Standard setting for dental knowledge tests: reproducibility of the modified Angoff and Ebel method across judges.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Criterion-referenced standard setting methods establish passing scores based on predefined competency levels. The credibility of these scores must be supported by validity evidence. This study evaluated the reproducibility of modified Angoff and Ebel standards across different test formats and panels in dental assessments. Inter-rater reliability for each method was also assessed.

Methods

Twelve judges, selected via purposive sampling, were divided into two equal groups representing various specialisms. Each panel applied modified Angoff and Ebel methods to set standards for one-best answer (OBA) and short answer question (SAQ) items. Method replicability across panels was assessed using the Mann-Whitney U-test to compare passing scores between Groups A and B. T

SUBMITTER: Ho TK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522590 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature