Which of the following is an example of a closed question?
A)"Which of the following four issues do you feel is the most important problem facing this country today? If you prefer, you may name a different problem as most important; simply choose 'other' and explain your answer." (Four choices are given, plus 'other'.)
B)"Write down in one or two sentences how you feel about this statement: The biggest problem facing our nation today is a lack of presidential leadership."
C)"What do you feel is the most important problem facing this country today?" (No choices offered; participant must fill in the blank.)
D)None of the above.

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Closed questions are those that limit the respondent's answer to a set of predefined choices. In option A, the respondent is given four choices plus an 'other' option but is still confined to selecting from a predefined list, making it a closed question.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Closed