The coding of open-ended questions
A)is much more difficult than for closed-ended questions.
B)could require the coder to make a judgmental decision.
C)and the problems involved make it advisable to avoid open-ended questions as much as possible.
D)can be difficult when the handwriting of the respondents is illegible.
E)all of these.

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All of the options listed are true. Open-ended questions require more difficult and subjective coding, often involving judgment calls by coders, and the issues involved in coding illegible handwriting can also present challenges. These factors may lead researchers to avoid open-ended questions when possible.

The Coding of Open-Ended Questions