title: Reliability and validity of simulated problems as measures of change in problem-solving skills.
abstract: Two contruct validity studies and two reliability studies for Diagnostic Management Problems are reported. Construct validity was confirmed, internal consistency was partially demonstrated, and two test packages were found to differ substantially on all five subscores.
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education; D011231:Preceptorship; D011340:Problem Solving