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Middletown Area Study, 1984
Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > General Population > Local/Regional > Middletown Data > Codebook
- All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
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- 1) Sex of respondent (SEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Male | 165 | 47.0 |
| 2) Female | 186 | 53.0 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 2) What is the last grade you completed in school? (EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 3) Elementary-3 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 4) Elementary-4 | 1 | 0.3 |
| 5) Elementary-5 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 6) Elementary-6 | 7 | 2.0 |
| 7) Elementary-7 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 8) Elementary-8 | 11 | 3.1 |
| 9) High School-9 | 10 | 2.9 |
| 10) High School-10 | 14 | 4.0 |
| 11) High School-11 | 19 | 5.4 |
| 12) High School-12 | 121 | 34.6 |
| 13) College-Freshman | 30 | 8.6 |
| 14) College-Sophomore | 29 | 8.3 |
| 15) College-Junior | 14 | 4.0 |
| 16) College-Senior | 45 | 12.9 |
| 17) College-Graduate or Professional | 43 | 12.3 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 350 | 100.0 |
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- 3) What is your ethnic status? Are you: (RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Black | 56 | 16.0 |
| 2) White | 290 | 83.1 |
| 3) American Indian | 1 | 0.3 |
| 4) Latin (Mexican American, Puerto Rican, etc.) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 5) Oriental | 1 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 4) Last week were you working full-time, part-time, unemployed, keeping house, retired, or what? (WRKSTAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Working full-time | 164 | 46.7 |
| 2) Working part-time | 50 | 14.2 |
| 3) With a job, but not at work because of temporary illness, vacation or strike | 1 | 0.3 |
| 4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work | 24 | 6.8 |
| 5) Retired | 48 | 13.7 |
| 6) In school | 20 | 5.7 |
| 7) Keeping house | 40 | 11.4 |
| 8) Other | 4 | 1.1 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 5) I would like to ask you two questions about your work activities in this position. The first activity is deciding when to come to work and when to leave work. Can you decide this on your job, either officially or unofficially? (WRKGO)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 135 | 61.4 |
| 2) Yes | 85 | 38.6 |
| Missing | 131 | |
| TOTAL | 220 | 100.0 |
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- 6) I would like to ask you two questions about your work activities in this position. The other activity is deciding on your own to introduce a new task or work assignment for yourself. Can you do this on your job? (WRKTASK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 53 | 24.4 |
| 2) Yes | 164 | 75.6 |
| Missing | 134 | |
| TOTAL | 217 | 100.0 |
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- 7) Are you currently: (MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Married | 217 | 61.8 |
| 2) Divorced | 37 | 10.5 |
| 3) Separated | 6 | 1.7 |
| 4) Widowed | 33 | 9.4 |
| 5) Never married | 58 | 16.5 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 8) I'd like to ask you a general question about your income please. Last year, was your total family income, from all sources: (INCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) $5,000 or less | 39 | 11.8 |
| 2) $5,001 - 10,000 | 66 | 20.0 |
| 3) $10,001 - 15,000 | 35 | 10.6 |
| 4) $15,001 - 20,000 | 37 | 11.2 |
| 5) $20,001 - 25,000 | 27 | 8.2 |
| 6) $25,001 - 35,000 | 69 | 20.9 |
| 7) $35,001 - 50,000 | 35 | 10.6 |
| 8) Over $50,000 | 22 | 6.7 |
| Missing | 21 | |
| TOTAL | 330 | 100.0 |
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- 9) What is your age please? (AGE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 349 | 45.052 | 17 |
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- 10) What is your religious preference? (RELPREF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Catholic | 34 | 9.7 |
| 2) Protestant | 250 | 71.6 |
| 3) Other Christian | 30 | 8.6 |
| 4) Jewish | 2 | 0.6 |
| 6) None | 33 | 9.5 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 11) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANT OR OTHER CHRISTIAN: What is your affiliation or denomination? (DENOM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Methodist | 67 | 24.8 |
| 2) Presbyterian, Episcopal | 17 | 6.3 |
| 3) Lutheran (Not part of the Lutheran Churches of America) | 2 | 0.7 |
| 4) Lutheran (Part of the Lutheran Churches of America) | 9 | 3.3 |
| 5) Lutheran (Not sure if part of the Lutheran Churches of America) | 5 | 1.9 |
| 6) Baptist (Not part of the American Convention) | 16 | 5.9 |
| 7) Baptist (Part of the American Convention) | 36 | 13.3 |
| 8) Baptist (Nor sure if part of the American Convention) | 26 | 9.6 |
