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skymedlock

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on: Jun 20, 2018
A 50-item multiple-choice test would provide more reliable test scores than a 50-item true-false test because
 
  A. a bigger spread of scores is obtained.
  B. greater care is needed during item writing.
  C. the items can be written to include correct answers.
  D. the scoring is more objective.

Question 2

One advantage of multiple-choice items over short-answer items is that multiple choice items
 
  A. encourage students to study harder.
  B. measure computation skill more effectively than short-answer items.
  C. provide more freedom of response.
  D. provide a more objective measure of achievement.


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meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

tkempin

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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