Showing 1 - 2 of 2 Research Library Publications

Blue Skies With Clouds: Envisioning the Future Ideal State and Identifying Ongoing Tensions in the UME–GME Transition

Posted: | Karen E. Hauer, Pamela M. Williams, Julie S. Byerley, Jennifer L. Swails, Michael A. Barone

Academic Medicine: Volume 98 - Issue 2 - Pages 162-170

 

The US medical education transition from school to residency is resource-intensive. The Coalition for Physician Accountability aims to improve it, emphasizing learner support, diversity, and minimizing conflicts. This study explores key tensions and offers strategies to align the transition with ideal goals, aiding educators and organizations in implementing recommendations.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, Links to Outcomes

The Optimal Number of Options for Multiple-Choice Questions on High-Stakes Tests: Application of a Revised Index for Detecting Nonfunctional Distractors

Posted: | M.R. Raymond, C. Stevens, S.D. Bucak

Adv in Health Sci Educ 24, 141–150 (2019)

 

Research suggests that the three-option format is optimal for multiple choice questions (MCQs). This conclusion is supported by numerous studies showing that most distractors (i.e., incorrect answers) are selected by so few examinees that they are essentially nonfunctional. However, nearly all studies have defined a distractor as nonfunctional if it is selected by fewer than 5% of examinees.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, General Measurement