1. Checklist:
where the respondent is asked to tick appropriate responses such as reasons for an action or things experienced.
For example: What was most important to you in applying to the university in which you study?
(a) Reputation
(b) Accessibility
(c) Costs
(d) Subject
(e) Delivery
In this case this question allows only one item to be selected but other questions can be asked that allow multiple responses.
This type of question is popular and fairly easy to analyse. However, it is difficult to
think of all the categories.