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General Social Survey, 2002

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
1) Year of survey (YEAR)
TOTAL%
2002) 20022765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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2) Respondent original ID Number (ID)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL27651377.483807
3) Last week were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (WRKSTAT)
TOTAL%
1) Working full time143251.8
2) Working part time31211.3
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike521.9
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work1214.4
5) Retired41415.0
6) In school782.8
7) Keeping house2689.7
8) Other883.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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4) If working, full or part time: How many hours did you work last week, at all jobs? (HRS1)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL174442.26715
5) If with a job, but not at work: How many hours a week do you usually work, at all jobs? (HRS2)
TOTAL%
1) 11.9
3) 311.9
6) 611.9
7) 711.9
8) 811.9
10) 1023.8
15) 1511.9
20) 2011.9
24) 2447.7
25) 2523.8
30) 3035.8
32) 3211.9
35) 3511.9
40) 401528.8
42) 4223.8
43) 4311.9
45) 4511.9
46) 4611.9
50) 5059.6
56) 5611.9
57) 5711.9
60) 6035.8
99) No answer23.8
Missing2713 
TOTAL52100.0
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6) If retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did you ever work for as long as one year? (EVWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes75789.3
2) No8910.5
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1917 
TOTAL848100.0
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7) (Are/Were) you self employed or (do/did) you work for someone else? (WRKSLF)
TOTAL%
1) Self-employed30711.5
2) Someone else236288.3
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing91 
TOTAL2674100.0
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8) Respondent's employer (WRKGOVT)
TOTAL%
1) Government47117.6
2) Private217681.4
8) Don't know170.6
9) No answer100.4
Missing91 
TOTAL2674100.0
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9) Respondent's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (OCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2674357.351252
10) Prestige of respondent's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PRESTG80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL264343.86514
11) Respondent's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (INDUS80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2674611.119269
12) Are you currently -- married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
TOTAL%
1) Married126945.9
2) Widowed2478.9
3) Divorced44516.1
4) Separated963.5
5) Never married70825.6
TOTAL2765100.0
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13) Asked only of those who are currently married or widowed: Have you ever been divorced or legally separated? (DIVORCE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes36123.8
2) No115576.2
Missing1249 
TOTAL1516100.0
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14) Have you ever been widowed? (WIDOWED)
TOTAL%
1) Yes563.1
2) No175496.9
Missing955 
TOTAL1810100.0
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15) Last week was your (wife/husband) working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or what? (SPWRKSTA)
TOTAL%
1) Working full time70455.5
2) Working part time14211.2
3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation, strike302.4
4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work332.6
5) Retired16412.9
6) In school131.0
7) Keeping house15912.5
8) Other221.7
9) No answer20.2
Missing1496 
TOTAL1269100.0
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16) If spouse working, full or part time: How many hours did (he/she) work last week, at all jobs? (SPHRS1)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL84842.47815
17) If spouse with job, but not at work: How many hours a week does (he/she) usually work, at all jobs? (SPHRS2)
TOTAL%
20) 26.3
36) 13.1
39) 13.1
40) 1237.5
42) 26.3
45) 26.3
46) 13.1
50) 26.3
60) 26.3
70) 26.3
99) No answer515.6
Missing2733 
TOTAL32100.0
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18) If spouse retired, in school, keeping house, or other: Did (he/she) ever work for as long as one year? (SPEVWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes30785.3
2) No4913.6
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer20.6
Missing2405 
TOTAL360100.0
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19) Spouse's employment status (SPWRKSLF)
TOTAL%
1) Self-employed17214.1
2) Someone else104285.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1547 
TOTAL1218100.0
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20) Respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (SPOCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1218345.101263
21) Prestige of respondent's spouse's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (SPPRES80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL119945.74614
22) Respondent's spouse's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (SPIND80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1218593.704286
23) Father's employment status: While you were growing up was your father self-employed or did he work for someone else? (PAWRKSLF)
TOTAL%
1) Self-employed58626.2
2) Someone else161872.3
8) Don't know130.6
9) No answer221.0
Missing526 
TOTAL2239100.0
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24) Respondent's father's occupation (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (PAOCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2239462.962281
25) Prestige of father's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (PAPRES80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL216543.47212
26) Respondent's father's industry (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (PAIND80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2239425.641326
27) Occupation of respondent's mother (see Note 1: Occupation Codes on the ARDA summary page) (MAOCC80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1661387.501237
28) Prestige of Respondent's mother's occupation (see Note 1: Prestige Scores on the ARDA summary page) (MAPRES80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL161940.96914
29) Was respondent's mother self-employed or did she work for someone else? (MAWRKSLF)
TOTAL%
1) Self-employed18110.9
2) Someone else146588.1
9) No answer161.0
Missing1103 
TOTAL1662100.0
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30) Industry of Respondent's mother (see Note 2: Industrial Classification on the ARDA summary page) (MAIND80)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL1661638.517256
31) How many brothers and sisters did you have? Please count those born alive, but no longer living, as well as those alive now. Also include stepbrothers and stepsisters, and children adopted by your parents. (SIBS)
TOTAL%
0) 1405.1
1) 150518.3
2) 258321.1
3) 345716.5
4) 431411.4
5) 52248.1
6) 61575.7
7) 71154.2
8) 8772.8
9) 9491.8
10) 10401.4
11) 11281.0
12) 12220.8
13) 1370.3
14) 1480.3
15) 15110.4
16) 1660.2
17) 1720.1
18) 1820.1
19) 1930.1
20) 2020.1
21) 2110.0
23) 2310.0
25) 2510.0
26) 10.0
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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32) How many children have you ever had? Please count all that were born alive at any time (including any you had from a previous marriage). (CHILDS)
TOTAL%
0) None79928.9
1) One46917.0
2) Two65723.8
3) Three48117.4
4) Four1856.7
5) Five732.6
6) Six401.4
7) Seven220.8
8) Eight or more341.2
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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33) Respondent's age (AGE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL276546.5518
34) How old were you when your first child was born? (AGEKDBRN)
TOTAL%
11) 10.1
13) 40.2
14) 1430.2
15) 15150.8
16) 16462.3
17) 17794.0
18) 181226.2
19) 191588.0
20) 201809.2
21) 211879.5
22) 221567.9
23) 231346.8
24) 241276.5
25) 251085.5
26) 26944.8
27) 27964.9
28) 28784.0
29) 29623.2
30) 30693.5
31) 31452.3
32) 32472.4
33) 33392.0
34) 34180.9
35) 35251.3
36) 36211.1
37) 37150.8
38) 3850.3
39) 3950.3
40) 4040.2
41) 4130.2
42) 4230.2
43) 4320.1
44) 10.1
50) 10.1
51) 10.1
54) 10.1
98) Don't know20.1
99) No answer90.5
Missing799 
TOTAL1966100.0
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35) Respondent's education: What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that you finished and got credit for? (EDUC)
TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling50.2
1) 1st grade20.1
2) 2nd grade150.5
3) 3rd grade20.1
4) 4th grade60.2
5) 5th grade80.3
6) 6th grade250.9
7) 7th grade140.5
8) 8th grade662.4
9) 9th grade602.2
10) 10th grade883.2
11) 11th grade1375.0
12) 12th grade81829.6
13) 1 year of college2659.6
14) 2 years37413.5
15) 3 years1575.7
16) 4 years37713.6
17) 5 years933.4
18) 6 years1284.6
19) 7 years431.6
20) 8 years702.5
98) Don't know50.2
99) No answer70.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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36) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your father (or substitute father) finished and got credit for? (PAEDUC)
TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling351.3
1) 1st grade60.2
2) 2nd grade190.7
3) 3rd grade381.4
4) 4th grade281.0
5) 5th grade341.2
6) 6th grade873.1
7) 7th grade321.2
8) 8th grade2348.5
9) 9th grade752.7
10) 10th grade1234.4
11) 11th grade592.1
12) 12th grade66123.9
13) 1 year of college622.2
14) 2 years1585.7
15) 3 years271.0
16) 4 years2107.6
17) 5 years180.7
18) 6 years612.2
19) 7 years180.7
20) 8 years501.8
97) Not applicable52619.0
98) Don't know1856.7
99) No answer190.7
TOTAL2765100.0
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37) What is the highest grade in elementary school or high school that your mother (substitute mother) finished and got credit for? (MAEDUC)
TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling441.6
1) 1st grade30.1
2) 2nd grade140.5
3) 3rd grade281.0
4) 4th grade271.0
5) 5th grade230.8
6) 6th grade712.6
7) 7th grade361.3
8) 8th grade2248.1
9) 9th grade682.5
10) 10th grade1214.4
11) 11th grade843.0
12) 12th grade99736.1
13) 1 year of college1164.2
14) 2 years2057.4
15) 3 years401.4
16) 4 years2067.5
17) 5 years120.4
18) 6 years521.9
19) 7 years60.2
20) 8 years210.8
97) Not applicable1686.1
98) Don't know1786.4
99) No answer210.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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38) What is the highest grade in elementary or high school that your (husband/wife) finished and got credit for? (SPEDUC)
TOTAL%
0) No formal schooling10.0
1) 1st grade10.0
2) 2nd grade60.2
3) 3rd grade30.1
5) 5th grade20.1
6) 6th grade100.4
7) 7th grade100.4
8) 8th grade271.0
9) 9th grade140.5
10) 10th grade351.3
11) 11th grade471.7
12) 12th grade39314.2
13) 1 year of college983.5
14) 2 years1786.4
15) 3 years401.4
16) 4 years2308.3
17) 5 years361.3
18) 6 years682.5
19) 7 years160.6
20) 8 years371.3
97) Not applicable149654.1
98) Don't know140.5
99) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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39) Highest educational degree earned by respondent (DEGREE)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school40014.5
1) High school148553.7
2) Associate/Junior college2027.3
3) Bachelor's44316.0
4) Graduate2308.3
8) Don't know50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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40) Highest educational degree of respondent's father (PADEG)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school81429.4
1) High school86731.4
2) Associate/Junior college682.5
3) Bachelor's2087.5
4) Graduate1395.0
7) Not applicable52619.0
8) Don't know1294.7
9) No answer140.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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41) Highest educational degree of respondent's mother (MADEG)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school77928.2
1) High school128946.6
2) Associate/Junior college1194.3
3) Bachelor's2107.6
4) Graduate802.9
7) Not applicable1686.1
8) Don't know1033.7
9) No answer170.6
TOTAL2765100.0
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42) Highest educational degree of respondent's spouse (SPDEG)
TOTAL%
0) Less than high school1495.4
1) High school65323.6
2) Associate/Junior college833.0
3) Bachelor's2418.7
4) Graduate1354.9
7) Not applicable149654.1
8) Don't know80.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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43) Respondent's sex (SEX)
TOTAL%
1) Male122844.4
2) Female153755.6
TOTAL2765100.0
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44) Respondent's race (RACE)
TOTAL%
1) White217584.4
2) Black40215.6
Missing188 
TOTAL2577100.0
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45) Which of the categories on this card comes closest to the type of place you were living in when you were 16 years old? (open country, farm, small city or town, medium size city, suburb near large city, large city) (RES16)
TOTAL%
1) In open country but not on a farm32711.8
2) On a farm31511.4
3) In a small city or town (under 50,000)83130.1
4) In a medium-size city (50,000-250,000)43915.9
5) In a suburb near a large city39014.1
6) In a large city (over 250,000)45916.6
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer10.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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46) In what state or foreign country were you living when you were 16 years old? (REG16)
TOTAL%
0) Foreign1957.1
1) New England1485.4
2) Middle Atlantic44316.0
3) East North Central54619.7
4) West North Central2157.8
5) South Atlantic38213.8
6) East South Central2027.3
7) West South Central2539.2
8) Mountain1174.2
9) Pacific2649.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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47) When you were 16 years old, were you living in this same (city/town/county)? (MOBILE16)
TOTAL%
1) Same state, same city115341.7
2) Different state, different city69825.2
3) Different state91233.0
9) No answer20.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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48) Were you living with both your own mother and father around the time you were 16? (If no: With whom were you living around that time?) (FAMILY16)
TOTAL%
0) Other802.9
1) Both own mother and father186167.3
2) Father and stepmother491.8
3) Mother and stepfather1796.5
4) Father only762.7
5) Mother only39014.1
6) Some other male relative (no female head)130.5
7) Some other female relative (no male head)562.0
8) Other arrangement with relatives (e.g., aunt and uncle, grandparents)582.1
9) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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49) If not living with both own mother and father: What happened? (FAMDIF16)
TOTAL%
1) One or both parents died23225.7
2) Parents divorced or separated48553.7
3) Father absent in armed forces20.2
4) One or both parents in institution80.9
5) Other16618.4
8) Don't know30.3
9) No answer80.9
Missing1861 
TOTAL904100.0
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50) Did (respondent's mother) work for as long as a year, while you were growing up? (MAWRKGRW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes164763.4
2) No91835.4
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer170.7
Missing169 
TOTAL2596100.0
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51) Thinking about the time when you were 16 years old, compared with American families in general then, would you say your family income was -- far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (INCOME16)
TOTAL%
1) Far below average1517.9
2) Below average43222.5
3) Average93348.6
4) Above average34518.0
5) Far above average361.9
8) Don't know211.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing844 
TOTAL1921100.0
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52) Were you born in this country? (BORN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes250390.5
2) No2569.3
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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53) Were both your parents born in this country? (PARBORN)
TOTAL%
0) Both born in US227382.2
1) Mother yes, father no863.1
2) Mother no, father yes722.6
3) Mother yes, father don't know40.1
4) Mother no, father don't know30.1
5) Mother don't know, father yes10.0
8) Neither born in US31411.4
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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54) Were all of your four grandparents born in this country? If no: How many were born outside the United States? (GRANBORN)
TOTAL%
0) None162661.8
1) One1535.8
2) Two28110.7
3) Three572.2
4) Four49218.7
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer80.3
Missing134 
TOTAL2631100.0
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55) Number of household members (HOMPOP)
TOTAL%
1) 87031.5
2) 94134.0
3) 45416.4
4) 29110.5
5) 1445.2
6) 411.5
7) 160.6
8) 30.1
9) 30.1
10) 20.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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56) Number of members under 6 (BABIES)
TOTAL%
0) None238186.1
1) One2589.3
2) Two742.7
3) Three220.8
4) Four20.1
9) No answer281.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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57) Number of members 6 to 12 years (PRETEEN)
TOTAL%
0) None234084.6
1) One2599.4
2) Two1093.9
3) Three260.9
4) Four30.1
9) No answer281.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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58) Number of members 13 to 17 years old (TEENS)
