restricted question
[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈkwɛstʃən/]
nounpl: restricted questions
pergunta restrita
1. A question that limits the scope of acceptable answers by imposing constraints on the response options or topics that can be addressed
The survey used restricted questions to gather specific data about customer satisfaction with only predefined answer choices.
A pesquisa utilizou perguntas restritas para coletar dados específicos sobre a satisfação do cliente com apenas opções de resposta predefinidas.
2. In education and testing, a question that requires answers to fall within specific parameters or categories
The restricted question format prevented students from providing open-ended interpretations.
O formato de pergunta restrita impediu que os alunos fornecessem interpretações abertas.
3. A question in research methodology designed to yield quantifiable or categorized responses rather than subjective opinions
Researchers preferred restricted questions for their ability to produce measurable results.
Os pesquisadores preferiram perguntas restritas pela sua capacidade de produzir resultados mensuráveis.
In Brazil, restricted questions are commonly used in educational assessments, market research, and official surveys (IBGE). The preference for restricted questions reflects the emphasis on quantifiable data collection in formal institutional contexts. In contrast, open-ended questions are often employed in qualitative social research and community-based studies that value participant voice and narrative.
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