@jordanstubb.
1. To probe ambiguous responses effectively, you can craft a prompt that gently nudges the respondent towards providing a more specific answer without overwhelming them with options. Here's an example of how you might phrase it:
"Thanks for your response! When you say 'a few minutes,' could you help me understand a bit better? Would that be closer to around 3 minutes, or perhaps a bit more, like around 5 minutes?"
This approach uses a softer touch to encourage the respondent to think in terms of the predefined ranges without directly presenting all the options at once.
2. For a more concise way to present the options, you can integrate them into the question itself. Here's an example:
"How long do you expect the task to take: around 1-3 minutes, 3-5 minutes, or 5-7 minutes?"
This prompt is straightforward and eliminates the need for additional phrases like "your options are," making the interaction more fluid and natural.