The Coding of Open-Ended Questions

question 4

Multiple Choice

The coding of open-ended questions

• A)is much more difficult than for closed-ended questions.
• B)could require the coder to make a judgmental decision.
• C)and the problems involved make it advisable to avoid open-ended questions as much as possible.
• D)can be difficult when the handwriting of the respondents is illegible.
• E)all of these.

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Definitions:

GEO

An abbreviation for Geostationary Orbit, a circular orbit 35,786 kilometers above the Earth's equator and following the direction of the Earth's rotation.

LEO

Low Earth Orbit, a satellite system orbiting relatively close to Earth, often used for telecommunications, military, and observation purposes.

Footprint

In a technological context, the term often refers to the amount of space occupied by a device, or the environmental impact of producing and disposing of it.

GEO

A Geostationary Earth Orbit is a circular path located 35,786 kilometers directly above the Earth's equator, moving in the same direction as the Earth rotates.