Suppose that there is a shopping mall interview situation in which the interviewer wants to find respondents who have been snow skiing in the past year so that she can ask them questions about what type of equipment they prefer. She approaches a shopper, and after introducing herself and explaining the purpose of the study, she asks: "Have you been snow skiing in the past year?" What type of question is this?

Screener

Explanation:

A screener is a series of qualifying questions to determine if the respondent fits specific criteria to participate in a research study. The screener helps the interviewer get his/her target audience and it's a vital step in carrying out survey as it ensures data validity and credibility. The question, " Have you been snow skying in the past year" asked by the interviewer is a screening question.

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