Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ220347
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979
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On the Correction for Guessing on a Multiple-Choice Examination.
Hamdan, M. A.
Journal of Experimental Education, v48 n1 p29-31 Fall 1979
The distribution theory underlying corrections for guessing is analyzed, and the probability distributions of the random variables are derived. The correction in grade, based on random guessing of unknown answers, is compared with corrections based on educated guessing. (Author/MH)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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