Writing Good True-False Questions: A Brief Guide for Radiologists.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Assessment Methods

Background:

• Continuing medical education (CME) is crucial for healthcare professionals.
• Self-assessment exercises are a common component of CME.
• Effective question design is vital for accurate self-assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a compilation of widely accepted recommendations for creating high-quality true-false questions.
• To serve as a practical guide for educators and developers of CME materials.

Main Methods:

• Compilation of established best practices.
• Focus on guidelines for constructing effective true-false items.

Main Results:

• Key principles for developing clear, unambiguous, and valid true-false questions.
• Strategies to minimize guessing and maximize learning.

Conclusions:

• Well-constructed true-false questions can be valuable tools for CME self-assessment.
• Adherence to best practices enhances the educational utility of these assessment items.