TOTAL%
0) None244188.3
1) One2288.2
2) Two642.3
3) Three40.1
9) No answer281.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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59) Number of members over 17 years old (ADULTS)
TOTAL%
1) One104737.9
2) Two136449.3
3) Three2589.3
4) Four752.7
5) Five210.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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60) How many persons in the household are not related to you in any way? (UNRELAT)
TOTAL%
0) None164787.4
1) One1688.9
2) Two392.1
3) Three170.9
4) Four70.4
5) Five20.1
8) 8 or more30.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing881 
TOTAL1884100.0
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61) Just thinking about your family now -- those people in the household who are related to you . . . How many persons in the family, including yourself earned any money last year from any job or employment (EARNRS)
TOTAL%
0) None46616.9
1) One109739.7
2) Two91833.2
3) Three1656.0
4) Four692.5
5) Five190.7
6) Six80.3
7) Seven10.0
8) 8 or more30.1
9) No answer190.7
TOTAL2765100.0
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62) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? (INCOME)
TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000451.6
2) $1,000-2,999260.9
3) $3,000-3,999291.0
4) $4,000-4,999200.7
5) $5,000-5,999260.9
6) $6,000-6,999301.1
7) $7,000-7,999301.1
8) $8,000-9,999712.6
9) $10,000-14,9991836.6
10) $15,000-19,9991676.0
11) $20,000-24,9991836.6
12) $25,000 or over165459.8
13) Refused1816.5
98) Don't know1204.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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63) In which of these groups did your earnings from (stated occupation) for last year fall? That is, before taxes or other deductions. (RINCOME)
TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000442.3
2) $1,000 to 2,999693.6
3) $3,000 to 3,999371.9
4) $4,000 to 4,999241.2
5) $5,000 to $5,999371.9
6) $6,000 to 6,999201.0
7) $7,000 to 7,999261.3
8) $8,000 to 9,999603.1
9) $10,000 to 14,9991638.4
10) $15,000 to 19,9991558.0
11) $20,000 to 24,9991819.4
12) $25,000 or over96149.7
13) Refused985.1
98) Don't know351.8
99) No answer221.1
Missing833 
TOTAL1932100.0
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64) In which of these groups did your total family income, from all sources, fall last year before taxes, that is? Family income on the 1998 survey (INCOME98)
TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000391.4
2) $1,000 to 2,999260.9
3) $3,000 to 3,999301.1
4) $4,000 to 4,999180.7
5) $5,000 to 5,999271.0
6) $6,000 to 6,999301.1
7) $7,000 to 7,999291.0
8) $8,000 to 9,999712.6
9) $10,000 to 12,499993.6
10) $12,500 to 14,999853.1
11) $15,000 to 17,499863.1
12) $17,500 to 19,999823.0
13) $20,000 to 22,499933.4
14) $22,500 to 24,999913.3
15) $25,000 to 29,9991415.1
16) $30,000 to 34,9991736.3
17) $35,000 to 39,9991505.4
18) $40,000 to 49,9992458.9
19) $50,000 to 59.9992197.9
20) $60,000 to 74,9992187.9
21) $75,000 to 89,9991676.0
22) $90,000 to 109,9991144.1
23) $110,000 or over2308.3
24) Refused1816.5
98) Don't know1204.3
99) No answer10.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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65) RINCOM98 (RINCOM98)
TOTAL%
1) Under $1,000442.3
2) $1,000 to 2,999693.6
3) $3,000 to 3,999371.9
4) $4,000 to 4,999241.2
5) $5,000 to 5,999371.9
6) $6,000 to 6,999201.0
7) $7,000 to 7,999261.3
8) $8,000 to 9,999603.1
9) $10,000 to 12,499784.0
10) $12,500 to 14,999854.4
11) $15,000 to 17,499693.6
12) $17,500 to 19,999864.4
13) $20,000 to 22,4991005.2
14) $22,500 to 24,999814.2
15) $25,000 to 29,9991407.2
16) $30,000 to 34,9991668.6
17) $35,000 to 39,9991236.4
18) $40,000 to 49,9991708.8
19) $50,000 to 59,9991367.0
20) $60,000 to 74,999954.9
21) $75,000 to 89,999412.1
22) $90,000 to 109,999231.2
23) $110,000 or over703.6
24) Refused954.9
98) Don't know351.8
99) No answer271.4
Missing828 
TOTAL1937100.0
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66) In [1993/95] how many weeks did you work either full-time or part-time not counting work around the house--include paid vacations and sick leave? (WEEKSWRK)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL276534.21523
67) When you worked in [1993/94], was it usually full or part time? (PARTFULL)
TOTAL%
1) Full-time161978.9
2) Part-time42720.8
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer60.3
Missing712 
TOTAL2053100.0
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68) Region of interview (REGION)
TOTAL%
1) New England1585.7
2) Middle Atlantic43515.7
3) East North Central46116.7
4) West North Central2238.1
5) South Atlantic48617.6
6) East South Central1997.2
7) West South Central2729.8
8) Mountain1656.0
9) Pacific36613.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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69) Norc size of place (see Note 3: NORC Size of Place on the ARDA Summary page) (NORCSIZE)
TOTAL%
1) 48517.5
2) 38614.0
3) 59021.3
4) 44216.0
5) 792.9
6) 542.0
7) 2298.3
8) 1716.2
9) 2418.7
10) 883.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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70) The SRC belt code has been revised for the NORC survey to aid in the categorization of places by size and type simultaneously. (See Note 4: SRC New Belt Code on the ARDA summary page) (SRCBELT)
TOTAL%
1) 2137.7
2) 41114.9
3) 33312.0
4) 37613.6
5) 114641.4
6) 28610.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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71) Size of place in thousands (SIZE)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL2765364.2731248
72) Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, Democrat, Independent, or what? (PARTYID)
TOTAL%
0) Strongly Democrat40814.8
1) Not very strong Democrat51518.6
2) Independent, close to Democrat2679.7
3) Independent (Neither, No response)52819.1
4) Independent, close to Republican1997.2
5) Not very strong Republican44916.2
6) Strong Republican31511.4
7) Other party, refused to say481.7
9) No answer361.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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73) In 1996, you remember that Clinton ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Dole for the Republicans and Perot for the Reform Party. Do you remember whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE96)
TOTAL%
1) Voted173462.7
2) Did not vote65723.8
3) Ineligible34012.3
4) Refused130.5
8) Don't know210.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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74) Did you vote for Clinton, Dole, or Perot? (PRES96)
TOTAL%
1) Clinton100858.1
2) Dole47527.4
3) Perot19711.4
4) Other candidate (specify)181.0
6) Didn't vote100.6
8) Don't know70.4
9) No answer191.1
Missing1031 
TOTAL1734100.0
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75) Respondents who did not vote in 1996 presidential election: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF96WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Clinton49248.1
2) Dole14013.7
3) Perot959.3
4) Other candidate (specify)11711.4
8) Don't know666.5
9) No answer11311.0
Missing1742 
TOTAL1023100.0
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76) In 2000, you remember that Gore ran for President on the Democratic ticket against Bush for the Republicans. Do you remember for sure whether or not you voted in that election? (VOTE00)
TOTAL%
1) Voted178064.4
2) Did not vote82229.7
3) Ineligible1385.0
4) Refused to answer110.4
8) Don't know, Can't remember140.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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77) If voted in 2000 election: Did you vote for Gore or Bush? (PRES00)
TOTAL%
1) Gore78143.9
2) Bush88549.7
3) Nader573.2
4) Other candidate (specify)160.9
6) Didn't Vote100.6
8) Don't know60.3
9) No answer251.4
Missing985 
TOTAL1780100.0
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78) If did not vote or ineligible: Who would you have voted for, for President, if you had voted? (IF00WHO)
TOTAL%
1) Gore35035.2
2) Bush38238.4
3) Nader262.6
4) Other12312.4
8) Don't know/Remember666.6
9) No answer484.8
Missing1770 
TOTAL995100.0
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79) I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the political views that people might hold are arranged from extremely liberal to extremely conservative. Where would you place yourself on this scale? (POLVIEWS)
TOTAL%
1) Extremely liberal473.4
2) Liberal14310.4
3) Slightly liberal15911.6
4) Moderate, middle of the road52238.0
5) Slightly conservative20915.2
6) Conservative21015.3
7) Extremely conservative413.0
8) Don't know362.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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80) Spending on the space exploration program (NATSPAC)
TOTAL%
1) Too little15011.0
2) Right64047.1
3) Too much47935.3
8) Don't know876.4
9) No answer20.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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81) Spending on improving and protecting the environment (NATENVIR)
TOTAL%
1) Too little79358.4
2) Right43932.3
3) Too much906.6
8) Don't know332.4
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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82) Spending on improving and protecting the nation's health (NATHEAL)
TOTAL%
1) Too little100073.6
2) Right28420.9
3) Too much523.8
8) Don't know211.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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83) Spending on solving the problems of the big cities (NATCITY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little56241.4
2) Right49436.4
3) Too much18313.5
8) Don't know1168.5
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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84) Spending on halting the rising crime rate (NATCRIME)
TOTAL%
1) Too little75855.8
2) Right47334.8
3) Too much906.6
8) Don't know352.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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85) Spending on dealing with drug addiction (NATDRUG)
TOTAL%
1) Too little77457.0
2) Right40930.1
3) Too much1279.4
8) Don't know443.2
9) No answer40.3
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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86) Spending on improving the nation's education system (NATEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) Too little99273.0
2) Right27820.5
3) Too much735.4
8) Don't know131.0
9) No answer20.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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87) Spending on improving the conditions of Blacks (NATRACE)
TOTAL%
1) Too little41230.3
2) Right61745.4
3) Too much23016.9
8) Don't know876.4
9) No answer120.9
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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88) Spending on the military, armaments and defense (NATARMS)
TOTAL%
1) Too little41430.5
2) Right61545.3
3) Too much29521.7
8) Don't know332.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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89) Spending on foreign aid (NATAID)
TOTAL%
1) Too little886.5
2) Right36526.9
3) Too much86063.3
8) Don't know423.1
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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90) Spending on welfare (NATFARE)
TOTAL%
1) Too little27920.5
2) Right50237.0
3) Too much53339.2
8) Don't know413.0
9) No answer30.2
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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91) Spending on highways and bridges (NATROAD)
TOTAL%
1) Too little95034.4
2) Right137749.8
3) Too much33712.2
8) Don't know983.5
9) No answer30.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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92) Spending on Social Security (NATSOC)
TOTAL%
1) Too little161858.5
2) Right92033.3
3) Too much1234.4
8) Don't know993.6
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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93) Spending on mass transportation (NATMASS)
TOTAL%
1) Too little96034.7
2) Right136149.2
3) Too much27710.0
8) Don't know1585.7
9) No answer90.3
TOTAL2765100.0
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94) Spending on parks and recreation (NATPARK)
TOTAL%
1) Too little94034.0
2) Right159857.8
3) Too much1475.3
8) Don't know762.7
9) No answer40.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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95) Spending on assistance for childcare (NATCHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Too little153355.4
2) Right86131.1
3) Too much1997.2
8) Don't know1666.0
9) No answer60.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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96) Spending on supporting scientific research (NATSCI)
TOTAL%
1) Too little46133.9
2) Right62946.3
3) Too much17613.0
8) Don't know876.4
9) No answer50.4
Missing1407 
TOTAL1358100.0
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97) Spending on space exploration (NATSPACY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little16311.6
2) Right64746.0
3) Too much52137.0
8) Don't know745.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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98) Spending on the environment (NATENVIY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little87762.3
2) Right36826.2
3) Too much1238.7
8) Don't know372.6
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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99) Spending on health (NATHEALY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little102672.9
2) Right26518.8
3) Too much956.8
8) Don't know181.3
9) No answer30.2
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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100) Spending on assistance to big cities (NATCITYA)
TOTAL%
1) Too little22115.7
2) Right57941.2
3) Too much45332.2
8) Don't know14810.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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101) Spending on law enforcement (NATCRIMY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little66347.1
2) Right56840.4
3) Too much14210.1
8) Don't know302.1
9) No answer40.3
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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102) Spending on drug rehabilitation (NATDRUGY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little71550.8
2) Right42530.2
3) Too much17612.5
8) Don't know856.0
9) No answer60.4
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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103) Spending on education (NATEDUCY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little107276.2
2) Right25217.9
3) Too much664.7
8) Don't know151.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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104) Spending on assistance to Blacks (NATRACEY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little33824.0
2) Right59142.0
3) Too much33423.7
8) Don't know1339.5
9) No answer110.8
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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105) Spending on national defense (NATARMSY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little47733.9
2) Right59142.0
3) Too much28019.9
8) Don't know574.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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106) Spending on assistance to other countries (NATAIDY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little1238.7
2) Right27619.6
3) Too much96668.7
8) Don't know382.7
9) No answer40.3
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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107) Spending on assistance to the poor (NATFAREY)
TOTAL%
1) Too little92265.5
2) Right34424.4
3) Too much1097.7
8) Don't know302.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1358 
TOTAL1407100.0
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108) Respondents asked to place themselves on a scale: From 1) Government should do something to reduce income differences between rich and poor; to 7) Government should not concern itself with income differences. (EQWLTH)
TOTAL%
1) Government should 117519.2
2) 2849.2
3) 316418.0
4) 417719.4
5) 512513.7
6) 6667.2
7) Government should not 710912.0
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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109) Do you consider the amount of federal income tax which you have to pay as too high, about right, or too low? (TAX)
TOTAL%
1) Too high54659.1
2) About right34537.3
3) Too low91.0
8) Don't know242.6
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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110) Consider a person who is against all churches and religion. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your (city/town/community) against churches and religion, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKATH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak71076.8
2) Not allowed20622.3
8) Don't know80.9
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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111) Should a person who is against all churches and religion be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLATH)
TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach55660.2
5) Not allowed35037.9
8) Don't know171.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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112) If some people in your community suggested that a book written by an atheist against churches and religion should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBATH)
TOTAL%
1) Favor22624.5
2) Not favor67272.7
