Medical teacher
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Comparative Study
The educational impact of assessment: a comparison of DOPS and MCQs.
To evaluate the impact of two different assessment formats on the approaches to learning of final year veterinary students. The relationship between approach to learning and examination performance was also investigated. ⋯ The format of DOPS has a positive influence on approaches to learning. There is a conflict for students between preparing for final examinations and preparing for clinical practice.