Types of Closed-Ended Questions
Dichotomous
Do you believe a clothing store should be included in the plans for the
Shopping mall?
[1] Yes
[2] No
Multiple Choice
In preparing copy for the printer, which method of attaching printed pages to a
backing sheet is preferred?
[1] Stapling [2] Taping
[3] Gluing
[4] Other: _____________________
Please specify
Rating
How often do you purchase lunch in the company’s cafeteria?
[1] Very Frequently (almost daily)
[2] Frequently (Twice a week)
[3] Occasionally (Once a week)
[4] Seldom (Twice a month)
[5] Rarely (Once every six months)
[6] Never
Likert Scale
Indicate your agreement with the following statement by circling the number on
the scale which most closely represents your opinion.
The major reason for the current economic situation is the inability of the
legislative and executive branches of government to develop a workable federal
budget.
[1] Strongly disagree
[2] Disagree
[3] No opinion
[4] Agree
[5] Strongly agree
The other Likert Scale type is with the response options angled up. Not easy to set up. I
usually use a table to help with the layout. The words are inserts from Word Art. I
expand my margins to help things fit.
Overall, do you think trade
globalization is good for:
1.
Consumers like you
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
2.
Companies in your country
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
3.
Creating jobs in your country
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Semantic Differential Scale
Indicate your attitude regarding the introduction of a state-run lottery:
Bad:
Unimportant:
Unacceptable:
[1]
[1]
[1]
[2]
[2]
[2]
[3]
[3]
[3]
[4]
[4]
[4]
[5]
[5]
[5]
[6]
[6]
[6]
[7] :Good
[7] :Important
[7] :Acceptable
Ranking
If your company required you to transfer to one of the following cities, what
would be your order of preference. (“1” is first choice, “2” is second choice, etc.)
[
] Denver [
] Miami
[
] Chicago [
] Boston [
Checklist
Which of the following would you like to see in a cafeteria?
(Check all that apply)
[1] Cold Sandwiches
[2] Hot Sandwiches
[3] Soup
[4] Salad Bar
[5] Fruit Bar
[6] Full Course Meals
Fill-in-the-Blank
How many children do you have? _____________
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