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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113) Consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community claiming that Blacks are inferior, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKRAC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak57862.6
2) Not allowed32234.8
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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114) Should a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLRAC)
TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach48152.1
5) Not allowed42846.3
8) Don't know131.4
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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115) If some people in your community suggested that a book, written by a racist, which said Blacks are inferior should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBRAC)
TOTAL%
1) Favor29431.8
2) Not favor60265.2
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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116) Suppose an admitted Communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKCOM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak63668.8
2) Not allowed26628.8
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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117) Suppose an admitted Communist is teaching in a college. Should he be fired, or not? (COLCOM)
TOTAL%
4) Yes fired33836.6
5) Not fired54959.4
8) Don't know353.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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118) Suppose an admitted Communist wrote a book which is in your public library. Somebody in your community suggests that the book should be removed from the library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBCOM)
TOTAL%
1) Favor26328.5
2) Not favor63668.8
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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119) Consider a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community, should he/she be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKMIL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak63568.7
2) Not allowed27629.9
8) Don't know121.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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120) Should a person who advocates doing away with elections and letting the military run the country be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLMIL)
TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach51055.2
5) Not allowed39142.3
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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121) Suppose a person wrote a book advocating doing away with elections and letting the military run the country. Somebody in your community suggests that the book be removed from the public library. Would you favor removing it, or not? (LIBMIL)
TOTAL%
1) Favor25627.7
2) Not favor64269.5
8) Don't know242.6
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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122) Consider a man who admits that he is a homosexual. Suppose this admitted homosexual wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak, or not? (SPKHOMO)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, allowed to speak77283.5
2) Not allowed13814.9
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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123) Should an admitted homosexual be allowed to teach in a college or university, or not? (COLHOMO)
TOTAL%
4) Yes, allowed to teach72278.1
5) Not allowed17819.3
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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124) If some people in your community suggested that a book written by a homosexual in favor of homosexuality should be taken out of your public library, would you favor removing this book, or not? (LIBHOMO)
TOTAL%
1) Favor20622.3
2) Not favor69475.1
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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125) Do you favor or oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? (CAPPUN)
TOTAL%
1) Favor89965.5
2) Oppose40929.8
8) Don't know574.2
9) No answer70.5
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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126) Would you favor or oppose a law which would require a person to obtain a police permit before he or she could buy a gun? (GUNLAW)
TOTAL%
1) Favor73779.8
2) Oppose17919.4
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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127) In general, do you think the courts in this area deal too harshly or not harshly enough with criminals? (COURTS)
TOTAL%
1) Too harshly1269.2
2) Not harshly enough91967.0
3) About right24017.5
8) Don't know836.0
9) No answer40.3
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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128) Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal or not? (GRASS)
TOTAL%
1) Should30633.6
2) Should not54559.8
8) Don't know616.7
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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129) Do you expect the United States to fight in another world war within the next ten years? (USWARY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes57563.3
2) No26929.6
8) Don't know647.0
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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130) What is your religious preference? Is it Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, some other religion, or no religion? (RELIG)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant146052.8
2) Catholic67324.3
3) Jewish481.7
4) None37913.7
5) Other220.8
6) Buddhism210.8
7) Hinduism60.2
8) Other Eastern20.1
9) Moslem/Islam130.5
10) Orthodox-Christian230.8
11) Christian652.4
12) Native American40.1
13) Inter-Nondenominational301.1
98) Don't know40.1
99) No answer150.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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131) If Protestant: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM)
TOTAL%
10) American Baptist Assoc.342.3
11) American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.181.2
12) National Baptist Convention of America100.7
13) National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.40.3
14) Southern Baptist Convention20814.1
15) Other Baptist Churches221.5
18) Baptist, Don't know which18612.6
20) African Methodist Episcopal Church110.7
21) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church20.1
22) United Methodist Church15810.7
23) Other Methodist Churches10.1
28) Methodist, Don't know which342.3
30) American Lutheran Church292.0
31) Lutheran Church in America151.0
32) Lutheran Church Missouri Synod342.3
33) Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod110.7
34) Other Lutheran Churches20.1
35) Evangelical Lutheran60.4
38) Lutheran, Don't know which523.5
40) Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.161.1
41) United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.151.0
42) Other Presbyterian Churches30.2
43) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)30.2
48) Presbyterian, don't know which422.8
50) Episcopal Church583.9
60) Other33822.9
70) No Denomination given or Non-Denominational1389.4
98) Don't know80.5
99) No answer171.2
Missing1290 
TOTAL1475100.0
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132) Other Protestant denominations (See Note 5: Other Specify for Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (OTHER)
TOTAL%
6) 10.3
11) 20.6
12) 154.2
13) 30.8
14) 41.1
16) 82.3
23) 30.8
24) 41.1
30) 20.6
31) 195.4
32) 41.1
33) 41.1
35) 246.8
36) 113.1
37) 20.6
40) 113.1
42) 10.3
44) 30.8
45) 143.9
47) 10.3
48) 20.6
52) 10.3
56) 72.0
58) 267.3
60) 226.2
63) 41.1
65) 61.7
68) 5114.4
69) 20.6
70) 20.6
74) 10.3
76) 10.3
77) 20.6
78) 133.7
80) 82.3
81) 92.5
83) 30.8
88) 10.3
93) 102.8
95) 30.8
97) 30.8
102) 10.3
107) 10.3
133) 20.6
153) 10.3
154) 10.3
998) 143.9
999) 226.2
Missing2410 
TOTAL355100.0
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133) If Jewish: Do you consider yourself Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or none of these? (JEW)
TOTAL%
1) Orthodox46.3
2) Conservative711.1
3) Reform2336.5
4) None of these1320.6
8) Don't know11.6
9) No answer1523.8
Missing2702 
TOTAL63100.0
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134) Fundamentalism/liberalism of respondent's religion (FUND)
TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist75627.3
2) Moderate99235.9
3) Liberal77227.9
9) No answer and excluded2458.9
TOTAL2765100.0
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135) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND)
TOTAL%
0) Never51318.6
1) Less than once a year1947.0
2) About once or twice a year38513.9
3) Several times a year35712.9
4) About once a month1886.8
5) 2-3 times a month2589.3
6) Nearly every week1806.5
7) Every week45516.5
8) Several times a week2137.7
9) Don't know, No answer220.8
TOTAL2765100.0
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136) Would you call yourself a strong (stated religious preference) or a not very strong (stated religious preference). (RELITEN)
TOTAL%
1) Strong101036.5
2) Not very strong104137.6
3) Somewhat strong30811.1
4) No religion38313.9
8) Don't know80.3
9) No answer150.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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137) Do you believe there is a life after death? (POSTLIFE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes97571.1
2) No23617.2
8) Undecided15111.0
9) No answer100.7
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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138) About how often do you pray? (PRAY)
TOTAL%
1) Several times a day34825.4
2) Once a day42430.9
3) Several times a week15411.2
4) Once a week1178.5
5) Less than once a week30222.0
6) Never70.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer100.7
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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139) In what religion were you raised? (RELIG16)
TOTAL%
1) Protestant155356.2
2) Catholic82129.7
3) Jewish562.0
4) None1957.1
5) Other80.3
6) Buddhism130.5
7) Hinduism50.2
8) Other Eastern10.0
9) Moslem/Islam140.5
10) Orthodox-Christian260.9
11) Christian381.4
12) Native American10.0
13) Inter-Nondenominational130.5
98) Don't know60.2
99) No answer150.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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140) IF PROTESTANT: What specific denomination is that, if any? (DENOM16)
TOTAL%
10) American Baptist Assoc.402.6
11) American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.161.0
12) National Baptist Convention of America100.6
13) National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.50.3
14) Southern Baptist Convention24315.5
15) Other Baptist Churches241.5
18) Baptist, Don't know which22914.6
20) African Methodist Episcopal Church90.6
21) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church10.1
22) United Methodist Church16710.7
23) Other Methodist Churches10.1
28) Methodist, Don't know which624.0
30) American Lutheran Church312.0
31) Lutheran Church in America151.0
32) Lutheran Church Missouri Synod362.3
33) Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod90.6
34) Other Lutheran Churches70.4
35) Evangelical Lutheran90.6
38) Lutheran, Don't know which684.3
40) Presbyterian Church in the United States211.3
41) United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.181.1
42) Other Presbyterian Churches40.3
43) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)50.3
48) Presbyterian, Don't know which563.6
50) Episcopal Church704.5
60) Other31720.2
70) No Denomination given or Non-Denominational694.4
98) Don't know60.4
99) No answer201.3
Missing1197 
TOTAL1568100.0
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141) Other Protestant denominations (see Note 5: Other Specify for Religious Affiliation on the ARDA summary page) (OTH16)
TOTAL%
8) 10.3
9) 10.3
12) 164.7
13) 30.9
14) 10.3
16) 61.8
19) 10.3
20) 41.2
23) 72.1
24) 41.2
25) 10.3
31) 113.3
32) 51.5
33) 30.9
35) 308.9
36) 123.6
37) 10.3
40) 175.0
43) 10.3
44) 41.2
45) 41.2
46) 10.3
47) 10.3
48) 10.3
56) 72.1
58) 298.6
60) 216.2
63) 51.5
64) 20.6
65) 113.3
68) 4011.9
69) 20.6
70) 41.2
71) 41.2
76) 10.3
77) 51.5
78) 92.7
80) 41.2
81) 72.1
83) 10.3
90) 10.3
93) 123.6
97) 30.9
133) 30.9
153) 10.3
998) 20.6
999) 278.0
Missing2428 
TOTAL337100.0
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142) If Jewish: Were you Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, or none of these? (JEW16)
TOTAL%
1) Orthodox45.6
2) Conservative1723.9
3) Reform2636.6
4) None of these811.3
8) Don't know11.4
9) No answer1521.1
Missing2694 
TOTAL71100.0
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143) Fundamentalism/liberalism of religion respondent raised in) (FUND16)
TOTAL%
1) Fundamentalist83430.2
2) Moderate110139.8
3) Liberal66524.1
9) No answer1656.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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144) The United States Supreme Court has ruled that no state or local government may require the reading of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools. What are your views on this--do you approve or disapprove of the court ruling? (PRAYER)
TOTAL%
1) Approve34137.6
2) Disapprove51857.0
8) No opinion495.4
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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145) Select from: a. Bible is actual word of God and is to be taken literally...; b. Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally ...; c. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, ... recorded by men. (BIBLE)
TOTAL%
1) Actual word39028.4
2) Inspired word72753.0
3) Ancient book19214.0
4) Other362.6
8) Don't know241.7
9) No answer30.2
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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146) Where would you place your image of the world on the following scale: From 1) The world is basically filled with evil and sin; to 7) There is much goodness in the world which hints at God's goodness. (WORLD1)
TOTAL%
1) 1-World evil384.2
2) 2262.9
3) 3758.3
4) 425327.9
5) 521223.3
6) 613915.3
7) 7-Much goodness14816.3
8) Don't know141.5
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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147) Do you think there should be laws against marriages between (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) and whites? (RACMAR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes889.5
2) No82889.6
8) Don't know70.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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148) (Negroes/ Blacks/ African-Americans) shouldn't push themselves where they're not wanted. (RACPUSH)
TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly12613.6
2) Agree slightly17819.3
3) Disagree slightly22524.4
4) Disagree strongly31734.3
8) No opinion748.0
9) No answer40.4
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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149) Before 1978 Asked Non-Blacks only, 1978 & later all asked about opposite race: Are there any [(Negroes/ Blacks/African-Americans)/Whites] living in this neighborhood now? (RACLIVE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes93368.1
2) No36526.6
8) Don't know493.6
9) No answer231.7
Missing1395 
TOTAL1370100.0
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150) Do you favor or oppose preference in hiring and promotion strongly or not strongly? (AFFRMACT)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly favors849.3
2) Not strongly favors586.4
3) Not strongly opposes24927.4
4) Strongly opposes49254.2
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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151) Do you agree strongly, agree somewhat, neither agree nor disagree, disagree somewhat, or disagree strongly with the following statement: Irish, Italians, Jewish and many other minorities overcame prejudice and worked their way up. Blacks should do the same without special favors. (WRKWAYUP)
TOTAL%
1) Agree strongly42246.5
2) Agree somewhat23826.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree11512.7
4) Disagree somewhat697.6
5) Disagree strongly505.5
8) Don't know101.1
9) No answer40.4
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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152) In the past few years, do you think conditions for black people have improved, gotten worse, or stayed about the same? (BLKSIMP)
TOTAL%
1) Improved59265.2
2) Gotten worse343.7
3) Stayed about the same26228.9
8) Don't know202.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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153) In general, how close do you feel to Blacks? (CLOSEBLK)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all close505.4
2) 151.6
3) 363.9
4) 434.7
5) Neither one feeling nor the other40643.9
6) 828.9
7) 909.7
8) 566.1
9) Very close14015.2
98) Don't know30.3
99) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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154) In general, how close do you feel to Whites? (CLOSEWHT)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all close70.8
2) 101.1
3) 151.6
4) 262.8
5) Neither one feeling nor the other27629.9
6) 454.9
7) 12313.3
8) 11812.8
9) Very close30032.5
98) Don't know20.2
99) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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155) Taken all together, how would you say things are these days -- would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPPY)
TOTAL%
1) Very happy41530.2
2) Pretty happy78457.1
