dichotomous question
nounUK /daɪˈkɒtəməs ˈkwɛstʃən/
US /daɪˈkɑːtəməs ˈkwɛstʃən/
A dichotomous question is a question that has only two possible answers, like yes or no.
The survey used a dichotomous question asking people to choose between 'agree' and 'disagree'.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A question in logic that splits a subject into two mutually exclusive categories.
The philosopher posed a dichotomous question dividing actions into voluntary and involuntary.
3. A research instrument item that restricts respondents to exactly two response categories.
Researchers coded the dichotomous question as 1 for yes and 0 for no.
4. A rhetorical device that presents an issue as having only two opposing sides.
The debate framed the issue as a dichotomous question of right versus wrong.