When surveys are used, participants are often asked to use a response scale or response category e.g., often, sometimes, not very often, never) that matches how they feel about a behavior or how likely they are to exhibit the behavior. This is called:

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A closed ended response scale provides specific options for participants to choose from, such as "often," "sometimes," "not very often," and "never," which are predetermined by the researcher.

When Surveys Are Used, Participants Are Often Asked to Use