3) Not too happy17012.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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156) If currently married: Taking things all together, how would you describe your marriage? Would you say that your marriage is very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy? (HAPMAR)
TOTAL%
1) Very happy37061.3
2) Pretty happy21535.6
3) Not too183.0
8) Don't know10.2
Missing2161 
TOTAL604100.0
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157) Would you say your own health, in general, is excellent, good, fair, or poor? (HEALTH)
TOTAL%
1) Excellent56830.6
2) Good85446.1
3) Fair32217.4
4) Poor1035.6
8) Don't know40.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing911 
TOTAL1854100.0
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158) In general, do you find life exciting, pretty routine, or dull? (LIFE)
TOTAL%
1) Exciting46850.6
2) Routine39743.0
3) Dull333.6
8) No opinion262.8
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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159) Would you say that most of the time people try to be helpful, or that they are mostly just looking out for themselves? (HELPFUL)
TOTAL%
1) Try to be helpful43147.3
2) Just look out for themselves39142.9
3) Depends889.6
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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160) Do you think most people would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance, or would they try to be fair? (FAIR)
TOTAL%
1) Would take advantage of you36139.6
2) Would try to be fair45149.5
3) Depends9710.6
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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161) Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (TRUST)
TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted31034.0
2) Can't be too careful52857.9
3) Other, depends727.9
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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162) Confidence? Banks and financial institutions. (CONFINAN)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal20122.0
2) Only some53158.2
3) Hardly any16718.3
8) Don't know131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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163) Confidence? Major companies. (CONBUS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal15817.3
2) Only some57262.7
3) Hardly any16317.9
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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164) Confidence? Organized religion. (CONCLERG)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal16818.4
2) Only some51156.0
3) Hardly any21723.8
8) Don't know141.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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165) Confidence? Education. (CONEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal22724.9
2) Only some53758.9
3) Hardly any14215.6
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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166) Confidence? Executive branch of the federal government. (CONFED)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal24326.6
2) Only some45549.9
3) Hardly any19321.2
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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167) Confidence? Organized labor. (CONLABOR)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal10111.1
2) Only some55060.3
3) Hardly any21023.0
8) Don't know505.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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168) Confidence? Press. (CONPRESS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal9210.1
2) Only some42546.6
3) Hardly any38241.9
8) Don't know131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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169) Confidence? Medicine. (CONMEDIC)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal33737.0
2) Only some46851.3
3) Hardly any10211.2
8) Don't know50.5
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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170) Confidence? TV (CONTV)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal879.5
2) Only some42947.0
3) Hardly any38842.5
8) Don't know80.9
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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171) Confidence? U.S. Supreme Court. (CONJUDGE)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal32135.2
2) Only some45449.8
3) Hardly any10411.4
8) Don't know323.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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172) Confidence? Scientific Community. (CONSCI)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal33636.8
2) Only some44048.2
3) Hardly any818.9
8) Don't know556.0
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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173) Confidence? Congress. (CONLEGIS)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal11712.8
2) Only some55360.6
3) Hardly any22224.3
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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174) Confidence? Military. (CONARMY)
TOTAL%
1) A great deal49253.9
2) Only some34337.6
3) Hardly any636.9
8) Don't know141.5
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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175) Importance of learned quality for a child: A. To obey (OBEY)
TOTAL%
1) First13114.4
2) Second11212.3
3) Third14515.9
4) Fourth36740.2
5) Fifth14415.8
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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176) Importance of learned quality for a child: B. To be well-liked or popular (POPULAR)
TOTAL%
1) First40.4
2) Second111.2
3) Third323.5
4) Fourth17819.5
5) Fifth67473.9
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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177) Importance of learned quality for a child: C. To think for himself or herself (THNKSELF)
TOTAL%
1) First44749.0
2) Second18320.1
3) Third11812.9
4) Fourth11012.1
5) Fifth414.5
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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178) Importance of learned quality for a child: D. To work hard (WORKHARD)
TOTAL%
1) First19020.8
2) Second31434.4
3) Third28831.6
4) Fourth909.9
5) Fifth171.9
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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179) Importance of learned quality for a child: E. To help others when they need help (HELPOTH)
TOTAL%
1) First12713.9
2) Second27930.6
3) Third31634.6
4) Fourth15416.9
5) Fifth232.5
9) No answer131.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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180) How often: Spend a social evening with relatives? (SOCREL)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day10311.3
2) Once or twice a week22324.6
3) Several times a month17519.3
4) About once a month15016.5
5) Several times a year15316.9
6) About once a year566.2
7) Never455.0
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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181) How often: Spend a social evening with someone who lives in your neighborhood? (SOCOMMUN)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day829.0
2) Once or twice a week13314.6
3) Several times a month11312.4
4) About once a month10811.9
5) Several times a year10311.3
6) About once a year9410.4
7) Never27230.0
8) Don't know30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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182) How often: Spend a social evening with friends who live outside the neighborhood? (SOCFREND)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day455.0
2) Once or twice a week17819.6
3) Several times a month22124.3
4) About once a month19621.6
5) Several times a year13915.3
6) About once a year606.6
7) Never677.4
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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183) HOW OFTEN: Go to a bar or tavern? (SOCBAR)
TOTAL%
1) Almost every day111.2
2) Once or twice a week788.6
3) Several times a month748.1
4) About once a month11412.6
5) Several times a year10811.9
6) About once a year11913.1
7) Never40144.2
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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184) As you know, many older people share a home with their grown children. Do you think this is generally a good idea or a bad idea? (AGED)
TOTAL%
1) A good idea43347.5
2) Bad idea30133.0
3) Depends17619.3
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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185) Thinking about the next 12 months, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job or be laid off -- very likely, fairly likely, not too likely, or not at all likely? (JOBLOSE)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely376.3
2) Fairly likely417.0
3) Not too likely13923.8
4) Not at all likely36061.5
8) Don't know40.7
9) No answer40.7
Missing2180 
TOTAL585100.0
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186) About how easy would it be for you to find a job with another employer with approximately the same income and fringe benefits you now have? Would you say very easy, somewhat easy, or not easy at all? (JOBFIND)
TOTAL%
1) Very easy15626.7
2) Somewhat easy21136.1
3) Not easy at all20635.2
8) Don't know91.5
9) No answer30.5
Missing2180 
TOTAL585100.0
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187) On the whole, how satisfied are you with the work you do -- would you say you are very satisfied, moderately satisfied, a little dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied? (SATJOB)
TOTAL%
1) Very satisfied53449.6
2) Moderately satisfied38635.9
3) A little dissatisfied1009.3
4) Very dissatisfied413.8
8) Don't know131.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1689 
TOTAL1076100.0
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188) If you were to get enough money to live as comfortably as you would like for the rest of your life, would you continue to work or would you stop working? (RICHWORK)
TOTAL%
1) Continue to work44468.1
2) Stop working20130.8
8) Don't know40.6
9) No answer30.5
Missing2113 
TOTAL652100.0
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189) If you were asked to use one of four names for your social class, which would you say you belong in: the lower class, the working class, the middle class, or the upper class? (CLASSQ)
TOTAL%
1) Lower class1676.0
2) Working class123144.5
3) Middle class125345.3
4) Upper class943.4
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer50.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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190) So far as you and your family are concerned, would you say that you are pretty well satisfied with your present financial situation, more or less satisfied, or not satisfied at all? (SATFIN)
TOTAL%
1) Pretty well satisfied41029.9
2) More or less satisfied56841.4
3) Not satisfied39128.5
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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191) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, worse or has it stayed the same? (FINALTER)
TOTAL%
1) Getting better55840.7
2) Getting worse31723.1
3) Stayed the same49436.0
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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192) Compared with American families in general, would you say your family income is far below average, below average, average, above average, or far above average? (FINRELA)
TOTAL%
1) Far below average866.3
2) Below average34024.8
3) Average64647.1
4) Above average25518.6
5) Far above average362.6
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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193) Do you (does your [spouse]) have a supervisor on (your, his, her) job to whom you are (he, she, is) directly responsible? (WKSUB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes105779.8
2) No26419.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1441 
TOTAL1324100.0
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194) If yes: Does that person have a supervisor on the job to whom he is directly responsible? (WKSUBS)
TOTAL%
3) Yes83278.6
4) No21720.5
8) Don't know60.6
9) No answer40.4
Missing1706 
TOTAL1059100.0
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195) In your (spouse's) job, (do you, does he, she) supervise anyone who is directly responsible to (you, him, her)? (WKSUP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes51939.2
2) No80060.4
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer30.2
Missing1441 
TOTAL1324100.0
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196) IF YES: Do any of those persons supervise anyone else? (WKSUPS)
TOTAL%
3) Yes14527.8
4) No37171.1
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer51.0
Missing2243 
TOTAL522100.0
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197) At any time during the last ten years, have you been unemployed and looking for work for as long as a month? (UNEMP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes27930.6
2) No63169.2
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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198) Do you (or your [spouse]) belong to a labor union? (Who?) (UNION)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent belongs19410.6
2) Yes, spouse belongs643.5
3) Yes, both belong291.6
4) No, neither belong153884.0
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing933 
TOTAL1832100.0
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199) Some people say that people get ahead by their own hard work; others say that lucky breaks or help from other people are more important. Which do you think is most important? (GETAHEAD)
TOTAL%
1) Hard work important57862.6
2) Hard work, luck equally important24826.8
3) Luck most important9210.0
8) Don't know50.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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200) Compared to your parents when they were the age you are now, do you think your own standard of living now is much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than theirs was? (PARSOL)
TOTAL%
1) Much better30333.2
2) Somewhat better29832.7
3) About the same17519.2
4) Somewhat worse9910.9
5) Much worse242.6
8) Don't know121.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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201) When your children are at the age you are now, do you think their standard of living will be much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than yours is now? (KIDSSOL)
TOTAL%
1) Much better23125.3
2) Somewhat better30533.4
3) About the same16117.7
4) Somewhat worse738.0
5) Much worse202.2
6) No children10511.5
8) Don't know171.9
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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202) Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Most men are better suited emotionally for politics than are most women. (FEPOL)
TOTAL%
1) Agree18520.4
2) Disagree66272.9
8) Not sure606.6
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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203) Legal abortion: If there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby? (ABDEFECT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes70376.1
2) No19320.9
8) Don't know242.6
9) No answer40.4
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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204) Legal abortion: If she is married and does not want any more children? (ABNOMORE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes40043.3
2) No49353.4
8) Don't know293.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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205) Legal abortion: If the woman's own health is seriously endangered by the pregnancy? (ABHLTH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes82589.3
2) No768.2
8) Don't know212.3
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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206) Legal abortion: If the family has a very low income and cannot afford any more children? (ABPOOR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes39642.9
2) No49653.7
8) Don't know293.1
9) No answer30.3
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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207) Legal abortion: If she became pregnant as a result of rape? (ABRAPE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes72178.0
2) No18419.9
8) Don't know192.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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208) Legal abortion: If she is not married and does not want to marry the man? (ABSINGLE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes37640.7
2) No51956.2
8) Don't know272.9
9) No answer20.2
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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209) Legal abortion: If the women wants it for any reason? (ABANY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes38741.9
2) No51355.5
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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210) What do you think is the ideal number of children for a family to have? (CHLDIDEL)
TOTAL%
0) None131.4
1) One293.2
2) Two44749.2
3) Three22324.6
4) Four818.9
5) Five161.8
6) Six50.6
7) Seven or more10.1
8) As many as you want798.7
9) No answer, Don't know141.5
Missing1857 
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211) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that methods of birth control should be available to teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 if their parents do not approve? (PILLOK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27430.2
