Analysis of Assessment Procedures Used in an Introductory Course in Psychology.

Johnson, E. G.

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ERIC Number: EJ317105

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1985

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Analysis of Assessment Procedures Used in an Introductory Course in Psychology.

Johnson, E. G.

Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, v9 n3 p63-70 Spr 1985

The 15 components used for assessment in an introductory psychology course were examined to determine their relative value as predictors of overall performance. Multiple-choice tests were consistently found to be more effective than essay examinations, but arguments are presented for the retention of essays, with suggestions for their improvement. (MSE)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Predictor Variables, Psychology, Student Evaluation, Test Reliability, Test Selection, Test Use, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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