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. 2006 Sep;13(3):125-33.

Guidelines for the construction of multiple choice questions tests

Mohammed O Al-Rukban  1
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Guidelines for the construction of multiple choice questions tests

Mohammed O Al-Rukban. J Family Community Med. 2006 Sep.

Abstract

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are generally recognized as the most widely applicable and useful type of objective test items. They could be used to measure the most important educational outcomes - knowledge, understanding, judgment and problem solving. The objective of this paper is to give guidelines for the construction of MCQs tests. This includes the construction of both "single best option" type, and "extended matching item" type. Some templates for use in the "single best option" type of questions are recommended.

Keywords: Assessment; Evaluation; Extended matching Item; Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); Students; Training.

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Appendix 1
MCQ Preparation Form
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Preparation of Extended Matching Item (EMI)
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