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respondent

— The individual completing the questionnaire.

Full explanation:

This can vary depending on the context. Respondents may include the person being assessed (self-report), a parent (parent-report), or others such as teachers or clinicians.

Example:

For example, self-report refers to measures completed by someone from the target population. Parent-report refers to a questionnaire completed by a parent. Other respondents may include teachers or clinicians.

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