Open and Closed Questions

• How do closed questions differ from open questions?

  Closed questions don't allow free expression
• What might happen if participants provide irrelevant responses to open questions?

  Unnecessary information may complicate analysis.
• What are the benefits of using open questions in research?

  • Explore personal opinions deeply
  • Understand reasons behind thoughts
  • Gather rich qualitative data
• What is a disadvantage of open questions regarding time?

  They are time-consuming to answer.
• Why are open questions difficult to analyze?

  They produce complex data needing careful analysis.
• What is the main issue with the predefined choices in closed questions?

  They may not reflect true thoughts of participants
• What is a possible answer to the closed question about social media usage?

  "2-4 hours"
• What is the main feature of open questions?

  Allows detailed answers in participants' own words
• What is a disadvantage of closed questions?

  They don't allow full expression of feelings
• How do closed questions facilitate comparisons?

  They provide standard answers for straightforward comparisons.
• What type of data do closed questions generate?

  Quantitative data, which is numerical
• What is a limitation of closed questions regarding flexibility?

  They miss unique perspectives not covered by choices
• How is data from closed questions analyzed?

  Simple, uses statistical methods
• What are closed questions?

  Questions with a fixed set of answer choices
• Why can closed questions lead to potential bias?

  Question structure can influence the answers given
• What is the advantage of using closed questions in data collection?

  They make data collection and analysis straightforward
• When are open questions particularly useful?

  When exploring complex topics needing nuanced understanding
• What do open questions provide in research?

  Detailed insights from participants' thoughts
• What is the main feature of closed questions?

  Provides fixed set of answer choices
• How is data from open questions analyzed?

  Complex, requires thematic analysis
• How can subjective interpretation affect open question data analysis?

  Researchers' biases can influence the results.
• What are open questions in questionnaires?

  Questions allowing detailed answers in own words
• Why are closed questions beneficial for data analysis?

  They generate numerical data that's easy to analyze.
• What format do closed questions typically follow?

  They offer a structured format focusing on key points.
• What type of data do open questions generate?

  Qualitative data
• How do open questions capture qualitative data?

  They allow expression of emotions and reasons
• What is one advantage of closed questions?

  They are quick to answer.
• How do open questions differ from multiple-choice questions?

  Open questions yield diverse and informative answers
• What are the advantages of using open questions in research?

  • Provide detailed insights
  • Capture rich qualitative data
  • Offer flexibility in responses
  • Useful for exploring complex topics
• What are the key differences between open and closed questions?

  • Open Questions:
  • Allow detailed answers
  • Produce qualitative data
  • Require complex thematic analysis
  • Closed Questions:
  • Provide fixed answer choices
  • Produce quantitative data
  • Use simple statistical methods
• Why are open questions valuable in research?

  They offer rich insights into thoughts and experiences
• What is a possible answer to the open question about social media?

  "Social media helps me stay connected with friends"
• What are the main advantages of closed questions?

  • Quick to answer
  • Generate numerical data
  • Provide standard answers
  • Offer a structured format
• How do closed questions differ from open questions in terms of detail provided?

  • Closed questions provide limited detail
  • Open questions allow full expression of feelings and opinions
• How can closed questions be analyzed?

  Statistically, due to their numerical nature
• Why are open questions considered flexible in responses?

  They reveal unexpected perspectives from participants
• What insights do open questions provide?

  Rich, in-depth
• What type of data is produced by closed questions, and why is it advantageous?

  Numerical data, which is easy to analyze and compare.
• What insights do closed questions provide?

  Limited, focused on predefined options