Article Title

A Method for Converting 4-Option Multiple-Choice Items to 3-Option Multiple-Choice Items Without Re-Pretesting

Authors

Amanda A. Wolkowitz, Alpine Testing Solutions, Inc.Follow
Brett Foley, Alpine Testing Solutions, Inc.Follow
Jared Zurn, National Council of Architectural Registration BoardsFollow

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to introduce a method for converting scored 4-option multiple-choice (MC) items into scored 3-option MC items without re-pretesting the 3-option MC items. This study describes a six-step process for achieving this goal. Data from a professional credentialing exam was used in this study and the method was applied to 24 forms of the exam. The results found 100% accuracy in predicting the rounded passing score for all forms.

Recommended Citation

Wolkowitz, Amanda A.; Foley, Brett; and Zurn, Jared (2023) "A Method for Converting 4-Option Multiple-Choice Items to 3-Option Multiple-Choice Items Without Re-Pretesting," Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation: Vol. 28, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/pare/vol28/iss1/3