A Distracter in a Multiple-Choice Item Is Judged Good If

question 14

Multiple Choice

A distracter in a multiple-choice item is judged good if it attracts more students who have

• A)cheated on the test.
• B)obtained high scores.
• C)obtained low scores.
• D)marked the items carelessly.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate uncollectible accounts receivable and adjust the balance of accounts.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that are considered unlikely to be collected and written off as a loss.

Quality of Receivables

An assessment of the likelihood that the receivables will be collected on time, reflecting the creditworthiness of a company's customers.

Likelihood of Collection

The probability that debts owed to a company will be paid by its debtors.