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Table 6 The extent to which the multiple-choice distractors and answer keys meet the specified item statistics criteria

From: Investigating the characteristics of language test specifications and item writer guidelines, and their effect on item development: a mixed-method case study

 

Key’s frequency

Distractors’ balance

Highest frequency

Not highest

Evenly balanced

Not balanced

Section 4

18 (90%)

2 (10%)

12 (60%)

8 (40%)

Section 5

20 (100%)

-

10 (50%)

10 (50%)

Total

38 (95%)

2 (5%)

22 (55%)

18 (45%)