An Advantage of the Open-Ended Question Format Over Closed Questions

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Multiple Choice

An advantage of the open-ended question format over closed questions in an interview is that the open-ended questions

• A) generally take less time to complete.
• B) yield data that are easier to code and analyze.
• C) are more effective in focusing the subject's mind on the questions at hand.
• D) give subjects a chance to reveal the frame of reference for their responses.

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Definitions:

American Federation Of Labor

A federation of trade unions founded in 1881, composed mostly of skilled, white, native-born workers; its long-term president was Samuel Gompers.

Socialist Party

A political organization advocating for the implementation of socialism, which emphasizes public or collective ownership and the equitable distribution of resources.

Industrial Workers Of The World

An international labor union founded in 1905, known for its radical approach to workers' rights and its goal of organizing all workers into one union.

Workers' Revolution

A movement aimed at overthrowing capitalist systems and establishing worker control over production and governance.