Tag: psychometrics
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Linking Item Analytics to Course Learning Outcomes in Outcome-Based Dental Education
Introduction: Why Item Analysis Matters in Dental Education Medical and dental education increasingly rely on well-designed assessment tools to measure cognitive skills and ensure alignment with Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) remain a cornerstone for evaluating factual recall and higher-order thinking. Regular item analysis helps educators refine question banks, update assessments with current…
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Linking Item Analysis to Course Learning Outcome Attainment in Outcome-Based Dental Education
Introduction: The role of item analysis in outcome-based dental education Medical and dental education increasingly relies on carefully crafted assessment tools to measure knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional competencies. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) remain a cornerstone for evaluating cognitive skills, but their value hinges on rigorous item analysis and alignment with Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs). This…