What is item analysis?

Answer 1

Item analysis refers to a statistical technique that helps instructors identify the effectiveness of their test

items. In developing quality assessment and specifically effective multiple-choice test items, item analysis

plays an important role in contributing to the fairness of the test along with identifying content areas that

maybe problematic for students.

Answer 2

Item analysis is a statistical method used to evaluate the effectiveness of test questions in measuring students' understanding of a particular topic. It involves analyzing individual test items to determine their difficulty, discrimination, and effectiveness in assessing the desired learning outcomes. Item analysis helps teachers identify poorly performing questions and improve the quality of assessments.