How Many Answer Choices Are Provided in a Free-Response Question

question 2

Multiple Choice

How many answer choices are provided in a free-response question?

• A) 2
• B) 3-10
• C) 10 or fewer
• D) None
• E) It depends on the question

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Definitions:

Pairwise Comparisons

Statistical analyses involving the comparison of all possible pairs in a group to determine if significant differences exist between them.

Groups Examined

The specific categories or collections of data that are analyzed in a study to observe differences, effects, or outcomes.

Obtained Value

The real outcome or result attained through a statistical examination or experiment.

Within-groups Df

Degrees of freedom within groups in an analysis of variance (ANOVA), related to the variability of observations within each group.