feleletválasztó

A feleletválasztó, often translated as multiple-choice question, is a common assessment format where respondents are presented with a question or a problem, followed by a list of possible answers. Typically, only one of these answers is correct or the best option. The respondent's task is to select the correct answer from the given choices.

These types of questions are widely used in standardized testing, academic assessments, and surveys. They are valued for their objectivity in scoring, as correct answers can be easily identified and tallied, reducing the subjectivity inherent in essay questions or open-ended responses. The design of feleletválasztó questions involves crafting a clear stem (the question or prompt) and a set of plausible distractors (incorrect answer options) alongside the correct answer. Effective distractors are designed to be tempting to someone who does not fully understand the material, thereby probing deeper levels of comprehension.

The development and implementation of feleletválasztó questions require careful consideration to ensure validity and reliability. This includes avoiding ambiguity in the stem, ensuring there is only one clearly correct answer, and making sure the distractors are plausible but definitively incorrect. Despite their widespread use, feleletválasztó questions can sometimes be criticized for potentially testing recognition rather than deep understanding or for being susceptible to guessing.