wouldn’t have let me get the transgender info as easily
Only ask one question at a time. If you wanted info about “transgender” then ask a “transgender” question. Example:
Are you transgender?
No
Yes, F->M
Yes, M->F
Yes, but I prefer not to specify
Prefer not to answer
Of course, this logically excludes those who would prefer to answer but are Yes—other, but your earlier point about ‘other’ applies if you don’t want to code open-ends.
Only ask one question at a time. If you wanted info about “transgender” then ask a “transgender” question. Example:
Are you transgender?
No
Yes, F->M
Yes, M->F
Yes, but I prefer not to specify
Prefer not to answer
Of course, this logically excludes those who would prefer to answer but are Yes—other, but your earlier point about ‘other’ applies if you don’t want to code open-ends.