2) Agree23826.2
3) Disagree17519.3
4) Strongly disagree20122.1
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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212) Would you be for or against sex education in the public schools? (SEXEDUC)
TOTAL%
1) For78786.7
2) Against10311.3
8) Don't know182.0
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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213) Should divorce in this country be easier or more difficult to obtain than it is now? (DIVLAW)
TOTAL%
1) Easier23826.2
2) More difficult44749.2
3) Stay as is19621.6
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer40.4
Missing1857 
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214) There's been a lot of discussion about the way morals and attitudes about sex are changing in this country. If a man and woman have sex relations before marriage, do you think it is always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes or not wrong at all? (PREMARSX)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong24226.7
2) Almost always wrong738.0
3) Wrong only sometimes17619.4
4) Not wrong at all39443.4
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer50.6
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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215) What if they are in their early teens, say 14 to 16 years old? In that case, do you think sex relations before marriage are always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (TEENSEX)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong64470.9
2) Almost always wrong13114.4
3) Wrong only sometimes788.6
4) Not wrong at all374.1
8) Don't know161.8
9) No answer20.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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216) What is your opinion about a married person having sexual relations with someone other than the marriage partner -- is it always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (XMARSEX)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong72578.5
2) Almost always wrong12413.4
3) Wrong only sometimes394.2
4) Not wrong at all192.1
8) Don't know171.8
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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217) What about sexual relations between two adults of the same sex -- do you think it is always wrong, almost always wrong, wrong only sometimes, or not wrong at all? (HOMOSEX)
TOTAL%
1) Always wrong48652.6
2) Almost always wrong434.7
3) Wrong only sometimes636.8
4) Not wrong at all29231.6
8) Don't know353.8
9) No answer50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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218) CHOOSE: 1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age; 2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18; or 3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography. (PORNLAW)
TOTAL%
1) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography whatever the age.34337.6
2) There should be laws against the distribution of pornography to persons under 18.51256.1
3) There should be no laws forbidding the distribution of pornography.475.2
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer40.4
Missing1853 
TOTAL912100.0
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219) Have you seen an X-rated movie in the last year? (XMOVIE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes21924.0
2) No69075.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
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220) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that it is sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking? (SPANKING)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree27230.0
2) Agree38742.6
3) Disagree17619.4
4) Strongly disagree647.0
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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221) When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient's life by some painless means if the patient and his family request it? (LETDIE1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes59966.0
2) No28831.7
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer20.2
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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222) Person has right to end own life if this person has an incurable disease? (SUICIDE1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes52457.7
2) No36440.1
8) Don't know192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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223) Person has right to end own life if this person has gone bankrupt? (SUICIDE2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes768.4
2) No82090.3
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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224) Person has right to end own life if this person has dishonored his or her family? (SUICIDE3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes798.7
2) No81990.2
8) Don't know101.1
Missing1857 
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225) Person has right to end own life if this person is tired of living and ready to die? (SUICIDE4)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13615.0
2) No75983.6
8) Don't know131.4
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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226) Are there any situations you can imagine in which you would approve of a policeman striking an adult male citizen? (POLHITOK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes59965.7
2) No25027.4
8) Not sure636.9
Missing1853 
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227) Approve policeman striking citizen who: had said vulgar and obscene things to the policeman? (POLABUSE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes596.5
2) No83391.3
8) Not sure192.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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228) Approve policeman striking citizen who: was being questioned as a suspect in a murder case? (POLMURDR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes818.9
2) No80688.4
8) Not sure252.7
Missing1853 
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229) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attempting to escape from custody? (POLESCAP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes61167.0
2) No22424.6
8) Not sure768.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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230) Approve of policeman striking citizen who: was attacking the policeman with his fists? (POLATTAK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes81088.8
2) No859.3
8) Not sure161.8
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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231) Is there any area right around here -- that is, within a mile -- where you would be afraid to walk alone at night? (FEAR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes29632.0
2) No62367.4
8) Don't know50.5
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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232) Do you happen to have in your home (If house: or garage) any guns or revolvers? (OWNGUN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes31033.5
2) No60565.5
3) Refused91.0
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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233) If yes (owngun?): Is it a pistol, shotgun, rifle, or what? (Each coded as separate question) (PISTOL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18019.5
2) No73479.4
3) Refused101.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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234) Own gun?: Is it a shotgun? (SHOTGUN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes19521.1
2) No71977.8
3) Refused101.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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235) Own gun?: Is it a rifle? (RIFLE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18319.8
2) No73179.1
3) Refused101.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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236) Do any of these guns personally belong to you? (ROWNGUN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23974.9
2) No7122.3
3) Refused92.8
Missing2446 
TOTAL319100.0
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237) Do you (or does your husband/wife) go hunting? (HUNT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes, respondent does12914.0
2) Yes, spouse does242.6
3) Yes, both do181.9
4) No neither R nor spouse hunts75281.4
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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238) How often do you read the newspaper -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never? (NEWS)
TOTAL%
1) Every day36940.6
2) A few times a week21924.1
3) Once a week10912.0
4) Less than once a week12113.3
5) Never909.9
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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239) On the average day, about how many hours do you personally watch television? (TVHOURS)
TOTAL%
0) 323.5
1) 20022.0
2) 23325.7
3) 17018.7
4) 10511.6
5) 768.4
6) 394.3
7) 60.7
8) 232.5
9) 20.2
10) 70.8
11) 20.2
12) 60.7
16) 10.1
20) 10.1
22) 10.1
24) 10.1
98) Don't know30.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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240) Do you have a telephone? May I have your name and telephone number ... Is this phone located in your own home? (PHONE)
TOTAL%
1) No phone number170.6
2) Refused phone number1324.8
3) Is this phone located in your home? Yes249890.3
4) Is this phone located in your home? No1164.2
5) Location not given20.1
TOTAL2765100.0
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241) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)
TOTAL%
1) Friendly and eager223280.7
2) Cooperative but not particularly eager39814.4
3) Indifferent and bored1114.0
4) Hostile100.4
8) Don't know140.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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242) Was respondent's understanding of the questions good, fair or poor? (COMPREND)
TOTAL%
1) Good238086.1
2) Fair30311.0
3) Poor692.5
8) Don't know130.5
TOTAL2765100.0
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243) Form number (FORM)
TOTAL%
1) Standard (Form) 1135849.1
2) Standard (Form) 2140750.9
TOTAL2765100.0
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244) Agree or disagree?: A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. (FECHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree21824.0
2) Agree35539.1
3) Disagree24426.9
4) Strongly disagree849.3
8) Don't know70.8
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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245) Agree or disagree?: A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works. (FEPRESCH)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree889.7
2) Agree32235.5
3) Disagree39243.2
4) Strongly disagree9610.6
8) Don't know101.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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246) Agree or disagree?: It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family. (FEFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9110.0
2) Agree25728.3
3) Disagree38242.1
4) Strongly disagree16818.5
8) Don't know91.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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247) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . A. Mainly due to discrimination? (RACDIF1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes30433.5
2) No57563.3
8) Don't know283.1
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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248) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . B. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) have less in-born ability to learn? (RACDIF2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10611.7
2) No78186.0
8) Don't know212.3
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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249) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . C. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) don't have the chance for education that it takes to rise out of poverty? (RACDIF3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes39043.0
2) No49154.1
8) Don't know262.9
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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250) On the average (Negroes/Blacks) have worse jobs, income, and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are . . . D. Because most (Negroes/Blacks) just don't have the motivation or will power to pull themselves up out of poverty? (RACDIF4)
TOTAL%
1) Yes43547.9
2) No42546.8
8) Don't know455.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
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251) Place self on scale: 1) I strongly agree the government should improve living standards; To 5) I strongly agree that people should take care of themselves. (HELPPOOR)
TOTAL%
1) Government15416.9
2) 29510.4
3) Agree with both42046.1
4) 411512.6
5) People10411.4
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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252) Scale on how many things the government does: 1) I strongly agree that government should do more; To 2) I strongly agree that the government is doing too much. (HELPNOT)
TOTAL%
1) Government do more12914.1
2) 29310.2
3) Agree with both43147.3
4) 412313.5
5) Government doing too much10811.8
8) Don't know273.0
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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253) Scale on government covering medical costs: 1) I strongly agree it is the responsibility of government to help; To 5) I strongly agree people should take care of themselves. (HELPSICK)
TOTAL%
1) Government help28731.5
2) 217519.2
3) Agree with both30833.8
4) 4657.1
5) People take care636.9
8) Don't know131.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1853 
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254) Scale on government helping blacks: 1) I strongly agree the government is obligated to help blacks; To 5) I strongly agree that government shouldn't give special treatment. (HELPBLK)
TOTAL%
1) Government help768.3
2) 2727.9
3) Agree with both28230.9
4) 417719.4
5) No special treatment28331.0
8) Don't know202.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing1853 
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255) Where would you rate the wealth of the following groups: Whites. (WLTHWHTS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich364.0
2) 29310.2
3) 327930.7
4) 439343.3
5) 5738.0
6) 670.8
7) 7 Poor60.7
8) Don't know182.0
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
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256) The wealth of Blacks. (WLTHBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Rich70.8
2) 280.9
3) 3596.5
4) 425027.5
5) 534437.9
6) 618320.2
7) 7 Poor384.2
8) Don't know161.8
9) No answer30.3
Missing1857 
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257) Do the people in the following groups tend to be hard working or do they tend to be lazy: Whites. (WORKWHTS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard717.8
2) 211212.3
3) 325127.6
4) 436940.6
5) 5647.0
6) 660.7
7) 7 Lazy60.7
8) Don't know222.4
9) No answer70.8
Missing1857 
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258) The work habits of Blacks. (WORKBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Work hard374.1
2) 2444.8
3) 313514.9
4) 437341.1
5) 518920.8
6) 6667.3
7) 7 Lazy343.7
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer70.8
Missing1857 
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259) Do the people in the following groups tend to be unintelligent or do they tend to be intelligent: Whites. (INTLWHTS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent40.4
2) 2192.1
3) 3758.3
4) 435539.1
5) 521423.6
6) 614415.9
7) 7 Intelligent647.0
8) Don't know232.5
9) No answer101.1
Missing1857 
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260) The intelligence of Blacks. (INTLBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) 1 Unintelligent141.5
2) 2293.2
3) 312914.2
4) 442546.8
5) 517519.3
6) 6667.3
7) 7 Intelligent364.0
8) Don't know252.8
9) No answer91.0
Missing1857 
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261) Would you favor living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were blacks? (LIVEBLKS)
TOTAL%
1) Strong favor10912.0
2) Favor17319.1
3) Neither favor nor oppose39643.6
4) Oppose15316.9
5) Strongly oppose717.8
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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262) Now I'm going to ask you about different types of contact with various groups of people. In each situation would you please tell me whether you would be very much in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very much opposed to it happening? -- Living in a neighborhood where half of your neighbors were whites. (LIVEWHTS)
TOTAL%
1) Very much favor25728.3
2) Somewhat favor21223.3
3) Neither favor nor oppose36540.2
4) Somewhat oppose485.3
5) Very opposed192.1
8) Don't know70.8
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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263) How would you respond to a close relative marrying a black person? (MARBLK)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor18620.5
2) Favor10211.2
3) Neither favor nor oppose35639.2
4) Oppose12714.0
5) Strongly oppose13114.4
8) Don't know60.7
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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264) What about having a close relative marry a white person? Would you be very in favor of it happening, somewhat in favor, neither in favor nor opposed to it happening, somewhat opposed, or very opposed to it happening? (MARWHT)
