Closed questions can have different formats. The following formats are most widely used.
Single choice
The most frequently used format is a question which can be answered by "yes/no" or a number (age in years, number of sexual partners etc).
Did you travel to a foreign country in the last month? Please tick the right box.
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Yes |
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No |
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Don't know |
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Checklist
Alternatively, a checklist can be provided:
Which of the following outdoor activities did you do last week? Please tick the appropriate activities. |
Running |
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Walking |
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Hiking |
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Cycling |
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Swimming |
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None of the above |
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Rating Scale
The same information can be asked in a more detailed way in a rating scale:
Did you do use sunscreen during the following outdoor activities during the past six months? Please indicate how often you used sunscreen. |
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Always |
Sometimes |
Seldom |
Never |
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Walking |
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Cycling |
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The rating scale could be numerical:
Do you think that information on the risk of sunburns would be useful for you? Please circle |
Not at all Useful |
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2 |
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Very Useful |
Or analogue:
How severe is your pain in this moment on a scale from 0-10? Please put the tick on the line |
0 (No pain) -------------------------------I----------------------------- 10 (Very severe pain) |
Lickert Scale
Another option is the use of the Lickert scale to measure attitudes.
Sunburns cannot be avoided during outdoor activities.
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No, I strongly disagree |
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No, I disagree quite a lot |
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No, I disagree just a little |
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I'm not sure about this |
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Yes, I agree just a little |
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Yes, I agree quite a lot |
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Yes, I strongly agree |
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