Increasing the difficulty of matching questions by providing more options than stems or by using an option more than once is
A) a way to increase the validity of items.
B) a procedure that is not recommended.
C) an acceptable procedure for increasing test discrimination.
D) appropriate for older students only.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Providing more options than stems or using an option more than once in matching questions can confuse test-takers and does not necessarily lead to a better assessment of their knowledge or skills. It is generally not recommended because it can introduce unnecessary complexity and potentially reduce the clarity and fairness of the assessment.

Increasing the Difficulty of Matching Questions by Providing More Options