For demographic purposes, a mail survey sent out by the American Cancer Society asks each respondent to identify their race by choosing among a list of possibilities. This common type of question is called a(n) ____ question.

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A multiple-choice question offers a list of possibilities to choose from, which is what is described in the question prompt. Dichotomous questions only provide two options for respondents to choose from, categorized questions ask respondents to place themselves into pre-determined categories or groups, open-ended questions require respondents to provide their own answers, and optional response questions allow respondents to choose whether or not to answer the question.

For Demographic Purposes, a Mail Survey Sent Out by the American