Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A) The usual reason for using open-ended questions is that the researcher has a clear hypothesis regarding the answers.
• B) A major objective of the coding process is to accurately transform the meanings from written responses into numeric codes.
• C) Differentiating categories of answers for coding is more difficult with open-ended questions than with fixed-alternative questions.
• D) A systematic procedure for assessing the questionnaires should be developed by the research analyst so that the editor has clearly defined rules to follow.

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Definitions:

Neoliberalism

An economic and political ideology that emphasizes free-market capitalism, deregulation, and a reduction in government spending on social services.

Industrialization

The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods, involving an increase in production, technological innovation, and infrastructure.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed by a government on imported or exported goods.

Foreign Products

Goods or services that are produced in one country and sold to consumers in other countries.