Closed-option Question

Definition of Closed-option Question

• A survey question that has a limited number of choices is a closed-option question.

Examples of Closed-option Question

• The closed-option question stated below has only two choices.

What is your favorite color, red or blue?

 

Solved Example on Closed-option Question

Classify the question below as closed-option or open-option question?

How many hours do you play each day?

Choices:

A. closed-option question

B. open-option question

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Step 1: The person whom the question "How many hours do you play each day?" is asked has many choices to make.

Step 2: So, the question is an open-option question.

Related Terms for Closed-option Question

• Survey

Real-world Connections Closed-option Question

• Depending on the type of survey to be done, one can write closed-option or open-option questions.

For example, when someone wants to compare the quality of the same product manufactured by two different companies, he/she can use closed-option questions for the survey.

                                    

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