A closed-ended question is one in which respondents are ______.

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A closed-ended question provides explicit responses that the respondents can choose from, as opposed to an open-ended question where the respondents are free to write their own answers in their own words. Option A is incorrect because offering space to write answers in their own words is a characteristic of an open-ended question. Option C is incorrect because a closed-ended question is designed to offer responses that are clear and unambiguous, without multiple meanings. Option D is incorrect because closed-ended questions provide specific instructions on how the respondent should answer the question.

A Closed-Ended Question Is One in Which Respondents Are ______