USING SELECTED INDICES TO MONITOR CHEATING ON MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMS

Abstract

Methods for detecting cheating on multiple-choice tests are discussed, with particular focus on the Harpp-Hogan index. An investigation of the reliability of the H-H index was undertaken in two professional testing environments, with results suggesting the index can only be used with great caution. A comparison is made of the features available in selected software packages, and recommendations made for practitioners.