With closed-ended or forced-choice questions, the respondent is given a number of options to choose from, one being "other," which allows him or her to elaborate on an answer that is not on the prepared list.

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Closed-ended or forced-choice questions limit responses to the options provided, and including an "other" option with space for elaboration effectively makes the question partially open-ended, not purely closed-ended.

With Closed-Ended or Forced-Choice Questions, the Respondent Is Given a Number