Table 2 Rating scale used to judge the rigor of the multiple-choice questions according to the presence of any item-writing flaws.
Rating | Conditions required to achieve rating |
|---|---|
1. | Pass the cover test and no item-writing flaws |
2. | Pass the cover test and 1 to 2 item-writing flaws |
3. | Cover test dubious and no item-writing flaws |
4. | Fail the cover test and 1 to 2 item-writing flaws |
5. | Fail the cover test and more than 2 item-writing flaws |