Analytic assessment of multiple choice questions (MCQ) of faculties' members' scholarship in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, 2010-2011‎

Abstract

Introduction: Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are a way to evaluate the learning in medical sciences. The purpose of this study was to analyze of MCQs exams in faculty members' scholarship in Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 2010 - 2011.Methods: Data of this descriptive analytic study were composed of 156 MCQs exams that designed faculty members' scholarship. Quantity data was collected by discrimination index, difficulty level, standard deviation and reliability of test index (KR20) and the quality data by percent criterion of questions without structural defect and percent of Taxonomy I & II & III questions. Data was analyzed by SPSS-18 software and independent T test and Chi-square, ANOVA & Tucky.Results: Mean reliability coefficient (KR20) in total exams was 0.68(±0.31), Mean difficulty level %0.56 (±0.15), Mean discrimination index 0.21(±0.15). Mean of questions without structural defect 73.88(±14.88), Mean of Taxonomy I 34.65(±15.78), Taxonomy II 41.34 (±13.14) and Taxonomy III 23.99 (±15.40). Teuky Test was shown statistically difference between reliability coefficient (KR20) in all faculties and between difficulty level in Paramedics Faculty and others (P=0.001).Conclusion: The study showed that in discrimination index, Taxonomy II & III and questions without structural defect those designed by board members' scholarship in Kermanshah Medical University were not acceptable in standard level and suggested educated them for obtain promotion in design exams.