yesornoquestion

A yesornoquestion is a type of question that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no". These questions are also known as closed questions or dichotomic questions. They are characterized by their binary nature, offering only two possible responses. Unlike open-ended questions, which encourage detailed explanations, yesornoquestions seek confirmation or denial of a statement or proposition.

The primary function of a yesornoquestion is to elicit a specific and often factual response. They are useful for quickly gathering information, confirming details, or making decisions when a simple affirmative or negative is sufficient. For example, "Are you coming to the meeting?" or "Did you finish the report?" are common yesornoquestions.

In surveys and questionnaires, yesornoquestions are frequently used to categorize respondents or to gauge opinions on specific issues. They can be efficient for data collection and analysis due to their straightforward response format. However, overreliance on yesornoquestions can limit the depth of information obtained, as they do not allow for nuance or further elaboration. Sometimes, a third option, such as "perhaps" or "I don't know," may be included to provide slightly more flexibility, but the core structure remains binary.