Abstract
ABSTRACT This study investigated the extent to which an M.D. qualifying examination and a Medical Council of Canada examination produced the same scores, pass levels and educational outcomes. Data from 72 students were analyzed by means of the Rasch latent trait model. The two examinations produced similar results. The findings of this study have important implications for developing diagnostic and screening programmes. With the use of “quality” examinations and latent trait theory, it is possible to place examination results onto a single common scale. This enables a comparison between examinations to determine differences in student abilities, item difficulties, and pass levels. More importantly, the procedure also enables a student's performance to be predicted: this is important in developing an educational programme that will help students pass certifying (for example, M.D. qualifying) or licensing (Medical Council of Canada) examinations. By diagnostic examinations, students’ weaknesses can be ident...
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