Which of the Following Is True About Open Questions

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about open questions?

• A)They are faster for subjects to answer and easier for researchers to score.
• B)They do not lock the subject into any sort of response.
• C)They cannot probe the complexities of a subject.
• D)They are questions to which people can answer only yes or no.

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Definitions:

Self-report Data

Self-report data is information provided by individuals about themselves, often used in psychological research through questionnaires or interviews.

Personality Assessment

The process of evaluating an individual's character traits and behaviors, often using tests or questionnaires.

B Data

Behavioral data, or direct observations of another’s behavior that are translated directly or nearly directly into numerical form. B data can be gathered in natural or contrived (experimental) settings.

L Data

Life data, or more-or-less easily verifiable, concrete, real-life outcomes, which are of possible psychological significance.