| 9) Christian (Not Disciples of Christ) | 9 | 3.3 |
| 10) Christian (Disciples of Christ) | 11 | 4.1 |
| 11) Christian (Not sure if Disciples of Christ) | 4 | 1.5 |
| 12) United Church of Christ | 8 | 3.0 |
| 13) Church of the Brethren | 2 | 0.7 |
| 15) Unitarian - Universalist | 3 | 1.1 |
| 16) Other | 55 | 20.4 |
| Missing | 81 | |
| TOTAL | 270 | 100.0 |
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- 12) How often do you attend church? (RELOFTEN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Never | 50 | 14.4 |
| 2) Once a year | 29 | 8.3 |
| 3) A few times a year | 77 | 22.1 |
| 4) About once a month | 34 | 9.8 |
| 5) Less than weekly | 37 | 10.6 |
| 6) Weekly | 79 | 22.7 |
| 7) More than weekly | 42 | 12.1 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 13) Do you watch religious broadcasts on television? (RELTV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 175 | 49.9 |
| 2) Yes | 176 | 50.1 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 14) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- Jerry Falwell (RELFALW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 111 | 64.5 |
| 2) Yes | 61 | 35.5 |
| Missing | 179 | |
| TOTAL | 172 | 100.0 |
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- 15) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- The PTL Club with Jim Baker (RELPTL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 85 | 48.0 |
| 2) Yes | 92 | 52.0 |
| Missing | 174 | |
| TOTAL | 177 | 100.0 |
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- 16) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- James Robison (RELROB)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 137 | 79.2 |
| 2) Yes | 36 | 20.8 |
| Missing | 178 | |
| TOTAL | 173 | 100.0 |
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- 17) In the last month have you watched any of these persons or programs? -- The 700 Club (SEVEN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 97 | 56.7 |
| 2) Yes | 74 | 43.3 |
| Missing | 180 | |
| TOTAL | 171 | 100.0 |
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- 18) I would like to ask you a few questions about some other religious matters. For the first two questions, please indicate how much you agree or disagree. -- "Every word of the Bible is true" Do you: (BIBLE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree with this statement | 94 | 27.0 |
| 2) Agree | 121 | 34.8 |
| 3) Feel you are not sure | 64 | 18.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 53 | 15.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 16 | 4.6 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 19) I would like to ask you a few questions about some other religious matters. For the first two questions, please indicate how much you agree or disagree. -- "Someday Christ will return." (CHRIST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree with this statement | 139 | 39.7 |
| 2) Agree | 133 | 38.0 |
| 3) Feel you are not sure | 43 | 12.3 |
| 4) Disagree | 26 | 7.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 9 | 2.6 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 350 | 100.0 |
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- 20) Have you heard of the Moral Majority? (MORALMAJ)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) No | 101 | 28.8 |
| 2) Yes | 250 | 71.2 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 21) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO HAVE HEARD OF THE MORAL MAJORITY: How do you feel about the Moral Majority? (MORMAJAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly support this group | 4 | 1.7 |
| 2) Generally support this group | 39 | 17.0 |
| 3) Feel neutral about this group | 103 | 45.0 |
| 4) Feel generally against this group | 44 | 19.2 |
| 5) Feel strongly against this group | 39 | 17.0 |
| Missing | 122 | |
| TOTAL | 229 | 100.0 |
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- 22) Regardless of how you may vote in the coming election, have you usually thought of yourself: (PARTY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) As a Republican | 92 | 26.2 |
| 2) As an Independent | 55 | 15.7 |
| 3) As a Democrat | 125 | 35.6 |
| 4) As a member of some other party | 1 | 0.3 |
| 5) Sometimes as a Republican, sometimes as a Democrat | 78 | 22.2 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 23) How would you describe your overall political views? Would you say you are: (POLVIEWS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very liberal | 9 | 2.7 |
| 2) Liberal | 80 | 23.9 |
| 3) Middle of the road | 128 | 38.2 |
| 4) Conservative | 102 | 30.4 |
| 5) Very conservative | 16 | 4.8 |
| Missing | 16 | |
| TOTAL | 335 | 100.0 |
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- 24) What one characteristic do you like best about Walter Mondale? (MONCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Honest | 32 | 10.5 |
| 2) Personality | 53 | 17.3 |
| 3) Issues or leadership | 97 | 31.7 |
