Does medical students‘ preference of test format (computer-based vs. Paper-based) have an influence on performance?

2011 | Publications

Computer-based examinations (CBE) ensure higher efficiency with respect to producibility and assessment compared to paper-based examinations (PBE). However, students often have objections against CBE and are afraid of getting poorer results in a CBE.

The aims of this study were (1) to assess the readiness and the objections of students to a CBE vs. PBE (2) to examine the acceptance and satisfaction with the CBE on a voluntary basis, and (3) to compare the results of the examinations, which were conducted in different formats.

Hochlehnert A, Brass K, Möltner A, Jünger J: Does medical students‘ preference of test format (computer-based vs. Paper-based) have an influence on performance? BMC Med Educ 2011;11:89.