When multiple-choice tests are scored in the usual manner, giving each correct answer one point, information concerning response patterns is lost. A method for utilizing this information is suggested that weights each alternative, including no response, on the test to yield maximum coefficient alpha (generalized Kuder-Richardson formula 20). An example is presented, and the suggested method of scoring is compared with two conventional methods of scoring for this example.
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