On the Relative Value of Multiple-Choice, Constructed Response, and Examinee-Selected Items on Two Achievement Tests

Author(s):

Thissen, David; Wainer, Howard; Lukhele, Robert

Publication Year:

1994

Source:

Journal of Educational Measurement, v31 n3 p234-250, Fall 1994

Document Type:

Article

Page Count:

17

Subject/Key Words:

Test Format, Multiple Choice Items, Item Types, Item Response Theory (IRT), Item Choice, Chemistry Tests, Constructed Response Items, Advanced Placement Program (AP), History Tests