Abstract

Multiple choice questions are used as evaluations in nursing schools. Nursing instructors and nursing book publishers develop exam questions. The specific problem addressed by the study was how best practice in multiple choice test items, item analysis, and revision of choice test items used by nursing instructors. Using a survey method, this correlational design research looked at the relationship of faculty use of best practice in test item construction, analysis, and revision of multiple choice test item in nursing programs in the United States. Even though a relationship was noted, the statistical effect level was minimal. There was no correlation between grading practices and the use of best practices in test construction, test analysis and test revisions. The research results provide insight into the use of best practices and the prevalence of the inconsistencies in test construction, item analysis, and revision by nursing instructors. A gap in literature was noted on the use of best practice with developing and evaluation of nursing examinations. The data reviewed did not have a statistical correlation between the demographic variables and the use of best practices in test construction, item analysis, and revision of multiple choice questions. This study identified current practices of nursing instructors developing, analyzing and revising multiple choice questions. Nursing educators can use the information to help develop plans for consistent grading practices in the future and prevent future grade inflation.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28322683; ProQuest document ID: 2508114825. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Diane Droutman, PhD

Sigma Membership

Theta Tau

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Multiple Choice Questions, Nursing Instructor, Best Practice, Nursing Educators

Advisor

Donna Taliaferro

Second Advisor

Anne Brett

Third Advisor

Gail Williams

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Phoenix

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-07-15

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