Experiments Comparing Responses to Closed-Ended and Open-Ended Questions Have Found

question 26

Multiple Choice

Experiments comparing responses to closed-ended and open-ended questions have found that

• A) open-ended questions are better.
• B) closed-ended questions are better.
• C) the results are similar as long as the response options in the closed question represent the most frequent responses to the open question.
• D) the results are similar as long as the questions are similarly worded.

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Definitions:

Correlation

Correlation is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.

Heritability

The proportion of variation in a trait among individuals in a population that is due to genetic differences.

Trait

A stable characteristic or quality of an individual that influences thoughts, actions, and feelings, consistently exhibited across various situations.

Genetic Variation

Refers to the diversity in gene frequencies within a population, resulting from mutations, genetic recombination, and other sources of genetic change.