multiple response vs plural response

Both "multiple response" and "plural response" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Multiple response" is commonly used in surveys or questionnaires to indicate that respondents can select more than one answer. On the other hand, "plural response" is not as commonly used and may not convey the intended meaning as clearly.

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multiple response

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of surveys or questionnaires to indicate that respondents can select more than one answer.

Use "multiple response" when referring to a situation where respondents are allowed to choose more than one answer in a survey or questionnaire.

Examples:

The survey included a multiple response question about favorite colors.
Participants were asked to provide a multiple response to the question.
The multiple response format allowed for a more nuanced understanding of participant preferences.

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List of reasons (multiple responses allowed)
List of items (multiple responses allowed)
List of activities (multiple responses allowed)
List of difficulties (multiple responses allowed)
List of sources (multiple responses allowed)
List of examples of activities allowing for an assessment of skills (from low to high, multiple responses allowed)
No answer List of examples of activities allowing for an assessment of skills (from low to high, multiple responses allowed)
There were several women who wrote to him but one woman wrote to him multiple, multiple times with no response.
The amended versions of the software applications shall provide for both online real-time exchange mode and batch exchange mode, the latter allowing for the exchange of multiple requests or responses within one message.
The amended versions of the software applications shall provide for both online real-time exchange mode and batch exchange mode, the latter allowing for the exchange of multiple requests or responses within one message.
There were several women who wrote to him, but one woman wrote to him multiple, multiple times with no response.
Patients undergoing stimulation of follicular growth are at an increased risk of developing hyperstimulation in view of possible excessive oestrogen response and multiple follicular development.
To minimise the risk of multiple pregnancy, careful monitoring of ovarian response is recommended.
The incoming responses are consolidated by the core application in one response message to the client application (this functionality is called a Multiple Country Inquiry).
The Treaty of Amsterdam will help us, as it provides a response to the multiple challenges confronting the European Union.
Gardasil induced specific antibody responses against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 in pregnant rats, following one or multiple intramuscular injections.
Multiple publications, referred to in the response document, and long-standing clinical experience support the unrestricted indication.
It is important that we deal with these health problems, in response to this citizen's petition, relating to the discriminatory treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis.
In response, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for the development of a Code of Good Practice in Multiple Sclerosis by the European Commission.
Multiple concentrations of the test substance over a range adequate to define the response should be used.

Alternatives:

multiple choice
multiple selection
multiple answer

plural response

This phrase is correct but not as commonly used as "multiple response." It may not convey the intended meaning as clearly in the context of surveys or questionnaires.

While "plural response" can be used to refer to multiple answers, it is less common in the context of surveys or questionnaires compared to "multiple response."

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I believe the correct plural is octopi.
Terrorism seeks to destroy free and plural societies.
A plural Spain in a plural Europe, creating more Union.
Now, "y'all" is plural.
Put your guns, plural, into the trunk.
The plural of coccyx is coccyges.
Actually, it's keys... plural.
Actually, it's keys - plural.
Digging the stars into her bones and puncturing the plural cavity, killing her.
Mormons abandoned the practice of plural marriage a long time ago.
[gasps] - still formal, but plural.
I believe the correct plural is octopi.
Singular, not plural, you...
First personal singular, not third person plural.
First off, the plural is Blued Bott.
Which suggests that there were plural abductors.
Try using the first person plural.
We the rulers talk always in plural.
Some more of these plural personalities.
It is political parties that enable this plural representation.

Alternatives:

multiple response
multiple choice
multiple selection

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