A framework for improving the quality of multiple-choice assessments

Nurse Educ. 2012 May-Jun;37(3):98-104. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0b013e31825041d0.

Abstract

Multiple-choice questions are frequently used in high-stakes nursing assessments. Many nurse educators, however, lack the necessary knowledge and training to develop these tests. The authors discuss test development guidelines to help nurse educators produce valid and reliable multiple-choice assessments.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Educational Measurement / methods
  • Educational Measurement / standards*
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Quality Improvement*