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Psychometric Characteristics and Response Times for One-Best-Answer Questions in Relation to Number and Source of Options

David B. Swanson, Kathleen Z. Holtzman, Brian E. Clauser, Amy J. Sawhill

Academic Medicine · 2005 · 37 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Use of smaller numbers of options (and more items) results in more efficient use of testing time.

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How Many Options is Enough for a Multiple-Choice Test Item?

Thomas M. Haladyna, Steven M. Downing · Educational and Psychological Measurement · 1993 · 191 citations

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Extended‐matching items: A practical alternative to free‐response questions

Susan M. Case, David B. Swanson · Teaching and Learning in Medicine · 1993 · 169 citations

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On the optimal number of alternatives at a choice point

Amos Tversky · Journal of Mathematical Psychology · 1964 · 94 citations · Full text

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OPTIMAL NUMBER OF CHOICES PER ITEM— A COMPARISON OF FOUR APPROACHES*

Frederic M. Lord · Journal of Educational Measurement · 1977 · 73 citations

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THE NUMBER OF ALTERNATIVES FOR OPTIMUM TEST RELIABILITY

Jonathan Grier · Journal of Educational Measurement · 1975 · 68 citations

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