Tests, Quizzes, and Self-Assessments: How to Construct a High-Quality Examination

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2016-08

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van der Gijp, Anouk
Ravesloot, C.J.ISNI 0000000419550299
ten Cate, O.ORCID 0000-0002-6379-8780ISNI 0000000024931759
van Schaik, JPJISNI 0000000390022117
Webb, Emily M
Naeger, David M

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this article are to highlight aspects of tests that increase or decrease their effectiveness and to provide guidelines for constructing high-quality tests in radiology. CONCLUSION: Many radiologists help construct tests for a variety of purposes. Only well-constructed tests can provide reliable and valuable information about the test taker.

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continuing medical education, medical education, radiology assessment, radiology education, test quality, Journal Article

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van der Gijp, A, Ravesloot, CJ, Ten Cate, O T J, van Schaik, JPJ, Webb, E M & Naeger, D M 2016, 'Tests, Quizzes, and Self-Assessments : How to Construct a High-Quality Examination', American Journal of Roentgenology, vol. 207, no. 2, pp. 339-343. https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.15.15944