Which of the following would best describe an open-ended response option?
A) When you have participants answer by rank ordering set choices
B) Leaving a blank space for a participant to write an answer
C) Having a categorical response option
D) Having a participant answer using a Likert scale

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Open-ended response options allow participants to provide answers in their own words, without being constrained by predefined choices. Leaving a blank space for participants to write an answer is an example of this, as it does not limit their responses to specific options.

Which of the Following Would Best Describe an Open-Ended Response