Question

Two types of survey questions are open questions and closed questions. An open question allows for any kind of​ response; a closed question allows for only a fixed response. An open question and a closed question with its possible choices are given below. List the advantages and disadvantages of each question. Open​ question: What can be done to get students to eat healthier​ foods? Closed​ question: How would you get students to eat healthier​ foods? 1. Mandatory nutrition course 2. Offer only healthy foods in the cafeteria and remove unhealthy foods 3. Offer more healthy foods in the cafeteria and raise the prices on unhealthy foods What are the advantages of an open​ question? Select all that apply. A. It is easy to compare the results of surveys with open questions. B. An open question allows for new solutions to be introduced. C. It is easy to quantify the responses of open questions. D. An open question allows the respondent to go​ in-depth with their answer.

What are the disadvantages of an open​ question? Select all that apply.

A.

It is difficult to compare the results of surveys with open questions.

B.

It is difficult to quantify the responses of open questions.

C.

The form of the question may influence the opinion of the respondent.

D.

An open question limits the possible responses of the respondent.

What are the advantages of a closed​ question? Select all that apply.

A.

Closed questions allow the respondent to go​ in-depth with their answers.

B.

It is possible to automate the collection of results for closed questions.

C.

Closed questions allow for new solutions to be introduced.

D.

It is easy to quantify and compare the results of surveys with closed questions.

What are the disadvantages of a closed​ question? Select all that apply.

A.

The form of the question may influence the opinion of the respondent.

B.

It is difficult to quantify and compare the results of surveys with closed questions.

C.

Closed questions may not provide appropriate alternative responses.

D.

Closed questions allow for new solutions to be introduced.

Click to select your answer(s).

Answer 1

What are the disadvantages of an open​ question?
A. It is difficult to compare the results of surveys with open questions.

B. It is difficult to quantify the responses of open questions.

C. The form of the question may influence the opinion of the respondent.

#2.
What are the advantages of a closed​ question?
B. It is possible to automate the collection of results for closed questions.
D. It is easy to quantify and compare the results of surveys with closed questions.

#3.
C. Closed questions may not provide appropriate alternative responses.