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

question 32

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:

Factory Building

A structure designated for manufacturing processes, where raw materials are transformed into finished goods.

Variable Costing Income Statement

A financial statement format that only includes variable costs in the calculation of cost of goods sold, making it useful for internal decision-making.

Variable Cost of Goods Sold

Expenditures that fluctuate in direct relationship with the amount of goods produced or sold, for instance, materials and labor costs.

Gross Profit

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