What is a closed question? What is an open question? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of question.
1) What is a closed question? What is an open question?
a) Aclosed question has many correct answers, whereas an open question has only one correct answer.
b) A closed question is a free-response question, whereas an open question has fixed choices for answers.
c) A closed question has fixed choices for answers, whereas an open question is a free-response question.
d) A closed question always has yes or no answers, whereas an open question is a free-response question.
2) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of question
a) Closed questions are easier to analyze, because they usually gather more accurate data. Open questions limit the responses, but are harder to analyze since not every viewpoint will be covered.
b) Closed questions are harder to analyze, because they limit the responses. Open questions allow respondents to state exactly how they feel, but are easier to analyze due to the variety of answers.
c) Closed questions are easier to analyze, but limit the responses. Open questions allow respondents to state exactly how they feel, but are harder to analyze due to the variety of answers and possible misinterpretation of answers.
d) Closed questions allow respondents to state exactly how they feel, but are harder to analyze due to the variety of answers and possible misinterpretation of answers. Open questions are easier to analyze, but limit the responses
