Open Ended v. Close Ended Questions

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What is an Open Ended Question?

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An Open Ended Question is a type of question that allows for a detailed response and encourages the respondent to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings.

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What is a Close Ended Question?

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A Close Ended Question is a type of question that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no', or with a specific piece of information.

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Give an example of an Open Ended Question.

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An example of an Open Ended Question is: 'What do you enjoy most about school?'

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Give an example of a Close Ended Question.

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An example of a Close Ended Question is: 'Do you like pizza?'

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What is the purpose of Open Ended Questions?

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The purpose of Open Ended Questions is to gather more in-depth information and insights from the respondent.

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What is the purpose of Close Ended Questions?

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The purpose of Close Ended Questions is to obtain specific information quickly and easily.

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How do Open Ended Questions promote discussion?

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Open Ended Questions promote discussion by inviting the respondent to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in detail.

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How do Close Ended Questions limit responses?

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Close Ended Questions limit responses by restricting the answer options to a simple choice or fact.

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What type of question would you ask to learn about someone's hobbies?

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You would ask an Open Ended Question, such as 'What hobbies do you enjoy and why?'

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What type of question would you ask to find out if someone has a pet?

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You would ask a Close Ended Question, such as 'Do you have a pet?'