Which of the following restrictions will not be effective in making an…
2023
Which of the following restrictions will not be effective in making an essay-type item as a restricted-response item?
- A.
Length of response
- B.
Content of response
- C.
Duration of response
- D.
Convergent thinking
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Correct answer: D
Restricted-response questions limit length, content, and time to control the range of possible answers. Convergent thinking is a cognitive process and cannot be “restricted” through item construction, so it is not an effective restriction.