methods
Which aspect of multiple choice exams has been criticized for focusing mainly on recall rather than understanding?
Student knowledge measurement
What cognitive skills can multiple choice exams be designed to test, as mentioned in the text?
Analysis and synthesis
According to the University of Houston study, what percentage of multiple choice exams were used in the Bauer College of Business in 2014?
52%
What factor is likely responsible for the decline in the use of multiple choice exams, as discussed in the text?
Increased popularity of alternatives
What was a finding of the study published in the American Educational Research Journal regarding multiple choice questions?
Contain gender-biased language
What is one common misconception about multiple choice exams, as revealed in the text?
They exclusively test higher-order thinking skills
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