Unit 6 Multiple Choice Questions

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Multiple Choice Test



When checking the stems for

correctness:

• Ensure that the stem asks a clearquestion.

• Reading level is appropriate to the

students

• The stem is grammatically correct.

• Negatively stated stems are

discouraged.

What to Look for on

Multiple Choice Tests



• Example:

What is the effect of releasing a ball in

positive gravity?a !t "ill fall #do"n.$ correct

b !t "ill retain its mass. true but unrelated

c !t "ill rise. false but related d !ts shape "ill change. false and unrelated

What to Look for on

Multiple Choice Tests



%ultiple &hoice 'uestions

(. )se negatively stated stems sparingly and

"hen using negatives such as NOT*

underline or bold the print.

+. )se none of the above and all of the above sparingly* and "hen you do use them* don,t

al"ays make them the right ans"er.

-. nly one option should be correct or clearly

best.



%ultiple &hoice 'uestions:

/. 0ll options should be homogenous and nearly

e1ual in length.

2. The stem 31uestion should contain only one

main idea.4. 5eep all options either singular or plural.

6. 7ave four or five responses per stem

31uestion.



%ultiple &hoice 'uestions:

7. When using incomplete statementsplace the blank space at the end of

the stem versus the beginning.8. When possible organize the responses.

9. Reduce wordiness.

10.When writing distracters think of

incorrect responses that studentsmight make.



!"amples

1. Sheldon developed a highly controversialtheory of personality based on body type andtemperament of the individual. Which of the

following is a criticism of Sheldon's work?a. 7e "as influenced too much by the8reudian psychoanalysis.b. 7is rating of physi1ue and temperament

"ere not independent.c. 7e failed to use empirical approach.d. 7is research sample "as improperlyselected.



!"amples

Better: (Eliminate excessive wordingand irrelevant information)

1. Which of the following is a criticismof Sheldon's theory of personality?



!"amples

1. #he receptors for the vestibularsense are located

a. in the fovea.b. in the brain.c. in the middle ear.d. in the inner ear.



!"amples

Better: (Inclde in the stem any word(s)that might otherwise !e repeated in

each option.)1. #he receptors for the vestibular sensesare located in the $$$$$$$.

a. fovea

b. brainc. middle eard. inner ear



!"amples

1. Which is not a ma%or techni&ue forstud'ing brain function(

a. )ccident and in%ur'b. *utting and removingc. !lectrical stimulationd. +irect phrenolog'



!"amples

Better: ("se negatively stated stemssparingly. When sed# nderlineand$or capitali%e the negative

word.)

1. Which is NOT a ma%or techni&ue forstud'ing brain function(



!"amples

,. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ is the least form ofbehavior disorder.

a. -s'chosisb. -anic disorderc. eurastheniad. eurosis



!"amples

Better: (When sing incompletestatements avoid !eginning withthe !lan& space.)

1. #he least severe form of behaviordisorder is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.



!"amples

1. #he number of photoreceptors inthe retina of each human is about

a. 11/ millionb. / millionc. / milliond. / billion



!"amples

Better: ( When possi!le# presentalternatives in some logical order.)

1. #he number of photo receptors in

the retina of each human is abouta. / millionb. / million

c. / milliond. 11/ million



!"amples

. 2atane and +arle'3s smoke45lledroom e"periment suggested thatpeople are less likel' to help in

groups than alone becausepeople

a. in groups talk to one another.

b. who are alone are moreattentive.c. in groups do not displa'pluralistic ignorance.

d in groups allow others to de5ne

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