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  5. MCQs- Faculty
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* When creating exams, why do you prefer to use MCQs over short answer and essay questions?
   
 
 
Please express your opinion on the following statements:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
* MCQs are more objective in nature than short answer and essay questions
* MCQs are easier since they require less writing
* MCQs are easier as students only need to identify the correct answer
* MCQs are easier since students can guess the answer even if they don't know or are unsure
* MCQs are easier since it takes students less time to complete the exam
* MCQs are difficult since students must know nit-picky details of the content
* MCQs are difficult since students cannot earn partial credit
 
 
Please express your opinion on the following statements:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
* I prefer exams with MCQs because they are easier to write than short answer and essay question prompts
* I prefer MCQs because they are less time consuming to prepare
* I prefer MCQs because they are easier to grade
* I prefer MCQs because I can test my students' knowledge by asking questions with nit-picky details
 
 
 
* In how many of your classes do you write and administer MCQ exams?
 
91% to 100%
 
81% to 90%
 
71% to 80%
 
61% to 70%
 
51% to 60%
 
Less than 50%
 
 
Please express your opinion on the following statements:
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
* Students prefer MCQs because they have to study less
* Students prefer MCQs because they can study better with a group
* Students prefer MCQs because they do not have to write as much
* Students prefer MCQs because they merely have to memorize facts
* Students do not prefer MCQs because they can easily be tricked
* Students do not prefer MCQs because they cannot receive partial credit
 
 
 
* When given a choice, how often will you write exams that utilize MCQs?
 
Always
 
Sometimes
 
Never
 
 
 
* What are the things you consider MOST when deciding to design an exam utilizing MCQs? The LEAST?
   
 
 
 
* How far in advance do you begin preparing an exam?
 
Two weeks ahead
 
One week before
 
5 days before
 
3 days before
 
The day before
 
The day of
 
I inherited the materials
 
Years ago
 
I do not create the exams I administer
 
 
 
* Approximately how many hours does it take you to design an exam with MCQs?
   
 
 
 
* In what situations would you NOT utilize MCQs on an exam you administer and/or write? Please be as specific as possible.