Previous studies have used various methods for evaluating distractor quality, including response frequency (non-functioning is usually defined as <5%) [ 1, 7, 14, 17, 18, 21], poor distractor discrimination [ 13, 16, 19], expert judgment [ 1, 15, 24], and examination of option characteristic curves (trace lines) [ 7].
Despite repeated surveys showing majorities of British voters against renewing Trident, all three main parties exclude the examination of other options.
The judge, Ernest Goldsmith, ordered California air regulators to provide a more detailed examination of all options for controlling emissions, including a direct tax on them.
Our examination of engineering options is reported here.
The Government of India has, after examination of various options for green growth, reiterated the importance of accelerated development of nuclear energy along with other clean energy technologies.
Two experienced interviewers participated in this pilot examination of response options.
Two aspects deserve particular attention: (a) the science of transmission of infection between individuals and nations via air transportation and (b) the rigorous examination of policy options, based on the evidence and taking into consideration the economic trade-offs required.
This refined examination of co-option builds on Darwin's insights that one organ may have two functions (category B, Table 1), one organ may undergo a complete change in function (category A, Table 1), and two organs with the same function can be selected to travel different functional pathways (Category C, Table 1).
The case for a carbon tax looks even stronger after an examination of the other options on the table.
