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lb_gilbert

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on: Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following is an excellent basis for forming distractors when constructing multiple-choice items?

a. Faulty common knowledge typically held by students
b. Mistakes made on homework by highly knowledgeable students
c. Opinions of experts that are in dispute

Question 2

Options in a multiple-choice test function better when placed in the middle of the stem rather than at the end of the stem.

a. True
b. False

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poopface

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b

lb_gilbert

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Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018

Thank you!

poopface

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Reply #3 on: Jun 20, 2018

Happy to help

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