question stem
In a survey or examination, the focus or salient part of a particular question that…In a survey or examination, the focus or salient part of a particular question that the respondent or examinee is asked to answer, excluding any additional prompts or information provided as context; often, the opening part of a multiple choice question.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a survey or examination, the focus or salient part of a particular question that the respondent or examinee is asked to answer, excluding any additional prompts or information provided as context; often, the opening part of a multiple choice question.
Forms
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See also
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