The primary disadvantage of closed-response questions is that
A)they allow respondents too much flexibility in their responses.
B)responses are very difficult to code and to summarize.
C)respondents may be forced to choose among response alternatives that don't describe their true opinion.
D)all of these

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Closed-response questions limit the range of possible responses, which may not fully capture the respondent's true opinion or experience. This can lead to respondents feeling forced to choose among response alternatives that don't describe their true opinion. However, options A and B are incorrect as closed-response questions are designed to limit respondents' flexibility in their responses, and responses are actually easier to code and summarize compared to open-ended questions.

The Primary Disadvantage of Closed-Response Questions Is That