ASA Question #3SP

[Dakota]

Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
... so many people love to take ASA to task for their questions, yet extol the merits of the test for NFHS..

I have not been keeping score, but since I have no axe to grind one way or the other, I suspect I am an equal opportunity caviller

My T/F question rule comes from being trained in logic. But, it is ASA... I should have known better!

As with Q39, I have no complaint about the question writer leaving out details in this Q3 (SP), since the object here is to generate some interest in actually reading the rule book before taking the field. I do take issue, however, with the officially correct answer being "true" if the question's stated scenario includes situations where it is false.

As to the NFHS test, there are always (by my experience) questions that seem to be crafted to solicit the "obviously correct" (but wrong) answer. In the case of the NFHS, however, it is not due to vague wording that would cause the umpire to dive into the book, it is tricky wording with the apparent attempt to decieve. IOW, try to ensure no one gets 100%. I poke fun (in my caviler style) at this more out of bemusement than serious criticism.

And, there are always simple mistakes in both tests. As soon as you can find a perfect umpire, you have some hope of having a perfect test. But only if your perfect umpire writes this test by himself.