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