fixed-responseformat
nounUK /fɪkst rɪˈspɒns ˈfɔːmæt/
US /fɪkst rɪˈspɑːns ˈfɔːrmæt/
A fixed-response format is a way of asking questions where you must pick from set answers.
The quiz used a fixed-response format, so we circled one of four choices for each question.
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2. A test design in which students choose from provided options rather than writing their own answers.
The teacher preferred a fixed-response format for the spelling test to make grading faster.
3. A data collection method that limits replies to predefined categories.
The census form uses a fixed-response format so the answers can be counted easily.
4. A communication style where replies are limited to a set of standard phrases or codes.
The customer service chat used a fixed-response format with buttons like 'Yes' and 'No'.