Which of the following statements about open-ended versus closed-ended questions is FALSE?
A) The responses to open-ended questions are more easily quantified.
B) Open-ended questions are generally better to use when asking about the frequency of sensitive or socially disapproved behaviors.
C) Responses to open-ended questions can be used to design response options for closed-ended questions.
D) Open-ended questions are more useful when one is unsure of the appropriate response options to use with closed-ended questions.

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The statement that "responses to open-ended questions are more easily quantified" is false. Open-ended questions often produce qualitative data that can be analyzed for themes and patterns, but it is more difficult to quantify the responses compared to closed-ended questions where responses are pre-defined and can be easily tallied up.

Which of the Following Statements About Open-Ended Versus Closed-Ended Questions