TOTAL%
1) Very much favor47852.6
2) Somewhat favor10912.0
3) Neither favor nor oppose27530.3
4) Somewhat oppose262.9
5) Very opposed131.4
8) Don't know60.7
9) No answer10.1
Missing1857 
TOTAL908100.0
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265) If employed: Are the people who work where you work all white, mostly white, about half and half, mostly black, or all black? (RACWORK)
TOTAL%
1) All white15525.5
2) Most white29147.8
3) About half and half11719.2
4) Mostly black284.6
5) All black71.1
8) Don't know101.6
9) No answer10.2
Missing2156 
TOTAL609100.0
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266) What do you think the chances are these days that a white person won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified black person gets one instead? (DISCAFF)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely18520.0
2) Somewhat likely43747.3
3) Not very likely27029.2
8) Don't know313.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing1841 
TOTAL924100.0
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267) Last 12 months did you: Visit an art museum or gallery. (VISITART)
TOTAL%
1) Yes101836.8
2) No172162.2
8) Don't know140.5
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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268) Last 12 months did you: Make art or craft objects such as pottery, woodworking, quilts, or paintings. (MAKEART)
TOTAL%
1) Yes56741.3
2) No79257.7
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer50.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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269) Last 12 months did you: Go to a live ballet or dance performance, not including school performances. (DANCE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes31122.7
2) No104676.2
8) Don't know90.7
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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270) Last 12 months did you: Go to a classical music or opera performance, not including school performances. (GOMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes48317.5
2) No225581.6
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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271) Last 12 months did you: Take part in a music, dance, or theatrical performance. (PERFORM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes14110.3
2) No121788.7
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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272) Last 12 months did you: Go out to see a movie in a theater. (SEEMOVIE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes99372.4
2) No36526.6
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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273) Last 12 months did you: Play a musical instrument like a piano, guitar, or violin. (PLYMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes28620.8
2) No107278.1
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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274) Respondent's first spouse's education (FSTSPEDC)
TOTAL%
97) 2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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275) Respondent's first spouse's degree (FSTSPDEG)
TOTAL%
7) Not applicable2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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276) Sibling's education (SBEDUC)
TOTAL%
97) Not applicable2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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277) Sibling's degree (SBDEG)
TOTAL%
7) Not applicable2765100.0
TOTAL2765100.0
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278) What do you think the chances are these days that a man won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified woman gets one instead? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely these days? (DISCAFFM)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely6314.4
2) Somewhat likely16838.4
3) Somewhat unlikely12328.1
4) Very unlikely7416.9
8) Don't know102.3
Missing2327 
TOTAL438100.0
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279) What do you think the chances are these days that a woman won't get a job or promotion while an equally or less qualified man gets one instead? Is this very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely these days? (DISCAFFW)
TOTAL%
1) Very likely12125.7
2) Somewhat likely23449.8
3) Somewhat unlikely6513.8
4) Very unlikely296.2
8) Don't know214.5
Missing2295 
TOTAL470100.0
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280) How much does respondent agree/disagree with the following statement: Because of past discrimination, employers should make special efforts to hire and promote qualified women. (FEHIRE)
TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree9921.1
2) Agree22046.8
3) Neither agree nor disagree439.1
4) Disagree8718.5
5) Strongly disagree204.3
8) Don't know10.2
Missing2295 
TOTAL470100.0
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281) Did you ever know anyone who was in a hospital because of a mental illness? (KNWMHOSP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes56161.9
2) No34337.9
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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282) Have you ever known anyone who was seeing a psychologist, mental health professional, social worker or other counselor? (KNWPATNT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes72880.4
2) No17619.4
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1859 
TOTAL906100.0
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283) Next I'd like to ask about some leisure or recreational activities that people do during their free time. As I read each activity, can you tell me if it is something you have done in the past twelve months?...Read novels, short stories, poems, or plays, other than those required by work or school. (READFICT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes98771.9
2) No37127.0
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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284) Has respondent done the following in the past 12 months: Go to a live performance of popular music like rock, country, or rap, not including school performances (POPMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes58042.3
2) No77856.7
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1393 
TOTAL1372100.0
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285) Has respondent done the following in the past 12 months: Go to a live performance of a non-musical stage play, not including school performances (DRAMA)
TOTAL%
1) Yes77628.1
2) No196271.0
8) Don't know150.5
9) No answer120.4
TOTAL2765100.0
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286) Do you personally ever use a computer at home, at work, or at some other location? (COMPUSE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes183566.4
2) No91333.0
8) Don't know110.4
9) No answer60.2
TOTAL2765100.0
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287) Do you have access to the Internet or World Wide Web in your home through Web TV? (WEBTV)
TOTAL%
1) Yes535.7
2) No86092.5
8) Don't know111.2
9) No answer60.6
Missing1835 
TOTAL930100.0
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288) About how many minutes per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 156882.1
1) 60.3
2) 20.1
3) 20.1
4) 20.1
5) 341.8
6) 20.1
7) 20.1
8) 10.1
10) 361.9
12) 10.1
15) 382.0
20) 341.8
25) 30.2
30) 1316.9
40) 50.3
45) 100.5
50) 40.2
98) Don't know60.3
99) No answer231.2
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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289) About how many hours per week do you spend sending and answering electronic mail or e-mail? (EMAILHR)
TOTAL%
0) 61732.3
1) 30115.8
2) 24112.6
3) 1236.4
4) 673.5
5) 1296.8
6) 472.5
7) 623.2
8) 301.6
9) 30.2
10) 904.7
11) 40.2
12) 180.9
13) 20.1
14) 140.7
15) 271.4
16) 30.2
18) 20.1
20) 361.9
21) 30.2
22) 30.2
24) 50.3
25) 110.6
30) 221.2
32) 10.1
35) 20.1
40) 60.3
41) 10.1
42) 10.1
50) 50.3
56) 10.1
60) 30.2
70) 10.1
998) 60.3
999) 231.2
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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290) Other than for e-mail, do you ever use the Internet or World Wide Web? (USEWWW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes164386.0
2) No26113.7
9) No answer60.3
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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291) Not counting e-mail, about how many hours per week do you use the Web? (Include time you spend visiting regular web sites and time spent using interactive Internet services like chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, and the like.) (WWWHR)
TOTAL%
0) 24915.1
1) 27916.9
2) 22013.3
3) 1297.8
4) 925.6
5) 1358.2
6) 462.8
7) 452.7
8) 412.5
9) 50.3
10) 1106.7
11) 40.2
12) 231.4
13) 20.1
14) 140.8
15) 442.7
16) 30.2
17) 20.1
18) 20.1
20) 493.0
21) 60.4
22) 30.2
23) 10.1
24) 70.4
25) 80.5
26) 10.1
27) 10.1
28) 10.1
29) 10.1
30) 161.0
32) 10.1
35) 80.5
37) 10.1
40) 120.7
45) 20.1
48) 10.1
50) 50.3
60) 20.1
64) 10.1
100) 10.1
112) 10.1
998) 50.3
999) 704.2
Missing1116 
TOTAL1649100.0
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292) Not counting e-mail, about how many minutes per week do you use the Web? (Include time you spend visiting regular web sites and time spent using interactive Internet services like chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, and the like.) (WWWMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 134781.7
1) 60.4
2) 50.3
5) 150.9
6) 10.1
9) 10.1
10) 271.6
15) 181.1
20) 161.0
30) 1257.6
40) 30.2
45) 90.5
50) 10.1
98) Don't know50.3
99) No answer704.2
Missing1116 
TOTAL1649100.0
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293) Earlier you mentioned that you spend (minutes/hours) using the World Wide Web in a typical week. About how many of those do you spend using chat rooms, news groups, bulletin boards, discussion forums, and other forms of on-line interaction with other Net users-not just browsing on your own? (Hours per week) (CHATHR)
TOTAL%
0) 22261.3
1) 226.1
2) 133.6
3) 71.9
4) 20.6
5) 92.5
6) 51.4
7) 20.6
8) 30.8
9) 10.3
10) 82.2
12) 20.6
13) 10.3
14) 10.3
15) 51.4
18) 10.3
19) 10.3
20) 20.6
21) 10.3
25) 10.3
30) 10.3
32) 10.3
35) 10.3
40) 10.3
999) 4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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294) Earlier you mentioned that you spend (minutes/hours) using the World Wide Web in a typical week. About how many of those do you spend using chat rooms, news groups, bulletin boards, discussion forums, and other forms of on-line interaction with other Net users-not just browsing on your own? (minutes per week) (CHATMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 29982.6
5) 10.3
20) 20.6
30) 102.8
40) 10.3
99) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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295) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a direct link from your starting page (the page that you see when you go onto the web.)? (DRCTLINK)
TOTAL%
1) Never6417.7
2) Less than half of the time6818.8
3) About half of the time4813.3
4) More than half of the time3810.5
5) Almost always9325.7
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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296) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Type (or paste in) the web address yourself? (TYPEURL)
TOTAL%
1) Never308.3
2) Less than half of the time9125.1
3) About half of the time9024.9
4) Mor than half of the time4011.0
5) Almost always6116.9
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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297) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a search engine? (SRCHENG)
TOTAL%
1) Never277.5
2) Less than half of the time12534.5
3) About half of the time7019.3
4) More than half of the time4211.6
5) Almost always4813.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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298) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Use a bookmark? (BOOKMARK)
TOTAL%
1) Never6217.1
2) Less than half of the time8924.6
3) About half of the time4011.0
4) More than half of the time5615.5
5) Almost always6518.0
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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299) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Go to a category directory or web guide and select an option? (CATDRCTY)
TOTAL%
1) Never12133.4
2) Less than half of the time12935.6
3) About half of the time287.7
4) More than half of the time174.7
5) Almost always133.6
8) Don't know51.4
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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300) Now I'd like to ask you about how you navigate around the Web. How frequently do you use each of the following ways of getting to the web sites you visit: -- Go from a hyperlink in another site that you are visiting? (HYPERLNK)
TOTAL%
1) Never7721.3
2) Less than half of the time14439.8
3) About half of the time5214.4
4) More than half of the time287.7
5) Almost always102.8
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer4913.5
Missing2403 
TOTAL362100.0
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301) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Financial information? (FIN30)
TOTAL%
1) Never47343.6
2) 1-2 times23521.7
3) 3-5 times11110.2
4) More than 5 times17015.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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302) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sites related to a school that you or your children attend? (SCHL30)
TOTAL%
1) Never71666.1
2) 1-2 times14913.7
3) 3-5 times423.9
4) More than 5 times817.5
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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303) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Other educational site? (EDUC30)
TOTAL%
1) Never45642.1
2) 1-2 times24522.6
3) 3-5 times12611.6
4) More than 5 times16214.9
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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304) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sites related to your work? (WORK30)
TOTAL%
1) Never42639.3
2) 1-2 times13712.6
3) 3-5 times898.2
4) More than 5 times33831.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer938.6
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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305) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- News and current events? (NEWS30)
TOTAL%
1) Never22120.4
2) 1-2 times21119.5
3) 3-5 times15814.6
4) More than 5 times39936.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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306) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Government information? (GOVT30)
TOTAL%
1) Never50146.2
2) 1-2 times24822.9
3) 3-5 times10810.0
4) More than 5 times13212.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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307) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Political information? (POL30)
TOTAL%
1) Never67562.3
2) 1-2 times17215.9
3) 3-5 times656.0
4) More than 5 times777.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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308) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Travel? (TRAVEL30)
TOTAL%
1) Never36633.8
2) 1-2 times29827.5
3) 3-5 times17115.8
4) More than 5 times15414.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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309) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sports? (SPORTS30)
TOTAL%
1) Never57853.3
2) 1-2 times17616.2
3) 3-5 times878.0
4) More than 5 times14813.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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310) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Music/concerts? (MUSIC30)
TOTAL%
1) Never52048.0
2) 1-2 times23421.6
3) 3-5 times11410.5
4) More than 5 times12111.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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311) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Visual art/art museums? (ART30)
TOTAL%
1) Never75669.7
2) 1-2 times16114.9
3) 3-5 times423.9
4) More than 5 times302.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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312) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Television or movies? (TVMOV30)
TOTAL%
1) Never57453.0
2) 1-2 times22921.1
3) 3-5 times989.0
4) More than 5 times888.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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313) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Health and fitness? (HEALTH30)
TOTAL%
1) Never47543.8
2) 1-2 times29327.0
3) 3-5 times11310.4
4) More than 5 times10810.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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314) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Religion/church related? (RELIG30)
TOTAL%
1) Never80374.1
2) 1-2 times11710.8
3) 3-5 times343.1
4) More than 5 times353.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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315) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Games you can play on your computer? (GAMES30)
TOTAL%
1) Never60055.4
2) 1-2 times13812.7
3) 3-5 times878.0
4) More than 5 times16415.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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316) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Humor? (HUMOR30)