| 4) Doesn't answer | 39 | 12.7 |
| 5) None | 63 | 20.6 |
| 6) Doesn't know | 11 | 3.6 |
| 7) Negative reply | 11 | 3.6 |
| Missing | 45 | |
| TOTAL | 306 | 100.0 |
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- 25) What one characteristic do you like best about Ronald Reagan? (REAGCHAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Honest | 17 | 5.3 |
| 2) Personality | 72 | 22.4 |
| 3) Issues or leadership | 102 | 31.7 |
| 4) Doesn't answer | 23 | 7.1 |
| 5) None | 66 | 20.5 |
| 6) Doesn't know | 7 | 2.2 |
| 7) Negative reply | 35 | 10.9 |
| Missing | 29 | |
| TOTAL | 322 | 100.0 |
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- 26) Let me now slowly read a short list of most of the issues in this year's Presidential campaign. Of these, please tell me which on you consider to be most important. The list is: (ISSUE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) The state of the economy | 185 | 53.6 |
| 2) United States-Central American policies | 13 | 3.8 |
| 3) Abortion | 17 | 4.9 |
| 4) Bringing back prayer in schools | 29 | 8.4 |
| 5) Nuclear disarmament | 61 | 17.7 |
| 6) Reducing crime | 14 | 4.1 |
| 7) Reducing corruption in government | 14 | 4.1 |
| 8) Protecting the environment | 12 | 3.5 |
| Missing | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 345 | 100.0 |
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- 27) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPONDENTS WHO THINK THAT THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IN THIS YEAR'S CAMPAIGN: Do you feel the state of the economy is: (ECONEVAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Good | 90 | 52.6 |
| 2) Bad | 81 | 47.4 |
| Missing | 180 | |
| TOTAL | 171 | 100.0 |
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- 28) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE REPONDENTS WHO THINK THAT U.S.-CENTRAL AMERICAN POLICIES IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IN THIS YEAR'S CAMPAIGN: Are you for or against U.S. Central American policies? (CAPEVAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) For | 8 | 72.7 |
| 2) Against | 3 | 27.3 |
| Missing | 340 | |
| TOTAL | 11 | 100.0 |
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- 29) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Are you for or against the teaching of sex education classes in schools? (SEXEDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) For | 275 | 78.3 |
| 2) Against | 32 | 9.1 |
| 3) Not sure | 20 | 5.7 |
| 4) Depends on age/grade | 24 | 6.8 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 30) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Now, on a different issue. Do you think it was a good idea to make Martin Luther King's birthday a national holiday? (KING)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 171 | 49.1 |
| 2) No | 130 | 37.4 |
| 3) Not sure | 47 | 13.5 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 31) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Should there be a law protecting homosexuals from being dismissed from their jobs as teachers in public schools? (HOMOSEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 137 | 39.7 |
| 2) No | 147 | 42.6 |
| 3) Not sure | 61 | 17.7 |
| Missing | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 345 | 100.0 |
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- 32) I would like to ask you your position on a number of issues which could play a role in this year's election. -- Should the United States and Russia both freeze the development of nuclear weapons now? (DISARM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 281 | 80.3 |
| 2) No | 37 | 10.6 |
| 3) Not sure | 32 | 9.1 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 350 | 100.0 |
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- 33) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Religion has no place in government affairs. (CHRSTAT1)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 58 | 16.7 |
| 2) Agree | 106 | 30.5 |
| 3) Not sure | 50 | 14.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 108 | 31.0 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 26 | 7.5 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 34) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The government should not provide tuition assistance to parents whose children attend church schools. (CHRSTAT2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 14 | 4.0 |
| 2) Agree | 79 | 22.7 |
| 3) Not sure | 60 | 17.2 |
| 4) Disagree | 162 | 46.6 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 33 | 9.5 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 35) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- 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. (WOMENAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 38 | 10.9 |
| 2) Agree | 100 | 28.7 |
| 3) Not sure | 32 | 9.2 |
