Exploring the length and time related concepts for scenario-based multiple-choice questions through perspectives of medical education experts: a mixed-method approach
Scenario based MCQs with stems between 35-50 words and options between 1-10 words can improve item quality. Three-option MCQs can be preferred over four- or five-option formats. An emerged "eight-step structured guide" can assist test takers to tackle multiple-choice tests more efficiently and effectively.
Authors
- Girish Manohar Chavan
- Rahul Ramesh Bogam
- Harish Chennuri
Institutions
- Mamata Medical College (IN)
- Primary Health Care (QA)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Korean journal of medical education
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3946/kjme.2025.128
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00