Week 7

Question 1

What are the two types of response formats discussed in the meeting?

Answer 1

• Selected response (multiple-choice questions)
• Constructed response (open-ended or essay questions)

The discussion includes the importance of reproducing, applying, and evaluating knowledge.

Question 2

What is the argument regarding multiple-choice exams mentioned in the meeting?

Answer 2

Too much recognition and not enough focus on reproduction, application, and evaluation of knowledge

This has led to calls for more essay questions.

Question 3

According to Bloom’s taxonomy, what is the difference between multiple-choice questions and essay questions?

Answer 3

• MC = remembering
• Essay questions = higher order cognition

This distinction is debated in terms of validity.

Question 4

What is the clinical scenario presented in the example from Hift (2014)?

Answer 4

A 24-year-old woman with epistaxis, fever, lymphadenopathy, oral candidiasis, and a diffuse skin rash

The example illustrates the need for analysis and evaluation, not just recognition.

Question 5

What therapeutic intervention is most urgently indicated for the patient in the example?

Answer 5

• Antiretroviral therapy
• Fluconazole
• Imipenem
• Prednisone
• Platelet concentrate infusion

The correct answer requires analysis and evaluation of the clinical situation.

Question 6

What does Hift (2014) say about the validity of multiple-choice format?

Answer 6

Well-constructed, context-rich MC questions can assess higher orders of cognition

They mirror cognitive problem-solving processes required in practice.

Question 7

What is the expected number of hits in 529 at bats if Babe Ruth had 522 at bats with 205 hits?

Answer 7

• 321
• 186
• 230
• 208

This question requires analysis, not pure recognition.

Question 8

What are the advantages of multiple-choice exams over essay questions?

Answer 8

• More reliable
• Better representations of construct (content validity)
• Objective scoring
• Cost-effective

These advantages are supported by various studies.

Question 9

When are open-ended questions more suited than multiple-choice questions?

Answer 9

To test ‘creation’

An example includes writing a story to demonstrate writing skills.

Question 10

What conclusion is drawn about the use of multiple-choice questions?

Answer 10

They can measure higher order cognition effectively

The construction of the questions is crucial for their effectiveness.