Evaluating the Quality of Multiple-Choice Test Questions in the Postlicensure Environment.

IF 1.1 4区 医学 Q3 NURSING Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-01 DOI:10.3928/00220124-20240718-03
Hirsh Makhija, Stephen D Schneid, Amy Kalinowski, Jess Mandel, Judy E Davidson
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Abstract

Background: Multiple-choice test questions are among the main measures of knowledge used by educators in the postlicensure environment; however, these tests are often constructed in the absence of guidelines or the means to evaluate examination quality after administration.

Method: Previously, guidance was provided on constructing quality test items. Here we present instruction for professional development specialists to use postadministration test data for an item analysis, providing insight on test flaws and opportunities for iterative examination improvement.

Results: The topics of item difficulty, index of discrimination, and distractor analysis are covered for independent analysis, and topics such as reliability are addressed for those who have access to a formal program.

Conclusion: Three levels of strategies are described: using a learning management system for item analysis, using free open-source software, and using a minimal standards method of evaluating test items. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(10):487-492.].

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评估许可后环境中多项选择试题的质量。
背景:多项选择测试题是教育工作者在考后环境中用来衡量知识水平的主要方法之一;然而,这些测试通常是在缺乏指导或缺乏在实施后评估考试质量的方法的情况下构建的:方法:以前,我们曾就如何构建高质量的测试项目提供过指导。在此,我们将指导专业发展专家使用实施后的测试数据进行项目分析,以深入了解测试的缺陷和迭代改进考试的机会:结果:对于独立分析,我们介绍了题目难度、区分度指数和干扰项分析等主题;对于有机会参加正式项目的人员,我们介绍了信度等主题:结论:介绍了三个层次的策略:使用学习管理系统进行项目分析、使用免费开源软件和使用最低标准方法评估测试项目。[202x;5x(x):xx-xx.].
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on continuing nursing education that are directed toward continuing education and staff development professionals, nurse administrators, and nurse educators in all health care settings, for over 50 years.
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