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ERIC Number: EJ298661
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Effect of Changes in Item Sequence on Student Performance in a Multiple-Choice Chemistry Test.
Hodson, Derek
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v21 n5 p489-95 May 1984
Investigated the validity of the assumption that arranging items in objective tests in order of increasing difficulty increases student motivation and produces more reliable tests. Results indicate that test reliability was largely independent of item sequence. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, High Schools, Multiple Choice Tests, Science Education, Science Tests, Secondary School Science, Test Format, Test Items, Test Reliability, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research