Antwoordkarakteristiek

Antwoordkarakteristiek is a Dutch term that refers to the characteristic features of an answer to a question. The concept is used in educational assessment, survey research, linguistics, and data analysis to describe what makes an answer appropriate, complete, or high quality.

Etymology and usage. The word is a compound of antwoord (answer) and karakteristiek (characteristic). It is not a standard dictionary entry in all contexts, but appears in technical and academic Dutch to discuss the qualities that typify a good response. The exact meaning can vary by domain, but it generally centers on observable attributes of an answer.

Domains and methods. In education and assessment, antwoordkarakteristiek informs rubrics and scoring guides by outlining desired features of responses. In content analysis or survey research, it helps researchers code free-text answers according to predefined characteristics. In linguistics and natural language processing, characteristics such as length, specificity, coherence, justification, and use of sources may be analyzed to characterize responses.

Common features. Typical elements associated with antwoordkarakteristiek include relevance to the question, completeness, factual accuracy, logical structure, justification or reasoning, clarity, conciseness, and appropriate use of evidence or examples. Depending on context, tonal quality, objectivity, and absence of irrelevant information may also be considered.

Limitations and related terms. The assessment of answer characteristics is inherently context-dependent and can involve subjective judgment. Cultural and disciplinary differences influence what is considered high-quality. Related concepts include answer quality, scoring rubrics, content analysis, and response coding.

See also. Answer quality, rubrics, content analysis, response coding.