APA Dictionary of Psychology
open question
- in a test or survey, an item that does not come with any multiple-choice options for the respondent. Compare fixed-alternative question.
- in an interview, a question that encourages the respondent to answer freely in their own words, providing as much or as little detail as desired. For example, a candidate in a job interview may be asked the open question, “How would you describe yourself?”
Updated on 11/15/2023
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