Glossary

Argument open-ended question An open-ended question that asks the participant about both sides of an issue.
Closed-ended question A question that offers a list of response options.
Contributor Anyone who significantly contributed to the purpose, method, or analysis of a survey and could speak about the survey if asked.
Convenience sample A sample selected based on the convenience of contacting the participants.
Cover letter A letter included in every survey that answers the following questions:

Who is conducting the survey?

Why is the survey being done?

What information is being sought?

How have the participants been selected? ...

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