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What do closed questions do?
Structure the answer by only allowing responses which fit into pre-decided categories
What is a questionnaire?
A research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents
What is a problem with using questionnaires?
Respondents may lie due to social desirability
How do closed questions differ from open-ended questions?
Closed questions restrict responses to pre-decided categories, while open-ended questions allow free expression
What do open questions enable respondents to do?
Express what they think in their own words
What type of research instrument consists of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents?
Questionnaire
In what way can questionnaires be carried out?
Face to face, by telephone, computer, or post
Which type of question allows people to express what they think in their own words?
Open-ended questions
What kind of response do closed questions structure by only allowing responses which fit into pre-decided categories?
Restricted response
What is the purpose of using a continuous rating scale in closed questions?
To measure the strength of attitudes or emotions
What type of research instrument consists of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents?
Survey
What kind of response do closed questions structure by only allowing responses which fit into pre-decided categories?
Ordinal
In what way can questionnaires be carried out?
Face to face, by telephone, computer, or post
What do open questions enable respondents to do?
Express their thoughts in their own words
What is the purpose of using a continuous rating scale in closed questions?
To measure the strength of attitudes or emotions
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