Comparing single-best-answer and very-short-answer questions for the assessment of applied medical knowledge in 20 UK medical schools: Cross-sectional study.
Amir H SamRachel WestacottMark GurnellRebecca WilsonKarim MeeranCelia A TaylorPublished in: BMJ open (2019)
SBA questions can give a false impression of students' competence. VSAs appear to have greater authenticity and can provide useful information regarding students' cognitive errors, helping to improve learning as well as assessment. Electronic delivery and marking of VSAs is feasible and cost-effective.