Use of an Inclusive Option and the Optimal Number of Options for Multiple-Choice Items
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20286571 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kevin D Crehan (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Thomas M Haladyna (0000-0003-3761-6979, Arizona State University West), Britton W Brewer (0000-0002-1474-0363, Springfield College) |
| Year | 1993 |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 241-247 |
| Publication date | 1993-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Educational and Psychological Measurement (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-1644 • E-ISSN: 1552-3888 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0013164493053001027 |
| OpenAlex | W2121100899 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 11 |
This study examined the validity of two item-writing rules in the design of test items: (a) the desirable number of options for a multiple-choice test item and (b) use of the inclusive none of these option. An experimental repeated measures design found that items with three options were more difficult than those with four options and items employing the none of these option were more difficult than those not using this inclusive option format. Neither format manipulation affected item discrimination. Therefore, evidence allows no recommendation for the none of these option but suggests an advantage for multiple-choice items with fewer than the traditional four or five options
Actuarial science · Economics · Item analysis · Item bank · Item response theory · Multiple choice · Psychometrics · Significant difference · Statistics · Test (biology) · Clinical Psychology · Computer Science · Mathematics · Psychology · Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
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| Citations per year | 0.13 |
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| Citation span | 2002 - 2013 (12) |
| Highly cited | No |