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Writing Multiple Choice Test Items

Multiple-Choice (MC) items have many advantages that make them widely used and highly regarded. They also have disadvantages, some of which can be reduced by careful attention to good item-writing and item analysis practice. This resource describes advantages and disadvantages of Multiple-Choice Items, General Guidelines, Item Stem Guidelines, and Item Options Guidelines. Links from this page also provide information about item analysis (overall...

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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
September 18, 2004
Date Modified in MERLOT:
November 5, 2020
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Submitter:
Nancy J. Pelaez
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
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Language:
English
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