binary question
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nounpl: binary questions
pergunta binária
1. A question that can be answered with one of two possible responses, typically 'yes' or 'no'
The survey included a binary question asking whether respondents agreed or disagreed with the statement.
A pesquisa incluiu uma pergunta binária perguntando se os respondentes concordavam ou discordavam da afirmação.
2. In logic and computer science, a question that has exactly two mutually exclusive answer options
In programming, a binary question determines which of two code paths will be executed.
Na programação, uma pergunta binária determina qual de dois caminhos de código será executado.
3. A question that forces a choice between two alternatives without allowing for nuance or middle ground
Framing complex political issues as binary questions oversimplifies the debate.
Enquadrar questões políticas complexas como perguntas binárias simplifica demais o debate.
The term 'binary question' is widely used in American and Brazilian academic, marketing, and research contexts. In Brazil, surveys and questionnaires frequently use binary questions for data collection, while Portugal may favor slightly different terminology in some regions. The concept reflects a preference for quantifiable, measurable responses in scientific methodology across both Portuguese-speaking regions.
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