| 4) Disagree | 123 | 35.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 55 | 15.8 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 36) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The solution to the problem of unemployment is best left to private businesses. (PRIVATE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 17 | 4.9 |
| 2) Agree | 84 | 24.2 |
| 3) Not sure | 76 | 21.9 |
| 4) Disagree | 149 | 42.9 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 21 | 6.1 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 347 | 100.0 |
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- 37) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The United States is God's instrument in the fight against communism. (GODCOM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 23 | 6.6 |
| 2) Agree | 97 | 28.0 |
| 3) Not sure | 74 | 21.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 118 | 34.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 34 | 9.8 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 346 | 100.0 |
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- 38) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- America is God's chosen nation today. (GODCHOSE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 16 | 4.6 |
| 2) Agree | 83 | 23.8 |
| 3) Not sure | 72 | 20.6 |
| 4) Disagree | 137 | 39.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 41 | 11.7 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 39) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Every person should have complete faith in some supernatural power whose decisions are obeyed without question. (FAITH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 13 | 3.7 |
| 2) Agree | 90 | 25.7 |
| 3) Not sure | 64 | 18.3 |
| 4) Disagree | 137 | 39.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 46 | 13.1 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 350 | 100.0 |
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- 40) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The government in Washington ought to reduce the income differences between the rich and poor. (EQWLTHY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 34 | 9.9 |
| 2) Agree | 104 | 30.1 |
| 3) Not sure | 36 | 10.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 138 | 40.0 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 33 | 9.6 |
| Missing | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 345 | 100.0 |
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- 41) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The country would be better off if there were a religious political party. (RELPARTY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 11 | 3.2 |
| 2) Agree | 37 | 10.7 |
| 3) Not sure | 50 | 14.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 192 | 55.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 57 | 16.4 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 347 | 100.0 |
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- 42) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- One's minister, priest or rabbi should come out in support of a presidential candidate. (MINSPOK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 7 | 2.0 |
| 2) Agree | 73 | 21.2 |
| 3) Not sure | 58 | 16.8 |
| 4) Disagree | 177 | 51.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 30 | 8.7 |
| Missing | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 345 | 100.0 |
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- 43) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- The government should stay out of religious affairs. (CHRSTAT3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 60 | 17.3 |
| 2) Agree | 184 | 53.0 |
| 3) Not sure | 32 | 9.2 |
| 4) Disagree | 60 | 17.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 11 | 3.2 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 347 | 100.0 |
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- 44) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Church schools should comply with regulations set down by the government such as testing the competency of teachers. (CHRSTAT4)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 53 | 15.2 |
| 2) Agree | 205 | 58.9 |
| 3) Not sure | 38 | 10.9 |
| 4) Disagree | 46 | 13.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 6 | 1.7 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 45) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Hard work is rewarding in itself, not just something to make money. (HARDWORK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 73 | 20.8 |
| 2) Agree | 230 | 65.5 |
| 3) Not sure | 14 | 4.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 29 | 8.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 5 | 1.4 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 46) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- A pregnant woman should be able to obtain a legal abortion for any reason if she so chooses. (ABORTION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 31 | 8.9 |
| 2) Agree | 115 | 33.0 |
| 3) Not sure | 37 | 10.6 |
