How specific is case specificity?

Norman, Geoffrey R.; Bordage, Georges; Page, Gordon; Keane, David

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2929.2006.02511.x

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“…In this study, in accordance with recent observations by Norman et al questions nested into cases generated more true score than cases by themselves (Norman et al 2006). In that sense, questions contribute more to reliability than cases at least up to a certain point.…”

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Script concordance testing: more cases or more questions?

Gagnon

Charlin

Lambert

et al. 2008

Adv in Health Sci Educ

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Script concordance test (SCT) is a case based assessment format of clinical reasoning in which questions are nested into several cases. Recent results using Q4 format suggest that nested questions contribute more to reliability of measure than cases. The present study aims at documenting variance components associated with SCT cases and nested questions and to determine what are the optimal number and combinations of cases and nested questions. Data from SCT in three different fields are presented. G study and D study methodology are used to estimate variance component and to determine optimal number and combinations of cases and questions. Questions nested into cases contributed a large amount of score variance (more than 70%). D studies with varying samples show that, depending on the reliability of the test, an optimal number of 2-4 questions nested into 15-25 cases represents the best combination. Nested questions contribute to a significant portion of score variance, with the implication that formulation of up to 5 questions per case is an efficient way to optimize the reliability of SCT scores.

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confidence: 93%

“…Using data on Key-Features test-another format of case based examination-Norman et al have recently questioned the concept of case specificity (Norman et al 2006). According to the current assumption, error variance due to cases should be high and error variance due to questions nested in cases should be low.…”

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Script concordance testing: more cases or more questions?

Gagnon

Charlin

Lambert

et al. 2008

Adv in Health Sci Educ

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“…In our study, we used the KF examination as the best questionnaire to reach a reliability of 0.75 [30].…”

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Effective teaching modifies medical student attitudes toward pain symptoms

Schreiner

Haefner

Gologan

et al. 2011

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg

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“…Chaque nouvelle situation clinique nécessite effectivement un nouvel effort d'analyse du contexte. Ainsi, générer deux à trois hypothèses (au lieu d'une seule) par situation clinique épargne l'attention demandée aux étudiants [19] .…”

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Le test de concordance de script en 20 questions

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Résumé -Objectif : Le présent article se donne comme objectif de répondre, en 20 questionsréponses, aux principales préoccupations que les équipes d'enseignants potentiellement intéressées par le test de concordance de script (TCS) peuvent se poser. Les questions et objections souvent rapportées par les étudiants sont également prises en compte. Exégèse : Les principes qui sous-tendent le TCS sont rappelés. Ses atouts et ses limites sont évoqués. Les étapes de construction, de validation, de passation, de calcul de la note sont développées. Les auteurs illustrent le propos en s'appuyant sur une expérience concrète menée au Département de médecine générale de l'Université de Liège. Abstract -Objective:Most teacher concerns about Script Concordance Tests (SCT) are the object of some 20 questions and answers. The questions and objections most commonly reported by students are also taken into account. Analysis: The principles of SCT are described. Their strengths and limitations are discussed. The steps in designing, validating, testing and calculating scores are developed. The authors depict the concepts based an experiment led in the

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How specific is case specificity?

Abstract: The main source of error variance was items within cases, not cases, and the optimal strategy in terms of enhancing reliability would use cases with 2-3 items per case.

Cited by 112 publications

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Script concordance testing: more cases or more questions?

Script concordance testing: more cases or more questions?

Effective teaching modifies medical student attitudes toward pain symptoms

Le test de concordance de script en 20 questions

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