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Positional Response Bias in Multiple-Choice Tests of Learning: Its Relation to Testwiseness and Guessing Strategy
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Fagley, N. S. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1987
This article investigates positional response bias, testwiseness, and guessing strategy as components of variance in test responses on multiple-choice tests. University students responded to two content exams, a testwiseness measure, and a guessing strategy measure. The proportion of variance in test scores accounted for by positional response…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Guessing (Tests), Higher Education, Multiple Choice Tests
Effects of Self-Study for Coachable Test Item Types.
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Powers, Donald E.; Swinton, Spencer S. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
This experimental study was conducted to: (1) provide further information on the susceptibility to special preparation of three Graduate Record Examination analytical item types; (2) determine the efficacy of self-study test familiarization materials for these types; and (3) ascertain the effects of several different components of special…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Independent Study