"cite" in closed-ended surveys

[Winnie1122]

Would it be correct to use 'cite' for closed-ended survey results?

 

[Tarheel]

Do you intend to quote somebody?

What's a closed-ended survey result?

 

[Winnie1122]

Do you intend to quote somebody?

What's a closed-ended survey result?

No, not to quote anyone. I'm asking about the verb 'cite' when reporting survey statistics.
A closed-ended survey has predetermined answer options that respondents choose from (like multiple choice). For example, a question might ask 'What is your main reason for choosing this university?' with options like:

• High academic standards - 68%
• Cost - n%
• Location - n%
• International recognition - n%

When reporting the survey results, one might write: '68% of respondents cited "high academic standards" as their main reason for choosing this university.'
I'm wondering if using 'cite' is correct here, or if verbs like 'chose', 'selected' or 'indicated' would be more appropriate.

 

[teechar]

When reporting the survey results, one might write: '68% of respondents cited "high academic standards" as their main reason.'

Yes, that's possible.

 

[jutfrank]

I'd say that 'cited' is a good choice if the question is not closed-ended.

Since there are multiple discrete answers to choose from, 'chose' and 'selected' work well but 'indicated' doesn't.