A Disadvantage of Open-Ended Questions When Compared to Close-Ended Questions

question 65

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of open-ended questions when compared to close-ended questions is that they:

• A) limit the information one can get.
• B) can be answered only in very limited ways.
• C) are more difficult to interpret when the sample size is large.
• D) are not useful for gathering preliminary information.

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Definitions:

Kumquats

Small, edible fruit resembling oranges with a sweet rind and tart flesh, often eaten whole or used in culinary dishes.

Bushel

A unit of volume that is used for measuring quantities of agricultural produce, such as grains.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals, encompassing necessities and luxury items.

Bushel

A unit of volume that is used mainly for agricultural products, such as grains and fruits, equivalent to approximately 36.4 liters in the United States.