QUESTION
Explain in detail the taxonomy of question types. For each type, devise five questions.
Course: Critical thinking and reflective practices
Course code 8611
Level: B.Ed Solved Assignment
ANSWER
Taxonomy of Question Types
Multiple approaches to classifying questions exist in the education literature. The taxonomy presented below is based on the research of William W. Wilen, and informed by the work of Angelo V. Ciardiello, both of whom have published extensively on best practices in questioning skills. Wilen’s simplified classification system is based on the taxonomy presented by Gallagher and Aschner’s research and takes into account Bloom’s taxonomy. The taxonomy below presents separates questions into four quadrants with paired criteria:
Questions can be categorized into several types based on their purpose, structure, and the type of response they elicit. Here are some common question types along with examples:
Closed-Ended Questions:
These questions typically have a limited set of
predetermined answer choices, often requiring a simple "yes" or
"no" response or selecting from multiple options.
Example Questions:
Is the sky blue?
Did you eat breakfast today?
Are you coming to the party?
Have you visited Paris before?
Do you like chocolate?
Open-Ended Questions:
Open-ended questions allow for a more detailed and expansive response, encouraging the respondent to provide their thoughts, feelings, or opinions.
Example Questions:
How would you describe your dream vacation?
What are your thoughts on climate change?
Can you tell me about your favorite childhood memory?
What challenges do you think our education system faces?
How do you approach problem-solving?
Multiple-Choice Questions:
These questions present a statement or question along with several answer options, with the respondent selecting the most appropriate one.
Example Questions:
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
a) William Shakespeare b) Jane Austen c) Charles Dickens d) Mark Twain
What is the capital city of Japan?
Which gas do plants use for photosynthesis?
a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Carbon Dioxide d) Hydrogen
Ranking Questions:
In ranking questions, respondents are asked to arrange a set of items in a specific order based on their preferences or significance.
Example Questions:
Rank the following seasons in order of your preference: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring.
Arrange these animals from largest to smallest: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, and Kangaroo.
Rank the following programming languages based on your familiarity: Python, Java, C++, Ruby, and JavaScript.
Order these activities according to your daily routine:
Exercise, Breakfast, Commuting, Work, Leisure.
Likert Scale Questions:
Likert scale questions measure respondents' agreement or disagreement with a statement, typically using a scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree."
Example Questions:
Please indicate how much you agree with the statement: "Regular exercise is important for overall health and well-being."
To what extent do you believe that technology has positively impacted education?
Rate your level of satisfaction with our customer service: Very Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, Neutral, Satisfied, Very Satisfied.
How confident do you feel about your presentation skills?
Not at all confident, Slightly confident, Moderately confident, Very confident,
Extremely confident.
Descriptive Questions:
Descriptive questions prompt respondents to provide detailed information or describe a situation, experience, or concept.
Example Questions:
Can you describe the process of photosynthesis in plants?
Tell me about a time when you faced a challenging situation at work and how you resolved it.
Describe the main features of your favorite smartphone.
Explain the concept of supply and demand in economics.
What does the term "biodiversity" mean and why is it important?
Probing Questions:
Probing questions are used to delve deeper into a
respondent's answer, seeking further clarification or additional details.
Example Questions:
Could you elaborate on your reasons for choosing that option?
Can you provide an example to illustrate your point?
What factors influenced your decision?
Hypothetical Questions:
Example Questions:
If you could travel back in time, which historical event would you want to witness?
What would you do if you won a million dollars in the lottery?
If you were the CEO of a company, how would you improve employee morale?
Imagine a world without the internet—how do you think it would impact daily life?
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
These are just a few examples of question types within the taxonomy. Each type serves a specific purpose in gathering information, conducting interviews, surveys, or engaging in converse
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