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Objective test construction--a must for nursing educators.

The Journal of Nursing Education

|October 1, 1983

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Objective tests effectively assess foundational knowledge in nursing education, aligning with Bloom

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Educational Assessment
Psychometrics

Background:

The evaluation continuum in nursing education requires appropriate assessment tools.
Objective tests play a specific role in assessing learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the utility of objective testing in nursing education.
To delineate the application of objective tests for different learning domains.

Main Methods:

Review of objective test item types.
Analysis of test construction principles for validity, reliability, and practicality.

Main Results:

Objective tests are suitable for evaluating basic levels of Bloom's cognitive and affective domains.

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Specific item types within objective tests can measure different hierarchical levels.

Nursing educators must select appropriate item types to match learning objectives.

Conclusions:

Objective tests are valuable for assessing fundamental knowledge in nursing.
Adherence to test and item construction guidelines enhances assessment quality.
Strategic selection of objective test items is crucial for effective evaluation.