Comparing Item Performance on Three- Versus Four-Option Multiple Choice Questions in a Veterinary Toxicology Course

Background: The number of answer options is an important element of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Many MCQs contain four or more options despite the limited literature suggesting that there is little to no benefit beyond three options. The purpose of this study was to evaluate item performance o...

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Main Authors: Kenneth Royal, David Dorman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/5/2/55