Question

For each question in this doctor–patient interaction, identify whether the question is an open-ended question or a closed-ended question.
What symptoms have you been experiencing?
A. open-ended or B.closed-ended
What other symptoms have you had besides double vision?
A. open-ended or B.closed-ended
Have you experienced any dizziness?
A. open-end or B.closed-end
For how long have you experienced dizziness?
A. open-ended or B.closed-ended
Who lives with you?
A. open-ended or B.closed-ended

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Open-ended

A. Open-ended

B. Closed-ended

A. Open-ended

A. Open-ended

Explanation:

Depending on what kind of answer a person can give to a question they're asked, questions can be:

• Closed-ended - there is a limited number of answers a person can choose. Examples of closed-ended questions are multiple-choice questions, alternative questions (e.g. yes/no questions), and rating-scales.
• Open-ended - a person is free to answer a question however they want. Options are not limited.

All of the questions you were given except for the third one are examples of open-ended questions. When answering the first question, a patient can list any symptom. When answering the third question, they can say yes or no. This is the main difference between closed- and open-ended questions.