A researcher must administer a questionnaire about pet care to a population of pet owners and non-pet owners. The questionnaire first asks, 'Do you own a pet: Yes or No.' He then includes directions in boldface type that say 'If you answered NO to Question 1, please skip Question 2 and continue to Question 3.' What kind of question is the researcher employing?

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The researcher is using a filter question, which directs respondents down different paths based on their initial answer to the first question. If they answer "No" to owning a pet, they are instructed to skip the next question and move on. This helps to ensure that respondents are only answering questions that are relevant to them, and not wasting time or providing inaccurate information.

A Researcher Must Administer a Questionnaire About Pet Care to a Population