| 4) Disagree | 114 | 32.7 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 52 | 14.9 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 47) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Obedience and respect for authority are the most important virtues children should learn. (OBEY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 75 | 21.4 |
| 2) Agree | 186 | 53.1 |
| 3) Not sure | 21 | 6.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 62 | 17.7 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 6 | 1.7 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 350 | 100.0 |
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- 48) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- A few strong leaders could make this country better than all the laws and talk. (LEADERS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 33 | 9.5 |
| 2) Agree | 143 | 41.1 |
| 3) Not sure | 55 | 15.8 |
| 4) Disagree | 107 | 30.7 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 10 | 2.9 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 49) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Public officials have an obligation to be directed by the moral teachings of their church. (CHRPUBO)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 10 | 2.9 |
| 2) Agree | 118 | 33.8 |
| 3) Not sure | 50 | 14.3 |
| 4) Disagree | 154 | 44.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 17 | 4.9 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 50) For the next set of issues, I would like you to indicate your position by telling me how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. -- Human nature being what it is, there will always be war and conflict. (WAR)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 50 | 14.3 |
| 2) Agree | 248 | 70.9 |
| 3) Not sure | 17 | 4.9 |
| 4) Disagree | 32 | 9.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 3 | 0.9 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 350 | 100.0 |
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- 51) To what extent would you be for or against a law which stated that an adult can lead children in prayer in public schools? Would you be: (SPRAY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly for | 71 | 20.7 |
| 2) For | 109 | 31.8 |
| 3) Not sure | 80 | 23.3 |
| 4) Against | 43 | 12.5 |
| 5) Strongly against | 40 | 11.7 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 343 | 100.0 |
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- 52) Finally, I would like you to ask you some questions about how you plan to vote on Tuesday, November 6. First, how would you describe your intention to vote? Are you: (VOTEINT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Definitely going to the polls and vote on November 6 | 311 | 88.6 |
| 2) Probably going to vote | 29 | 8.3 |
| 3) Not sure whether you will vote | 11 | 3.1 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 53) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER DEFINITELY OR PROBABLY ARE GOING TO VOTE: OK, which candidate for President of the United States will you vote for on Tuesday, November 6? (VOTE1)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Reagan | 159 | 47.0 |
| 2) Mondale | 134 | 39.6 |
| 3) Other | 3 | 0.9 |
| 4) Don't know yet | 42 | 12.4 |
| Missing | 13 | |
| TOTAL | 338 | 100.0 |
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- 54) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER DEFINITELY OR PROBABLY ARE GOING TO VOTE AND DON'T YET KNOW WHO THEY WILL VOTE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Well, even though you don't know for sure how you will vote, which presidential candidate are you leaning toward? (VOTE2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Reagan | 19 | 45.2 |
| 2) Mondale | 19 | 45.2 |
| 3) Other | 4 | 9.5 |
| Missing | 309 | |
| TOTAL | 42 | 100.0 |
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- 55) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO EITHER DEFINITELY OR PROBABLY ARE GOING TO VOTE: How strongly do you feel about your choice for president? (FEEL1)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very strongly | 186 | 57.1 |
| 2) Only moderately strong | 107 | 32.8 |
| 3) Not very strongly at all | 33 | 10.1 |
| Missing | 25 | |
| TOTAL | 326 | 100.0 |
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- 56) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT SURE WHETHER THEY WILL VOTE: OK, if you decide to vote on Tuesday, November 6, which presidential candidate will you vote for? (VOTE3)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Reagan | 4 | 30.8 |
| 2) Mondale | 6 | 46.2 |
| 4) Don't know yet | 3 | 23.1 |
| Missing | 338 | |
| TOTAL | 13 | 100.0 |
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- 57) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT SURE WHETHER THEY WILL VOTE AND ARE NOT SURE WHO THEY WOULD VOTE FOR PRESIDENT: Well, even though you don't know for sure how you will vote, which presidential candidate are you leaning toward? (VOTE4)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Reagan | 2 | 50.0 |
