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The phrase "a screening question" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a question designed to determine eligibility or suitability for a particular purpose, such as in surveys or interviews.
Example: "Before we proceed with the interview, I would like to ask you a screening question to ensure you meet the basic requirements for this position."
Alternatives: "qualifying question" or "preliminary question".
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To find out the magnitude of violence against female partners among patients who visit their family doctor.To study frequency and acceptance of its investigation by the family doctor and to assess the effectiveness of a screening question on abuse.
A screening question in order to permit more accurate dating is essential to reduce telescoping bias.
A screening question ascertained whether headache had occurred in the last year.
Recent research showed that the exclusion of such a screening question led to high telescoping (Reep 2013a, 2014).
The survey opens with a screening question for individuals who have gone to a restaurant at least once a year.
A screening question asked whether headache, "not related to flu, hangover, cold or head injury", had occurred at least once within the previous year.
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For all participants there were (i) personal and demographic enquiry and (ii) a headache screening question ("Have you had a headache in the last year?").
A neutral screening question supplemented with questions on headache severity and frequency will probably be the most sensitive method.
All modules start with a dichotomized screening question concerning experience of the presence/absence of thoughts or behaviors.
For all participants there were (i) personal and demographic enquiry and (ii) a neutral headache screening question ("Have you had a headache during the last 12 months?").
The screening question is a key aspect of a population survey approach.
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