
ERIC Number: EJ213396
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Publication Date: 1979-Nov
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Does the Position Matter?
Friel, S.; Johnstone, A. H.
Education in Chemistry, v16 n6 p175 Nov 1979
Presents the results of an investigation to determine if the position of a distractor in a multiple choice question influences the degree of difficulty of an item. The data support the hypothesis that the placement of the distractor immediately before the key alters the difficulty of the item significantly. (Authors/SA)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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