An Item Analysis Yields the Following Results for a Multiple-Choice

question 17

Multiple Choice

An item analysis yields the following results for a multiple-choice item (alternative A is the correct answer) : Number of students in the upper and lower scoring groups on the total test choosing each alternative.
Alternative A* B C D Omit Total
Upper Group 3 1 5 1 0 10
Lower Group 6 2 0 1 1 10
Which one of the following statements is NOT justified by these results?

• A)The item should be reviewed for possible miskeying.
• B)The item has negative discrimination.
• C)The item has a difficulty of 45%.
• D)The item is invalid.

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Definitions:

Nondirectional

Pertains to hypotheses or research questions that do not specify the direction of the expected relationships or differences.

Unidirectional

Describes a process or relationship that operates or moves in only one direction.

Multidirectional

Characterized by moving or extending in multiple directions, often used to describe trends, influences, or changes that do not follow a single path.

Quasidirectional

Pertains to a tendency or trend that is not strictly linear or unidirectional but suggests a general direction.