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December 1, 1987Language Testing381 citations

An alternative to multiple choice vocabulary tests

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PMPaul MearaBBBarbara Buxton

Key Points

  • To evaluate the yes/no (Y/N) response technique as an alternative to traditional multiple-choice formats for testing vocabulary knowledge.
  • Assessed the implementation and utility of the Y/N technique for vocabulary test construction in comparison with conventional multiple-choice test designs.
  • Demonstrated qualitative advantages of the Y/N test format over traditional multiple-choice vocabulary assessments.

Abstract

This paper reports a preliminary evaluation of the Y/N technique for producing tests of vocabulary knowledge. The results obtained suggest advantages over the more traditional multiple choice format for testing vocabulary.

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Meara et al. (1987) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a11c1ae0b2fd5f9c6c904c6https://doi.org/10.1177/026553228700400202
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