question stem
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
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.
Example Sentences
- "If there are multiple correct answers to a question stem, don’t try to predict all of them."
- "The question stem is presented in the largest font and is bolded; it is the most visually dominant element on the page help draw respondents’ attention to it. The response options and spaces are in a smaller font and indented underneath the question stem."
- "10. Which of the following ethnographic studies indicate the use of the “emic” approach? Select all that apply. […] Test-Taking Tip: The key word in the question stem is “emic,” which means the insider’s view."