In regard to changing to changing answers multiple-choice tests, research indicates that changes tend to be more common than other types of changes.

Correct answer: A. wrong to right

  • A. wrong to right
  • B. right to wrong
  • C. wrong to wrong
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Studies of answer changing generally find that wrong-to-right changes occur more often than right-to-wrong changes. This challenges the common test-taking myth that changing an answer usually makes it incorrect.

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