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

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/pare.1260

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.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/pare.1260
Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/pare/vol28/iss1/3