TOTAL%
1) Never60455.7
2) 1-2 times19117.6
3) 3-5 times938.6
4) More than 5 times1019.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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317) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Sexually explicit material? (PORN30)
TOTAL%
1) Never85078.4
2) 1-2 times968.9
3) 3-5 times222.0
4) More than 5 times201.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer958.8
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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318) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Personal home pages? (PERSON30)
TOTAL%
1) Never74268.5
2) 1-2 times14813.7
3) 3-5 times383.5
4) More than 5 times605.5
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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319) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Science? (SCI30)
TOTAL%
1) Never61857.0
2) 1-2 times20018.5
3) 3-5 times847.7
4) More than 5 times867.9
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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320) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Hobbies and crafts? (HOBBY30)
TOTAL%
1) Never52448.3
2) 1-2 times21319.6
3) 3-5 times11710.8
4) More than 5 times13512.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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321) In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Cooking, recipes? (COOK30)
TOTAL%
1) Never64859.8
2) 1-2 times18316.9
3) 3-5 times847.7
4) More than 5 times746.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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322) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information you needed for your work? (WORK12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes60455.7
2) No38535.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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323) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Home finances or banking? (HMEFIN12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes50746.8
2) No48244.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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324) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information about a product that you might want to buy? (BUYINF12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes79373.2
2) No19618.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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325) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Actually buy something? (BUYIT12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes62357.5
2) No36633.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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326) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Invest money in a stock or mutual fund? (INVEST12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes12911.9
2) No86079.3
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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327) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Tried to meet new people for social purpose? (PEOPLE12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes14313.2
2) No84678.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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328) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for information about a health concern or medical problem? (HEALTH12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes63458.5
2) No35532.7
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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329) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Make an airplane or other travel reservation? (TRAVEL12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes45341.8
2) No53649.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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330) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Locate someone's phone number, e-mail, or mailing address? (LOCATE12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes54950.6
2) No44040.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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331) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Play a game with someone on another computer? (GAME12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18717.3
2) No80274.0
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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332) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Look for a new job or explore career opportunities? (NEWJOB12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes47143.5
2) No51847.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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333) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Go to a chat room, news group, discussion forum, bulletin board, or similar interactive service to discuss political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (CHAT12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes18517.1
2) No80474.2
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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334) In the past 12 months have you used the Web to do each of these things: -- Go to a Web site to find information about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (POLINF12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes35632.8
2) No63358.4
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer948.7
Missing1681 
TOTAL1084100.0
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335) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- The economy? (ECON12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes15042.4
2) No15944.9
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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336) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Abortion (ABORT12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes308.5
2) No27978.8
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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337) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Morality/family issues? (MORAL12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9226.0
2) No21761.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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338) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Foreign affairs? (FORAFF12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes17750.0
2) No13237.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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339) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Race relations? (RACREL12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6217.5
2) No24769.8
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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340) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Environmental issues? (ENVIRO12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13939.3
2) No17048.0
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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341) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Political campaigns? (POLCAM12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13237.3
2) No17750.0
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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342) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Gun control? (GUN12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5816.4
2) No25170.9
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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343) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Taxes? (TAXES12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13839.0
2) No17148.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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344) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- Gender/women's issues? (FE12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10930.8
2) No20056.5
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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345) In the past 12 months, have you used the Web to find out about or discuss: -- News headlines? (NEWS12)
TOTAL%
1) Yes25170.9
2) No5816.4
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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346) World wide web use: Visit political sites with points of view that you agree with? (POLAGREE)
TOTAL%
1) Very true6217.5
2) Somewhat true10830.5
3) Not true13839.0
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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347) World wide web use: Visit sites that provide information without promoting a particular political point of view? (POLNEUTL)
TOTAL%
1) Very true9627.1
2) Somewhat true10930.8
3) Not true10228.8
8) Don't know20.6
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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348) World wide web use: Visit sites that challenge your own opinions and provide different perspectives on political affairs? (POLDSAGR)
TOTAL%
1) Very true8022.6
2) Somewhat true11432.2
3) Not true11432.2
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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349) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Signed a petition? (PETITION)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9125.7
2) No21761.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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350) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Contacted a senator, congressman or other elected official to express an opinion? (CONTACT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10429.4
2) No20557.9
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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351) Have you ever taken any of the following actions because of something you learned about or discussed on the Web: -- Attended a political meeting or demonstration? (MEETING)
TOTAL%
1) Yes4613.0
2) No26374.3
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
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352) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign: -- Thinking back to this occasion, did you learn anything new about the issue or campaign? (POLNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes16947.7
2) No13738.7
8) Can't recall30.8
9) No answer4512.7
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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353) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about a political or social-policy issue, current affairs, or a political campaign: -- Did your Web experience change your view in any way? (POLCHNGE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9025.6
2) No21561.3
8) Don't know10.3
9) No answer4512.8
Missing2414 
TOTAL351100.0
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354) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- Visiting such Web sites helps you form an opinion on issues about which you are undecided. (POLFORMS)
TOTAL%
1) Very true4713.3
2) Somewhat true16847.5
3) Not true9025.4
8) Don't know30.8
9) No answer4613.0
Missing2411 
TOTAL354100.0
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355) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- Visiting such sites tends to strengthen or confirm the opinions you already hold. (POLCONF)
TOTAL%
1) Very true6016.9
2) Somewhat true17449.2
3) Not true6919.5
8) Don't know51.4
9) No answer4613.0
Missing2411 
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356) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- Visiting such sites leads you to change your mind on issues. (POLALTER)
TOTAL%
1) Very true113.1
2) Somewhat true11632.8
3) Not true17750.0
8) Don't know41.1
9) No answer4613.0
Missing2411 
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357) In general, when you visit Web sites devoted to political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns, is it Very true for you, Somewhat true, or Not true that: -- After visiting such sites, you believe that issues are more complicated than you had previously thought. (POLTOUGH)
TOTAL%
1) Very true6618.6
2) Somewhat true14641.2
3) Not true9125.7
8) Don't know41.1
9) No answer4713.3
Missing2411 
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358) In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics: -- Minutes per week? (ARTSMIN)
TOTAL%
0) 56277.8
3) 10.1
5) 60.8
10) 162.2
15) 172.4
19) 10.1
20) 141.9
30) 567.8
40) 10.1
45) 10.1
98) Don't know10.1
99) No answer466.4
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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359) In a typical month, about how many minutes or hours do you use the Web to explore sites that have to do with music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature or related topics: -- Hours per week? (ARTSHR)
TOTAL%
0) 35949.7
1) 9813.6
2) 598.2
3) 385.3
4) 131.8
5) 354.8
6) 101.4
7) 30.4
8) 60.8
9) 10.1
10) 141.9
12) 20.3
14) 10.1
15) 111.5
17) 10.1
20) 131.8
25) 20.3
30) 50.7
32) 10.1
40) 10.1
50) 10.1
100) 10.1
998) 10.1
999) 466.4
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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360) Considering all these arts topics, do you participate in chat rooms, Usenet groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, or similar interactive services devoted to these topics? (ARTSCHAT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes679.3
2) No60984.3
9) No answer466.4
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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361) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. On that occasion, did you come across or learn about anything new with regard to any of these topics? (ARTSNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23949.7
2) No19640.7
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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362) Now I would like you to think about the last time you used the Web to get information or exchange views about music, film, the visual arts, dance, theater, museums, literature, or related topics. Did your Web experience change your tastes or opinions in any way? (ARTSCHNG)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7315.2
2) No36074.8
8) Don't know20.4
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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363) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music? (WWWMUSIC)
TOTAL%
1) Yes22747.2
2) No20843.2
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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364) In terms of music, have you ever used the Web to get information about a band, individual performer, orchestra, or other group? (MUSICINF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes20073.3
2) No279.9
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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365) Used the Web to download a musical sound recording to your own computer? (MUSICGET)
TOTAL%
1) Yes13750.2
2) No9033.0
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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366) In terms of music, have you ever used the Web to listen to an online radio broadcast or view a music video? (MUSICLST)
TOTAL%
1) Yes16159.0
2) No6624.2
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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367) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, listen to, or discuss topics related to any kind of music? (MUSICBUY)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10036.6
2) No12746.5
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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368) World wide web use: You visit music sites where you can learn about or hear music form artists you already know you like? (MUSICLKE)
TOTAL%
1) Very true14653.5
2) Somewhat true5821.2
3) Not true238.4
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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369) World wide web use: You visit music sites that contain information about or sounds from many different types of music? (MUSICDIF)
TOTAL%
1) Very true10337.7
2) Somewhat true7326.7
3) Not true5118.7
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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370) World wide web use: You visit sites where you can learn about or hear types of music that you wouldn't ordinarily listen to? (MUSICNEW)
TOTAL%
1) Very true4817.6
2) Somewhat true8029.3
3) Not true9936.3
9) No answer4616.8
Missing2492 
TOTAL273100.0
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371) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, view, or discuss topics related to the visual arts-painting, sculpture, or so on? (WWWART)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9118.9
2) No34471.5
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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372) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to learn about upcoming exhibits or to get information before visiting that museum? (ARTMUS1)
TOTAL%
1) Yes7151.8
2) No1913.9
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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373) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to look at art works exhibited there? (ARTMUS2)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5338.7
2) No3727.0
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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374) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web site of an art museum or art gallery in order to learn about upcoming exhibits or to get information before visiting that museum? (ARTVIEW)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5640.9
