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ERIC Number: EJ209640
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979
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Item Analysis in Introductory Economics Testing.
Tinari, Frank D.
Improving College and University Teaching, v27 n2 p61-67 Spr 1979
Computerized analysis of multiple choice test items is explained. Examples of item analysis applications in the introductory economics course are discussed with respect to three objectives: to evaluate learning; to improve test items; and to help improve classroom instruction. Problems, costs and benefits of the procedures are identified. (JMD)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Programs, Discriminant Analysis, Economics Education, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Item Analysis, Multiple Choice Tests, Student Evaluation, Teacher Improvement, Test Construction, Test Reliability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Language: English
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