Which type of question allows respondents to answer in their own words?
Correct answer: D. Open-ended question
- A. Multiple-choice question
- B. Dichotomous question
- C. Ranking question
- D. Open-ended question
Explanation
An open-ended question does not restrict the respondent to listed answers, so the response can be written in the respondent's own words. A dichotomous question usually provides only two alternatives.
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