Imagine that you're trying to rewrite a survey. You find a multiple-choice question that asks, "What is your favorite recreational activity?" and gives three response options: watching television, shopping, or sports. You add a fourth response option, "other," and invite respondents to write an activity of their choice. What kind of question have you just made?

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By adding an "other" option with a space for respondents to write their own answer, the question becomes open-ended, allowing for a variety of responses beyond the predefined options.

Imagine That You're Trying to Rewrite a Survey