Question

what is a closed question? what is an open question? discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of question. a closed question always has yes or no answers, whereas an open question is a free - response question. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of question. a. closed questions are harder to analyze, because they limit the responses. open questions allow respondents to state exactly how they feel, but are easier to analyze due to the variety of answers. b. closed questions are easier to analyze, but limit the responses. open questions allow respondents to state exactly how they feel, but are harder to analyze due to the variety of answers and possible misinterpretation of answers. c. closed questions allow respondents to state exactly how they feel, but are harder to analyze due to the variety of answers and possible misinterpretation of answers. open questions are easier to analyze, but limit the responses. d. closed questions are easier to analyze, because they usually gather more accurate data. open questions limit the responses, but are harder to analyze since not every viewpoint will be covered.

Explanation:

Closed - questions have predefined response options (like yes - no), making data analysis easier as responses are structured. However, they limit what respondents can say. Open - questions allow for free - form responses, enabling respondents to express their true feelings, but the variety of answers and potential for misinterpretation make them harder to analyze.

Answer:

B. Closed questions are easier to analyze, but limit the responses. Open questions allow respondents to state exactly how they feel, but are harder to analyze due to the variety of answers and possible misinterpretation of answers.