When a Respondent Is Asked to Check His or Her

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Short Answer

When a respondent is asked to check his or her gender as Male or Female,this is an example of a(n)____________________ question.

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Definitions:

Legally Married

The official union of two individuals recognized by law, entitling them to certain rights, benefits, and obligations.

Paternity Suit

A lawsuit brought by an unmarried mother to establish that a certain person is the biological father of her child. DNA testing or a comparable procedure is often used to determine paternity.

Foster Care

A temporary arrangement in which a family is paid by the state to care for a child for a limited period of time, often pending adoption.

Temporary Arrangement

A provisional setup intended to serve a purpose for a limited period before a permanent solution is established.