声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Tables
Figures
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Classical Test Theory
2.2 Studies on Optimal Number of Options
2.3 Studies on Guessing
2.4 Studies on Test-taker Perceptions
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Testing Materials
3.4 The Questionnaire
3.5 Procedures
3.5.1 Pilot Study
3.5.2 Administration of the Experiment
3.6 Analysis
Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Discussion
4.1 Comparison of Mean Score
4.2 Comparison of Item Statistics and Test Reliability
4.2.1 Item Difficulty Analysis
4.2.2 Item Discrimination Analysis
4.2.3 Test Reliability Analysis
4.3 Comparison of Distractor Performance
4.4 Comparison of Test-taker Perceptions
4.5 Comparison of Completion Time
4.6 Summary and Discussion of the Results
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Recommendations for Further Research
References
Appendix A1 Test A(Four-option MC Test)
Appendix A2 Test B(Three-option MC Test)
Appendix B The Questionnaire Survey
Appendix C 详细中文摘要
Acknowledgements