Assessing Learning Outcomes: A Comparison of Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Questions in a Marketing Context

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald R. Bacon
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Short Answer Questions

scholarly journals Immersive 3D Experience of Osmosis Improves Learning Outcomes of First-Year Cell Biology Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. ar1
Author(s):  
Nicole B. Reinke ◽  
Mary Kynn ◽  
Ann L. Parkinson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
First Year ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Base Level ◽  
High Base ◽  
Multiple Choice Exam ◽  
Short Answer Questions

An immersive 320° 3D experience of osmosis was perceived by cell biology students to be fun, useful, and educational. Performance of all students improved on a multiple-choice exam question, and those students with moderate to high base-level knowledge also performed better on short-answer questions.

Written exams

2019 ◽  
pp. 969-982
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Skills Assessment ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Essential Requirement ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Situational Judgement Test ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Short Answer Questions ◽  
Situational Judgement

This chapter covers multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended matching questions (EMQs), short answer questions (SAQs), essays, situational judgement test (SJT exam), and the prescribing skills assessment (PSA exam). It focuses on the importance of exam technique with useful tips for the start, during, and after the exam. The chapter provides examples of different types of questions, and how to best prepare and answer them. More recent additions to the curriculum, such as the SJT and PSA, are explained in detail. The SJT is an essential requirement in the final year of clinical schools nationwide, and the score is considered in ranking Foundation Year applications. The PSA tests a final-year medical student’s ability to prescribe. The examination is online and involves MCQs and some SAQs. This chapter includes important links with further updated information, and is written for both those looking to apply for medicine, and those in medical school.

Preparing for clinical examinations

2019 ◽  
pp. 873-894
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Poster Presentations ◽  
Written Questions ◽  
Oral Presentations ◽  
Short Answer Questions

This chapter prepares you for the leap between preparing for exams at secondary school and preparing for exams at medical school. The differences in preparation have been broken down into various methods. At university, written exams consist of multiple choice questions, extended matching questions, short answer questions, essays, and others. There will also be the introduction of practical exams in the form of OSCEs, oral presentations, and poster presentations. Top tips and useful resources for preparing as well as examples of written questions have been provided too. There is also advice on dealing with poor results and what those exam results will be used for towards your final qualification.

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