{"id":13227,"date":"2023-01-25T17:08:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T17:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shout.com\/?p=13227"},"modified":"2023-01-25T17:08:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T17:08:35","slug":"open-ended-vs-closed-ended-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-stagesh.bugfree.co.uk\/survey-design\/open-ended-vs-closed-ended-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Open-Ended vs. Closed-Ended Questions in Surveys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Open-ended and closed-ended questions are two different types of questions that are used in surveys and research. The main difference between the two is the type of response they elicit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s get right into open-ended vs. closed-ended questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open-ended questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Open-ended questions<\/a> allow respondents to provide a free-form answer, meaning that they can respond in their own words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of questions are used to gather qualitative data, as they allow for a more in-depth and detailed understanding of the respondent’s thoughts and opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, open feedback can be time-consuming to analyze, and the responses may be more difficult to compare across respondents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of open-ended questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Examples of open-ended questions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. How would you improve our product\/ service?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Can you tell me about a difficult experience you’ve had and how you overcame it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. How do you see the future of this industry?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What do you think are the most important qualities for success in this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Can you describe a time when you had to work with a difficult team member?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. In your opinion, what are some of the major challenges facing society today?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. How do you manage stress and stay motivated in your work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Can you tell me about a particularly meaningful project you have worked on?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. In your opinion, what are the key factors that contribute to a successful business?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. How do you approach problem-solving and decision-making in your work?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    When it comes to choosing a question type<\/a> for open-ended questions, you’ll likely need to use one of the below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n