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A Method for Converting 4-Option Multiple-Choice Items to 3-Option Multiple-Choice Items Without Re-Pretesting

Authors
  • Amanda A. Wolkowitz (Alpine Testing Solutions, Inc.)
  • Brett Foley (Alpine Testing Solutions, Inc.)
  • Jared Zurn (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to introduce a method for converting scored 4-option multiple-choice (MC) items into scored 3-option MC items without re-pretesting the 3-option MC items. This study describes a six-step process for achieving this goal. Data from a professional credentialing exam was used in this study and the method was applied to 24 forms of the exam. The results found 100% accuracy in predicting the rounded passing score for all forms.

Keywords: item development, multiple choice, item format, 3-options

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Wolkowitz, A. A., Foley, B. & Zurn, J., (2023) “A Method for Converting 4-Option Multiple-Choice Items to 3-Option Multiple-Choice Items Without Re-Pretesting”, Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation 28(1): 3. doi: https://doi.org/10.7275/pare.1260

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Published on
15 Feb 2023
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