Comparisons Between Performances in a Statics Concept Inventory and Course Examinations.

Multiple analyses of results are presented from the Statics Concept Inventory, a multiple choice test assessing conceptual knowledge in engineering statics. Results are based on the administration of this test to 1331 students in ten classes at seven US universities during the 2004-2005 academic year. Evidence confirming the validity and reliability of the test is offered Detailed comparisons are made between inventory scores and performance on course examinations, including evaluations of how inventory sub-scores on specific concepts correlate with performance on certain types of problems. Finally, based on analysis of the prevalence of various answer choices, common misconceptions are identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]