Close-ended questions are those that can be answered with a limited number of specific responses, typically “yes” or “no” or a choice from a set of options. Examples of close-ended questions include:
- Are you male or female?
- What is your favorite color?
- Have you ever been to Europe?
Close-ended questions are often used in surveys, questionnaires, and other data-gathering methods because they are easy to administer and provide quantifiable results. They can also be used to quickly gather information about a large group of people.