When a set of possible answers to select for a question is given to a respondent, it is called 

When a set of possible answers to select for a question is given to a respondent, it is called Fixed choice question.

Key PointsFixed choice question:

• A fixed choice question, also known as a closed-ended or multiple-choice question.
• It is a type of question where the respondent is provided with a predefined set of options to choose from.
• The options are typically presented as a list, and the respondent selects the most appropriate answer from the available choices.
• Fixed choice questions are commonly used in surveys, assessments, questionnaires, and other forms of data collection to gather specific information in a structured manner.
• The respondent's response is limited to the provided options and does not allow for open-ended or free-form answers.

Additional InformationOpen-ended question:

• An open-ended question in data collection is a question that allows the respondent to answer in their own words and provide a more detailed and personalized response.

Classical question :

• Classical questions, on the other hand, are closed-ended questions that are designed to elicit specific responses. These types of questions are often used in quantitative research
• Examples of classical questions include: Yes/no questions: Do you believe climate change is a serious threat?

Filtered question:

• A filtered question is a question that is used to exclude certain respondents from a survey or data collection process.
• It is a question that is designed to identify respondents who do not meet the criteria for participation in the study and can be used to weed out respondents who are ineligible or not relevant to the research question.