When Distractors Are Likely to Be Selected as Alternative Responses

question 13

Multiple Choice

When distractors are likely to be selected as alternative responses on multiple-choice tests,

• A)validity is increased.
• B)item reliability is increased.
• C)item reliability is decreased.
• D)guessing is reduced.

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