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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 220-225 |
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Angoff's method: The impact of raters' selection
Assad A Rezigalla
Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, International University of africa, Khartoum, Sudan
Correspondence Address:
Assad A Rezigalla
Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, International University of africa, Khartoum
Sudan
 DOI: 10.4103/1658-631X.162027 
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Background: Several methods have been proposed for setting an examination pass mark (PM), and the Angoff's method or its modified version is the preferred one. Selection of raters is important and affects the PM.
Aims and Objectives: This study aims to investigate the selection of raters in the Angoff's method and the impact of academic degrees and experience on the PM decided on.
Materials and Methods: Type A MCQs examination was used in this study as a model. Raters with different academic degrees and experience participated in the study. Raters estimations were statiscally analyzed.
Results: The selection of raters was crucial. Agreement among raters could be achieved by those with relevant qualifications and expertise. There was an association between high estimation, academic degree, expertise and high PM.
Conclusion: Selection of raters for the Angoff's method should include those with different academic degrees, backgrounds and experience so that a satisfactory PM may be reached by means of a reasonable agreement. |
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