Contributors first consider knowledge: the intrinsic nature of knowledge in particular, aspects of what distinguishes knowledge from true belief; the extrinsic examination of knowledge, focusing on contextualist accounts; and types of knowledge, specifically perceptual, introspective, and rational knowledge.
It also enables users to share the results obtained and take an examination on the knowledge thus learnt.
Finally, the long follow-up period of one year, while advantageous in minimizing the influence of pre-examination cramming on knowledge structure, introduces the possibility of performance bias, although this would be likely to affect the groups equally.
The qualifying examination must include examination of knowledge within the designated emphasis.
These health workers often lack competency on gynecological examination and knowledge on cervical cancer screening and detection.
A 'Heilpraktiker' has to pass an examination on basic medical knowledge and skills at a local public health office to obtain a state license.
At the same time, the contents of the examinations have attracted criticism for lacking balance: the examinations focus too much on knowledge of grammar and do not test the English communicative proficiency of examinees (see e.g., Brown and Yamashita 1995; Guest 2007; Ichige 2006).
After informed consent, a detailed questionnaire with 43 questions in total (developed for the study), related to oral health is administered to mothers before the clinical examinations, to collect data on knowledge, attitudes and practices towards oral health.
Rather, personal interview combined with oral examination about knowledge on relevant subjects is the preferred method for screening applicants.
Many teachers asserted that the examination system in Taiwan focuses primarily on knowledge recall.
