A comparison of linear, fixed-form computer-based testing versus traditional paper-and-pencil-format testing in veterinary medical education

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 455-464

  Folk, Lillian C ^a   March, J Zachary ^a   Hurst, Robin D ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; EDUCATION; HUMAN; HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION; METHODOLOGY; STANDARD; TEACHING;

COMPUTER LITERACY; COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION; EDUCATION, VETERINARY; EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT; HUMANS;

EID: 34247514463     PISSN: 0748321X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3138/jvme.33.3.455     Document Type: Article

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