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GCSE Psychology · key term
A question that limits the response to a set of options, such as ‘yes’ or ‘no’, or a rating scale.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 1
Revise: Quantitative and Qualitative DataQuestionnaires and interviews can generate quantitative data through closed questions, which offer fixed response options. A researcher can count how many participants choose ‘yes’ or ‘no’. A numerical rating scale, such as asking participants to rate their happiness from 1 to 7, also produces quantitative data.
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A question that requires participants to choose from a fixed set of responses.
When asked to write a closed question, include its response options. For an open question, allow an answer in the participant’s own words.
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A closed question gives participants a fixed set of responses. These might be yes/no options or several categories. For example: ‘Do you access social media at least once a day?
