## Instructional Document: Open-Number Question Example ### Overview This image presents an example of an "Open-Number Question." It provides instructions on how to answer such a question, emphasizing the format for providing both the answer and a confidence level. It includes a sample question and an example response. ### Components/Axes * **Title:** Located at the top in a blue rounded-corner box: "Example: Open-Number Question" * **Instructions:** A block of text providing guidance on how to answer the question and the required format. * **Question:** A sample question about calculating the total bolts of fiber. * **Answer Space:** A blank space is provided for the answer. * **Example Answer:** An example of how to provide the answer and confidence level. ### Detailed Analysis * **Title Text:** The title "Example: Open-Number Question" is contained within a light blue box with rounded corners located in the upper center of the image. * **Instruction Text:** The instructions section contains the following information: * "Read the question, provide your answer and your confidence in this answer." * "Note: The confidence indicates how likely you think your answer is true." * "Use the following format to answer:" * "```Answer and Confidence (0-100): [ONLY the number; not a complete sentence], [Your confidence level, please only include the numerical number in the range of 0-100]\%```" * "Only the answer and confidence, don't give me the explanation" * **Sample Question:** "Question: A robe takes 2 bolts of blue fiber and half that much white fiber. How many bolts in total does it take?" * **Answer Space:** A series of underscores, "-------------" is provided after the question, as a place to write the answer. * **Example Answer:** "Answer and Confidence: 3, 85%" ### Key Observations * The instructions emphasize providing only the numerical answer and confidence level without explanation. * The confidence level is specified to be a number between 0 and 100, followed by a percentage sign. * The sample question requires a simple calculation: 2 bolts of blue fiber + 1 bolt of white fiber (half of 2) = 3 bolts in total. * The example answer of "3, 85%" correctly answers the question and provides a confidence level. ### Interpretation The image provides a clear example of how to answer open-number questions, particularly focusing on eliciting the respondent's confidence in their answer. The structure emphasizes succinctness and quantification of uncertainty, likely for subsequent analysis of response accuracy and confidence calibration. The example is designed to guide respondents in adhering to the specified format, ensuring consistency in data collection.