| 2) Mondale | 1 | 25.0 |
| 3) Other | 1 | 25.0 |
| Missing | 347 | |
| TOTAL | 4 | 100.0 |
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- 58) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE NOT SURE WHETHER THEY WILL VOTE: How strongly do you feel about your choice for president? (FEEL2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very strongly | 1 | 9.1 |
| 2) Only moderately strong | 4 | 36.4 |
| 3) Not very strongly at all | 6 | 54.5 |
| Missing | 340 | |
| TOTAL | 11 | 100.0 |
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- 59) Length of interview (minutes): (TIME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 5) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 7) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 8) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 9) | 6 | 1.7 |
| 10) | 44 | 12.6 |
| 11) | 26 | 7.5 |
| 12) | 48 | 13.8 |
| 13) | 16 | 4.6 |
| 14) | 16 | 4.6 |
| 15) | 76 | 21.8 |
| 16) | 17 | 4.9 |
| 17) | 17 | 4.9 |
| 18) | 19 | 5.5 |
| 19) | 9 | 2.6 |
| 20) | 25 | 7.2 |
| 21) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 22) | 4 | 1.1 |
| 23) | 3 | 0.9 |
| 24) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 25) | 4 | 1.1 |
| 26) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 27) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 28) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 30) | 4 | 1.1 |
| 31) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 32) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 35) | 3 | 0.9 |
| 61) | 1 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 348 | 100.0 |
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- 60) In general, what was the respondent's attitude toward the interview? (COOP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Friendly and eager | 239 | 69.7 |
| 2) Cooperative but not particularly eager | 100 | 29.2 |
| 3) Indifferent and bored | 4 | 1.2 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 343 | 100.0 |
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- 61) How was the respondent's understanding of the questions? (UNDERST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Good | 291 | 84.8 |
| 2) Fair | 49 | 14.3 |
| 3) Poor | 3 | 0.9 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 343 | 100.0 |
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- 62) I-SEX: Sex of respondent (For use with on-line analysis) (I-SEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Male | 165 | 47.0 |
| 2) Female | 186 | 53.0 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 63) I-RACE: What is your ethnic status? Are you: (For use with on-line analysis) (I-RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Black | 56 | 16.0 |
| 2) White | 290 | 83.1 |
| 3) American Indian | 1 | 0.3 |
| 4) Latin (Mexican American, Puerto Rican, etc.) | 1 | 0.3 |
| 5) Oriental | 1 | 0.3 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 64) I-MARITAL: Are you currently: (For use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Married | 217 | 61.8 |
| 2) Divorced | 37 | 10.5 |
| 3) Separated | 6 | 1.7 |
| 4) Widowed | 33 | 9.4 |
| 5) Never married | 58 | 16.5 |
| TOTAL | 351 | 100.0 |
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- 65) I-RELIG: What is your religious preference? (For use with on-line analysis) (I-RELIG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Catholic | 34 | 9.7 |
| 2) Protestant | 250 | 71.6 |
| 3) Other Christian | 30 | 8.6 |
| 4) Jewish | 2 | 0.6 |
| 6) None | 33 | 9.5 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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- 66) I-EDUC: What is the last grade you completed in school? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Less than High School | 68 | 19.4 |
| 2) High School graduate | 121 | 34.6 |
| 3) Some college | 73 | 20.9 |
| 4) College graduate | 45 | 12.9 |
| 5) Post graduate/professional | 43 | 12.3 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 350 | 100.0 |
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- 67) I-INCOME: I'd like to ask you a general question about your income please. Last year, was your total family income, from all sources: (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Less than $10,000 | 105 | 31.8 |
| 2) $10,001-$20,000 | 72 | 21.8 |
| 3) $20,001-$35,000 | 96 | 29.1 |
| 4) $35,001-$50,000 | 35 | 10.6 |
| 5) $50,001 and up | 22 | 6.7 |
| Missing | 21 | |
| TOTAL | 330 | 100.0 |
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- 68) I-AGE: What is your age please? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Age 18-30 | 87 | 24.9 |
| 2) Age 31-45 | 101 | 28.9 |
| 3) Age 46-55 | 49 | 14.0 |
| 4) Age 56-65 | 60 | 17.2 |
| 5) Age 65+ | 52 | 14.9 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 349 | 100.0 |
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