Explain the difference between an open question and a closed ...

[Jkov05]

Explain the difference between an open question and a closed question.

Question 2

The following statement that was provided as part of the fine print at the end of the reported results of a survey: In addition to sampling error, question wording in conducting surveys can introduce error or bias into the findings of public opinion polls.. What is the type of bias being referred to here?

[mcarey591]

Answer to Question 1

An open question is one in which respondents are allowed to answer in their own words; a closed question is one in which respondents are given a list of alternatives from which to choose their answer.

Answer to Question 2

This type of bias is response bias.

[Jkov05]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[dyrone]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it