Abstract:
The purposes of this study were to compare the values of item and test information functions (IIF and TIF) of three different types of multiple choice tests : simple (SMT), combined response (CMT) and double (DMT) multiple choice tests, through the three parameter logistic model. The test was constructed by the researcher to cover the content area of life experiences. The sample of 3,030 Prathom Suksa six students in Chainat Province were randomly assigned to take the tests. The results of study were: The item information function. (IIF) 1. At the ability level less than 2.5, items in SMT provided more information than those in CMT. At the ability level greater than 2.0, items in CMT provided more information than those in SMT. 2. At the ability level less than 0.5, items in SMT provided, more information than those in DMT. At the ability level greater than 0.0, items in DMT provided more information than those in SMT. 3. At the ability level between 0.0 to 1.5, items in CMT provided more information than those in DMT. At the ability level greater than 1.5, items in DMT provided more information than those in CMT. 4. At the ability level less than 1.5, items in SMT provided more information than those in CMT and in DMT. At the ability level greater than 1.5, items in DMT provided more information than those in SMT and in CMT. Test information. Function. (TIF) At the ability level between -2.0 to 0.0, SMT provided more test information than that of the CMT and DMT. At the ability level greater than 1.0, DMT provided more test information than that of the SMT and CMT.