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ERIC Number: EJ307553
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Staying with Initial Answers on Objective Tests: Is It a Myth?
Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr.; And Others
Teaching of Psychology, v11 n3 p133-41 Oct 1984
A review of 33 research studies which examined issues surrounding answer-changing behavior on objective tests indicated that (1) the majority of answer changes are from incorrect to correct, (2) most students who change their answers improve their test scores, and (3) most test-takers change answers. Future research needs are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Guessing (Tests), Higher Education, Information Needs, Mythology, Objective Tests, Research Needs, Response Style (Tests), Student Attitudes, Teacher Role, Test Wiseness
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Information Analyses
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Answer Changing (Tests)