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Table 2 Sample Q-matrix used for DINA model analysis

From: Development of an assessment technique for basic science retention using the NBME subject exam data

Question IDs

Keywords

Skills

Q1

Prevention: Female reproductive and breast: infectious/immune/inflammatory disorders

SK-3, SK-16, SK-31, SK-27, SK-25, SK-32

Q2

Management: Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium: disorders of the newborn

SK-2, SK-7, SK-30

Q3

Diagnosis: Respiratory system: disorders of the pleura, mediastinum, chest wall

SK-1, SK-11, SK-33

Q4

Diagnosis: Skin and subcutaneous tissue: infestations and nonvenomous bites/stings

SK-1, SK-20, SK-34

Q5

Diagnosis: Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium: obstetric complications

SK-1, SK-7, SK-35

Q6

Diagnosis: Cardiovascular system: congenital disorders

SK-1, SK-10, SK-24

Q7

Diagnosis: Musculoskeletal system: traumatic and mechanical disorders

SK-1, SK-18, SK-29

Q8

Foundation: Skin and subcutaneous tissue: viral infections

SK-4, SK-20, SK-36

Q9

Diagnosis: Musculoskeletal system: immunologic disorders

SK-1, SK-18, SK-32

Q10

Diagnosis: Respiratory system: infectious/immune/inflammatory disorders: upper airways

SK-1, SK-11, SK-27, SK-32, SK-25, SK-37

Q11

Management: Multisystem processes and disorders: shock

SK-2, SK-9, SK-38

Q12

Diagnosis: Nervous system and special senses: congenital disorders

SK-1, SK-17, SK-24

Q13

Prevention: Cardiovascular system: infectious disorders

SK-3, SK-10, SK-27

Q14

Diagnosis: Respiratory system: infectious/immune/inflammatory disorders: lower airways

SK-1, SK-11, SK-27, SK-32, SK-25, SK-39

Q15

Foundation: Endocrine system: pituitary disorders

SK-4, SK-14, SK-40

Q16

Diagnosis: Multisystem processes and disorders: viral infections

SK-1, SK-9, SK-36

Q17

Diagnosis: Multisystem processes and disorders: immunologic and inflammatory disorders

SK-1, SK-9, SK-32, SK-25

Q18

Gen Principle: Social Sciences: death and dying:pain management

SK-5, SK-22, SK-41, SK-42

Q19

Management: Immune System: HIV/AIDS

SK-2, SK-23, SK-43

Q20

Diagnosis: Blood and lymphoreticular system: neoplasms of blood and lymphatic system

SK-1, SK-19, SK-44

  1. A representative sample of the question by skills Q-matrix that was developed for the DINA model analysis is given above. Each question that appears in the exam is mapped to the skills necessary to answer that question