Multiple choice questions - are they always leading?

1. Are multiple choice questions biased?
2. What is the most common correct answer on a multiple choice test?
3. How do you always guess right on a multiple choice test?
4. Is multiple choice higher order thinking?

Are multiple choice questions biased?

Middle bias has been reported for responses to multiple-choice test items used in educational assessment. It has been claimed that this response bias probably occurs because test developers tend to place correct responses among middle options, tests thus presenting a middle-biased distribution of answer keys.

What is the most common correct answer on a multiple choice test?

In multiple-choice questions, first, B and E are the most likely answers in 4- and 5-option questions, respectively and, second, same answer is least likely to be repeated in the next question. Outlier answers are less likely to be the correct answers.

How do you always guess right on a multiple choice test?

Eliminate the highest and lowest options. Certain questions have answers that are closely related or almost identical, except for one detail. This should be your clue to choose one of the two similar answers. The similar choices cannot both be correct, but either of them may be the correct answer.

Is multiple choice higher order thinking?

Multiple choice tests do not allow students to demonstrate their higher order thinking process. Higher order thinking skills require a higher amount of cognitive resources and complex thinking.