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AMEE Guide Supplements

Setting and maintaining standards in multiple-choice examinations: Guide supplement 37.2 – Viewpoint

Pages 436-437 | Received 28 Jan 2010, Accepted 04 Feb 2010, Published online: 27 Apr 2010

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