2) No3424.8
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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375) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit the Web to get information about an artist or sculptor or a school of artists? (ARTINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5943.1
2) No3122.6
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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376) In terms of the visual arts, do you ever: Visit an art museum or gallery as a result of what you found on its Web site? (ARTMUS3)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5540.1
2) No3525.5
9) No answer4734.3
Missing2628 
TOTAL137100.0
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377) Do you ever use the Web to learn about, read, or discuss topics related to literature-novels, poetry, or plays? (WWWLIT)
TOTAL%
1) Yes16434.1
2) No27156.3
9) No answer469.6
Missing2284 
TOTAL481100.0
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378) Visited the Web site of a book publisher, magazine, or on-line book store to learn about a novel, play, or book of poems? (LITSITE)
TOTAL%
1) Yes14368.1
2) No2110.0
9) No answer4621.9
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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379) Downloaded a poem or work of fiction from a Web site to your computer? (LITGET)
TOTAL%
1) Yes4923.3
2) No11554.8
9) No answer4621.9
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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380) Visited a Web site associated with a particular novelist, playwright or poet? (LITAUTH)
TOTAL%
1) Yes9645.7
2) No6731.9
9) No answer4722.4
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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381) Read a book by an author whose work you first discovered on the Web? (LITREAD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes5325.2
2) No11052.4
8) Don't know10.5
9) No answer4621.9
Missing2555 
TOTAL210100.0
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382) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? (WWWPERSN)
TOTAL%
1) Yes719.8
2) No60383.5
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer476.5
Missing2043 
TOTAL722100.0
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383) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Spouse or partner? (WWWSP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1512.7
2) No5647.5
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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384) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Girlfriend or boyfriend? (WWWGFBF)
TOTAL%
1) Yes3025.4
2) No4134.7
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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385) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Coworker? (WWWCOWRK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes97.6
2) No6252.5
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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386) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Other business associate? (WWWBIZ)
TOTAL%
1) Yes1210.2
2) No5950.0
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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387) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Neighbor? (WWWNEI)
TOTAL%
1) Yes43.4
2) No6756.8
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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388) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? If yes: Did any of these people become: -- Friend? (WWWFRND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes6151.7
2) No108.5
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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389) Have you ever first come into contact with someone on the Internet-through a chat room, bulletin board, news group, discussion forum, or other interactive site, or through their Web page-with whom you later established a relationship outside the Internet? IF YES: Did any of these people become: -- Someone you worked with on a civic, community or political project? (WWWVOL)
TOTAL%
1) Yes65.1
2) No6555.1
9) No answer4739.8
Missing2647 
TOTAL118100.0
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390) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Spouse or partner? (ADVSP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes24839.8
2) No32852.6
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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391) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Son or daughter? (ADVCHLD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes19030.5
2) No38561.8
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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392) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Mother or father? (ADVPAR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes15324.6
2) No42367.9
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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393) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Brother or sister/brother-/sister-in-law? (ADVSIB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes23537.7
2) No34154.7
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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394) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other family? (ADVFAM)
TOTAL%
1) Yes20032.1
2) No37560.2
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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395) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A teacher? (ADVTCHR)
TOTAL%
1) Yes12019.3
2) No45673.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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396) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A fellow student? (ADVSTU)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10917.5
2) No46775.0
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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397) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A supervisor or trainer at work? (ADVSUP)
TOTAL%
1) Yes24038.5
2) No33653.9
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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398) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other co-worker? (ADVCOWRK)
TOTAL%
1) Yes34355.1
2) No23337.4
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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399) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- a close, personal friend? (ADVCFRND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes40264.5
2) No17427.9
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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400) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- Other friend or acquaintance? (ADVOFRND)
TOTAL%
1) Yes33754.1
2) No23938.4
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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401) When you want to learn how to do something new with your software and you need advice on how to do it do the people you can ask for advice include: -- A librarian? (ADVLIB)
TOTAL%
1) Yes10116.2
2) No47576.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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402) Do you know how to download a file from the World Wide Web to your computer?) (DOWNLOAD)
TOTAL%
1) Yes46574.6
2) No11017.7
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer477.5
Missing2142 
TOTAL623100.0
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403) In the past year have you looked for information about a health concern or medical problem? (HLTHINFO)
TOTAL%
1) Not at all33149.5
2) 1 or 2 times20230.2
3) 3 or more times12218.2
8) Don't know81.2
9) No answer60.9
Missing2096 
TOTAL669100.0
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404) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Articles in a daily newspaper? (HLTHPAPR)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all48072.6
1) 1 or 2 times9113.8
2) 3-5 times487.3
3) 6 or more times365.4
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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405) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Articles in a general-interest magazine? (HLTHMAG1)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all44667.5
1) 1 or 2 times12118.3
2) 3-5 times578.6
3) 6 or more times314.7
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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406) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Special health or medical magazine or newsletter? (HLTHMAG2)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all36354.9
1) 1 or 2 times16825.4
2) 3-5 times7110.7
3) 6 or more times538.0
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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407) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- A doctor, nurse, or other medical professional (HLTHDOC)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all13620.6
1) 1 or 2 times29744.9
2) 3-5 times13320.1
3) 6 or more times8913.5
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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408) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Friends or relatives? (HLTHFREL)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all28042.4
1) 1 or 2 times22934.6
2) 3-5 times8312.6
3) 6 or more times639.5
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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409) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- Radio or television programs? (HLTHTV)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all43966.4
1) 1 or 2 times12619.1
2) 3-5 times548.2
3) 6 or more times355.3
8) Don't know10.2
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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410) If R has looked for information about a health concern or medical problem in the past year: Please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: -- The Internet or World Wide Web? (HLTHWWW)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all23836.0
1) 1 or 2 times15022.7
2) 3-5 times12919.5
3) 6 or more times13820.9
9) No answer60.9
Missing2104 
TOTAL661100.0
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411) In the past 12 months have you: -- Looked for information about a product you might want to buy? (BUYINFGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all58842.2
1) 1 or 2 times21515.4
2) 3-5 times23416.8
3) 6 or more times34124.5
8) Don't know100.7
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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412) In the last twelve months have you: -- Invested money in a stock or mutual fund? (INVESTGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all97469.9
1) 1 or 2 times17812.8
2) 3-5 times765.5
3) 6 or more times15010.8
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer70.5
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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413) In the last twelve months have you: -- Made an airplane or other travel reservations? (TRAVELGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all79557.1
1) 1 or 2 times37026.6
2) 3-5 times14710.6
3) 6 or more times695.0
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer50.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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414) In the last twelve months have you: -- Tried to meet new people for social purposes? (PEOPLEGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all80657.9
1) 1 or 2 times19013.6
2) 3-5 times16411.8
3) 6 or more times22015.8
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer70.5
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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415) In the last twelve months have you: -- Played an indoor game with other people, like a board game, card game, or strategy game? (GAMEGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all41129.5
1) 1 or 2 times21215.2
2) 3-5 times23416.8
3) 6 or more times52337.5
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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416) In the last twelve months have you: -- Discussed your views about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns with other people? (POLDISGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all47934.4
1) 1 or 2 times17712.7
2) 3-5 times23817.1
3) 6 or more times48634.9
8) Don't know70.5
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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417) In the last twelve months have you: -- Looked for information about political or social policy issues, current affairs, or political campaigns? (POLINFGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all78456.3
1) 1 or 2 times17512.6
2) 3-5 times1359.7
3) 6 or more times28520.5
8) Don't know80.6
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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418) In the last twelve months have you: -- Obtained information about a concert, play, or other performing arts event? (PERFRMGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all61744.3
1) 1 or 2 times27519.7
2) 3-5 times26318.9
3) 6 or more times22616.2
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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419) In the last twelve months have you: -- Obtained information about an exhibit or other event at an art museum or art gallery? (ARTGN)
TOTAL%
0) Not at all91765.8
1) 1 or 2 times24417.5
2) 3-5 times14110.1
3) 6 or more times795.7
8) Don't know60.4
9) No answer60.4
Missing1372 
TOTAL1393100.0
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420) In the last 12 months have you: -- looked up the views of a political candidate for office? (POLCANGN)
TOTAL%
1) 1 or 2 times46946.4
2) 3-5 times41741.2
3) 6 or more times12512.4
Missing1754 
TOTAL1011100.0
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421) Not counting people at work or family at home, about how many other friends or relatives do you keep in contact with at least once a year? (NUMCNTCT)
NMeanStd.Deviation
TOTAL276549.701142
422) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Seeing them socially, face-to-face? (INPERSON)
TOTAL%
1) 0 people1033.8
2) 1-232212.0
3) 3-553119.7
4) 6-1057221.3
5) 11-1530211.2
6) 16-2536113.4
7) 26-5031311.6
8) 50+1736.4
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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423) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Talking with them on the telephone? (BYPHONE)
TOTAL%
1) 0692.6
2) 1-22629.7
3) 3-560822.6
4) 6-1063423.6
5) 11-1533612.5
6) 16-2538014.1
7) 26-5027510.2
8) 50+1134.2
99) No answer140.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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424) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Exchanging cards or letters through U.S. postal mail? (LETTERS)
TOTAL%
1) 075528.1
2) 1-240615.1
3) 3-546817.4
4) 6-1035413.2
5) 11-151706.3
6) 16-252047.6
7) 26-502087.7
8) 50+1124.2
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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425) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Seeing them at meetings or events related to church, clubs, or other groups? (MEETINGS)
TOTAL%
1) 098236.5
2) 1-229210.9
3) 3-538414.3
4) 6-1036913.7
5) 11-151746.5
6) 16-252158.0
7) 26-501535.7
8) 50+1053.9
98) Don't know40.1
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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426) Of the friends and relatives you keep in contact with at least once a year: About how many do you stay in contact with by: -- Communicating through electronic mail? (BYEMAIL)
TOTAL%
1) 0127847.5
2) 1-22338.7
3) 3-534812.9
4) 6-1031011.5
5) 11-151696.3
6) 16-251605.9
7) 26-501264.7
8) 50+532.0
98) Don't know10.0
99) No answer130.5
Missing74 
TOTAL2691100.0
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427) Do you have one or more computers at your home? [Interviewer: include laptops that r can use at work or home] (COMPHOME)
TOTAL%
1) Yes158482.9
2) No30716.1
9) No answer191.0
Missing855 
TOTAL1910100.0
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428) Can you use the World Wide Web when you are at home? (WWWHOME)
TOTAL%
1) Yes66588.8
2) No8210.9
9) No answer20.3
Missing2016 
TOTAL749100.0
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429) At your home are you connected to the World Wide Web through a regular telephone line connected to your computer, or through some other means? (WWWLINE1)
TOTAL%
1) Regular telephone53680.4
2) Other means11917.8
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer111.6
Missing2098 
TOTAL667100.0
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430) If connected to www through other means than a regular phone line: What is this other means by which you are connected to the World Wide Web? (WWWLINE2)
TOTAL%
1) Special high-speed telephone line (ISDN) connected to your computer3829.2
2) Cable service line connected to your computer7255.4
3) Web TV line, connected to your television set32.3
4) More than one type of connection10.8
5) Other, not mentioned above10.8
6) Wireless connection (e.g. from satellite)43.1
9) No answer118.5
Missing2635 
TOTAL130100.0
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431) About how many minutes a week do you use your home computer for each of the following? -- Sending or receiving e-mail (EMMINH)
TOTAL%
0) 125178.0
1) 90.6
2) 10.1
3) 20.1
5) 301.9
8) 10.1
10) 412.6
12) 20.1
14) 10.1
15) 462.9
20) 311.9
25) 10.1