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Merrian-Webster
Pronunciation
\ˌō-pən-ˈen-dəd\
Function
adjective
Date
1825
Definition
not rigorously fixed: as a: adaptable to the developing needs of a situation b: permitting or designed to permit spontaneous and unguided responses — open–end·ed·ness noun
Wikipedia
A closed-ended question is a form of question, which normally can be answered with a simple "yes/no" dichotomous question, a specific simple piece of information, or a selection from multiple choices (multiple-choice question), if one excludes such non-answer responses as dodging a question, refusing or declaring an inability to answer, etc..
Examples
- Do you know your weight? -- Yes
- What is your weight? -- 167 lbs
An open-ended question is a form of question, opposite to the closed-ended one, which cannot be answered with a simple "yes/no" or a specific piece of information.
- What do you think about your weight?
