Discrete option multiple choice items in Scorpion can be used to present examinees with one option at a time so that all of the options are not presented at the same time.

Example:

Discrete Option Multiple Choice Settings

Points- This is the amount of points that can be earned for the item.

Scoring Method- There are two options for scoring method:

• Default- The item will be automatically scored.  If the item has multiple correct options, and they are not all selected, then the item will be incorrect.
• Manual- The item will have to be manually scored.

Minimum score for full credit (This Option is Only for the Cutscore Scoring Method)- There

Option Order- There are four options for option order:

• Random- This option will present the item option in a random order every time it is presented to an examinee.
• Fixed- This option will present the item options the same way they are ordered in the Scorpion.
• Length- This option will present the options with the least amount of characters to the most amount of characters.
• Alphabetical- This option will present the item options in alphabetical order.

Correct Options to Present (Leave Blank for All)- If there are multiple correct options, you can use this to only present a certain number of the correct options.  This can lead to a larger variety of possible combinations for the item.

Incorrect Options to Present (Leave Blank for All)- If there are multiple incorrect options, you can use this to only present a certain number of the incorrect options.  This can lead to a larger variety of possible combinations for the item.

To get the item right, how many correct options must be answered appropriately? (Leave blank for all in presentation set)- This option determines if the a correct score if the minimum threshold in this field is met.

To get the item right, how many incorrect options must be answered appropriately? (Leave blank for all in presentation set)- This option determines if the a correct score if the minimum threshold in this field is met.

To get the item wrong, how many correct options must be answered inappropriately?- This option determines if the a incorrect score if the minimum threshold in this field is met.

To get the item wrong, how many incorrect options must be answered inappropriately?- This option determines if the a incorrect score if the minimum threshold in this field is met.

Extra Option Probability- This determines the probability an extra option will be presented.

Enemies- This is where you can select enemy items.  Enemy items are typically items that give the answer to this item.  Enemies are used in form making.