closed-ended or fixed choice questions

Closed-ended or fixed choice questions are questions that require respondents to choose from a predetermined set of responses, often presented in the form of multiple-choice. Examples of such questions include yes/no questions, rating scale questions, and multiple-choice questions. Closed-ended questions provide a straightforward means to quickly gather data, can reduce bias, and increase the ability to easily compare responses. On the other hand, they limit respondents to a predetermined set of responses, which can be limiting and can make it difficult to glean further insights.