Author Question: A 50-item multiple-choice test would provide more reliable test scores than a 50-item true-false ... (Read 144 times)

skymedlock · **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.