The *OPEN keyword is used to capture open-ended verbatims for an “Other” option. When the interviewer selects the “Other” option, an open-ended (OE) form will appear, allowing the interviewer to enter the respondent’s verbatim response.
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script definition (.q)
*QUESTION Q1 *SR
Q1. What is your role in this shop/business? [SA]
1:Owner / Partner
2:Manager
97:Other (Please specify) *OPEN
Explanation
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The *OPEN keyword is used to capture open-ended verbatims for an “Other” option. When the interviewer selects the “Other” option, an open-ended (OE) form appears, allowing the interviewer to enter the respondent’s verbatim response.
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The *OPEN keyword is used to capture open-ended verbatims for an “Other” option. When the interviewer selects the “Other” option, an open-ended (OE) form appears, allowing the interviewer to enter the respondent’s verbatim response.
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