Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question ExaminationNCT06210997
Factors Determining Time Allocation of a MCQ Examination
An observational study of Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination, run by Suranaree University of Technology at 1 site in Thailand.
Trial summary
The MCQ is one of the objective assessment methods. It is proper to evaluate the cognitive domain of learners with high objectivity. However, there are no definite criteria for determining the appropriate exam time. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination
- What is being tested?
- Questionaires
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 298 participants
- Where
- 1 siteThailand
- Study dates
- 1 May 2021to 1 Jul 2023
- How long will I take part?
- 2 Years
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The research participants were both preclinical and clinical years of medical students between the academic years 2021-2022. In the preclinical years, the study included three organ systems (hematology, urinary, and gastrointestinal system). Meanwhile, six clinical learning subjects from two major departments, which were Medicine and Surgery, were included. The medical students from another academic year who were re-sitting for the examination in 2021-2022 were included.
Who may be able to join
- Medical students (2nd- 5th years) at Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Thailand1 site
Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology
Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000
About this study
Official title: Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination: The Students' Perspective
The MCQ is one of the objective assessment methods. It is proper to evaluate the cognitive domain of learners with high objectivity. However, there are no definite criteria for determining the appropriate exam time. The ability to comprehend the meaning of a text, when reading, cannot be directly applied to reading for decision-making or answering questions.
Read the detailed description
The study was conducted at the Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology in Thailand. The research participants were second to fifth-year medical students who had taken MCQ tests during their preclinical and clinical years between the academic years 2021-2022. All examinations in this study were computer-based, closed book, single best answer MCQs written in English. The participants were Thai, non-native English speakers A questionnaire was chosen as the data collection method due to the ease of administering it to new fourth-year medical students with minimal disruption to their learning activities. Convenience sampling was used to randomly select second to fifth-year medical students as the students would not be identifiable. An online survey or questionnaire-based study was used to collect information from participants in this study. If the data was unsaturated, triangulation data from a group of interviews would consist of students from different rotations to receive as much information on students' perspectives as possible
- Being tested
- Questionaires
- Keywords
- MCQ, medical assessment, medical education, testing time estimation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionairesBehavioural
The questionnaire was done online by the participants from second to fifth-year medical students.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination: The Students' Perspective
The authors were interested in exploring the aspects of the medical students' perspective about the factors affecting their discission on MCQs answering
Measured: June 2021-SEP 2022
Secondary outcomes (1)
Equation for Medical Multiple-Choice Question Testing Time Estimation
The authors generated a specific computer program that integrated with the operating system of the examination. Technical specific features included the ability to calculate the speed of students taking MCQ exams with images or videos in the questions or options.
Measured: June 2021-SEP 2022
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jan 2024
- Study start1 May 2021
- Primary completion1 Jun 2022
- Study completion1 Jul 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question ExaminationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 298 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 2 Years
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Suranaree University of Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, CHATCHAI, Suranaree University of Technology
- Investigators
- Chatchai Kreepala, M.D., Principal investigator, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06210997
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EC-64-102
- Status last verified
- Jan 2024
- First submitted
- 8 Jan 2024
- Last updated
- 18 Jan 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: the students' IDs were blind from origianal data
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Jan 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination: The Students' Perspective
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06210997
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EC-64-102
- Keywords
- MCQ, medical assessment, medical education, testing time estimation
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 298 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Suranaree University of TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The MCQ is one of the objective assessment methods. It is proper to evaluate the cognitive domain of learners with high objectivity. However, there are no definite criteria for determining the appropriate exam time. The ability to comprehend the meaning of a text, when reading, cannot be directly applied to reading for decision-making or answering questions.
Detailed description
The study was conducted at the Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology in Thailand. The research participants were second to fifth-year medical students who had taken MCQ tests during their preclinical and clinical years between the academic years 2021-2022. All examinations in this study were computer-based, closed book, single best answer MCQs written in English. The participants were Thai, non-native English speakers A questionnaire was chosen as the data collection method due to the ease of administering it to new fourth-year medical students with minimal disruption to their learning activities. Convenience sampling was used to randomly select second to fifth-year medical students as the students would not be identifiable. An online survey or questionnaire-based study was used to collect information from participants in this study. If the data was unsaturated, triangulation data from a group of interviews would consist of students from different rotations to receive as much information on students' perspectives as possible
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 2 Years
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The research participants were both preclinical and clinical years of medical students between the academic years 2021-2022. In the preclinical years, the study included three organ systems (hematology, urinary, and gastrointestinal system). Meanwhile, six clinical learning subjects from two major departments, which were Medicine and Surgery, were included. The medical students from another academic year who were re-sitting for the examination in 2021-2022 were included.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Medical students (2nd- 5th years) at Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionairesThe questionnaire was done online by the participants from second to fifth-year medical students. | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination: The Students' Perspective
Time frame: June 2021-SEP 2022
The authors were interested in exploring the aspects of the medical students' perspective about the factors affecting their discission on MCQs answering
1 secondary outcome
Equation for Medical Multiple-Choice Question Testing Time Estimation
Time frame: June 2021-SEP 2022
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Jan 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. the students' IDs were blind from origianal data
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Chatchai Kreepala, M.D. principal investigator
Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination, run by Suranaree University of Technology at 1 site in Thailand.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Thailand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Factors Determining Time Allocation of a Multiple-Choice Question Examination: The Students' Perspective (time frame: June 2021-SEP 2022). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jan 2024.