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Presbyterian Panel Survey, 2015-2017 - Background Survey, Members and Elders

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1) Please enter your Panel ID. (You can find this on the paper copy of your survey. It is an 'M,' 'V,' or 'W' followed by 6 numbers.) (PANELID)

2) Status in church (LEADSTAT)

	TOTAL	%
0) Member	489	46.5
1) Ruling elder	562	53.5
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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3) Sampled or volunteer (VOLUNTER)

	TOTAL	%
0) No	526	50.0
1) Yes	525	50.0
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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4) Type of survey completed (MSURVEY)

	TOTAL	%
0) Paper	360	34.3
1) Web sample	213	20.3
2) Web volunteer	471	44.9
3) Teaching elder survey	6	0.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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5) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Are you ordained as any of the following? (Select all that apply.) Deacon (MQ1A)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	721	68.7
1) Checked	329	31.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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6) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Are you ordained as any of the following? (Select all that apply.) Ruling elder (MQ1B)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	514	49.0
1) Checked	536	51.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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7) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Are you ordained as any of the following? (Select all that apply.) Commissioned ruling elder (MQ1C)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1006	95.8
1) Checked	44	4.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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8) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Are you ordained as any of the following? (Select all that apply.) Teaching elder (If you are a teaching elder, please stop taking this survey and contact Research Services to receive a survey specifically for teaching elders.) (MQ1D)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1050	100.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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9) M1QMISS (MQ1MISS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	694	66.1
1)	356	33.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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10) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. How many years have you been a member of your current congregation? (If less than one year, write 0 (zero).) (MQ2)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1029	20.323	17

11) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Christian education and/or youth director (or comparable position): Yes, paid (MQ3A)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1029	98.0
1) Checked	21	2.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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12) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Christian education and/or youth director (or comparable position): Yes, unpaid (MQ3A2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	982	93.5
1) Checked	68	6.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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13) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Mid-council executive or stated clerk: Yes, paid (MQ3B)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1045	99.5
1) Checked	5	0.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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14) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Mid-council executive or stated clerk: Yes, unpaid (MQ3B2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1035	98.6
1) Checked	15	1.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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15) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Clerk of session: Yes, paid (MQ3C)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1045	99.5
1) Checked	5	0.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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16) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Clerk of session: Yes, unpaid (MQ3C2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	999	95.1
1) Checked	51	4.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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17) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Elder commissioner to presbytery, synod, or GA: Yes, paid (MQ3D)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1043	99.3
1) Checked	7	0.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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18) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Elder commissioner to presbytery, synod, or GA: Yes, unpaid (MQ3D2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	936	89.1
1) Checked	114	10.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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19) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee, task force, or board: Yes, paid (MQ3E)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1042	99.2
1) Checked	8	0.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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20) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a presbytery, synod, or General Assembly committee, task force, or board: Yes, unpaid (MQ3E2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	943	89.8
1) Checked	107	10.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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21) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Chairperson of a congregational committee or task force: Yes, paid (MQ3F)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1041	99.1
1) Checked	9	0.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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22) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Chairperson of a congregational committee or task force: Yes, unpaid (MQ3F2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	872	83.0
1) Checked	178	17.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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23) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a congregational committee or task force: Yes, paid (MQ3G)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1036	98.7
1) Checked	14	1.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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24) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a congregational committee or task force: Yes, unpaid (MQ3G2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	716	68.2
1) Checked	334	31.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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25) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of current session or board of deacons: Yes, paid (MQ3H)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1035	98.6
1) Checked	15	1.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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26) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of current session or board of deacons: Yes, unpaid (MQ3H2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	833	79.3
1) Checked	217	20.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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27) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Leader of a men's or women's group: Yes, paid (MQ3I)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1048	99.8
1) Checked	2	0.2
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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28) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Leader of a men's or women's group: Yes, unpaid (MQ3I2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	949	90.4
1) Checked	101	9.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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29) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a men's or women's group: Yes, paid (MQ3J)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1032	98.3
1) Checked	18	1.7
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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30) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a men's or women's group: Yes, unpaid (MQ3J2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	824	78.5
1) Checked	226	21.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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31) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Music director, choir director, or praise team leader: Yes, paid (MQ3K)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1039	99.0
1) Checked	11	1.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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32) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Music director, choir director, or praise team leader: Yes, unpaid (MQ3K2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1033	98.4
1) Checked	17	1.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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33) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Organist or other musician: Yes, paid (MQ3L)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1039	99.0
1) Checked	11	1.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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34) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Organist or other musician: Yes, unpaid (MQ3L2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1009	96.1
1) Checked	41	3.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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35) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a choir or praise team: Yes, paid (MQ3M)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1040	99.0
1) Checked	10	1.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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36) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Member of a choir or praise team: Yes, unpaid (MQ3M2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	879	83.7
1) Checked	171	16.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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37) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Church school or Sunday school teacher or leader: Yes, paid (MQ3N)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1034	98.5
1) Checked	16	1.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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38) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Church school or Sunday school teacher or leader: Yes, unpaid (MQ3N2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	856	81.5
1) Checked	194	18.5
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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39) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Other (Specify): Yes, paid (MQ3O)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1023	97.4
1) Checked	27	2.6
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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40) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Other (Specify): Yes, unpaid (MQ3O2)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	945	90.0
1) Checked	105	10.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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41) MQ3MISS (MQ3MISS)

	TOTAL	%
0)	758	72.2
1)	292	27.8
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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42) First, we'd like to ask a few questions about you and your congregation. Do you currently hold any of the following positions in your congregation or the denomination? Other (specify) (MQ3TEXT)

43) In the past year, how often have you attended Sunday worship at your congregation (Select one)? (MQ4)

	TOTAL	%
1) Every week	564	54.3
2) 2-3 times a month	303	29.2
3) About once a month	71	6.8
4) Occasionally or only for holidays/special occasions	76	7.3
5) Never	25	2.4
Missing	12
TOTAL	1039	100.0

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44) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you...? (If you do not know for sure, please estimate.) A. Attended programs or events (including Sunday school) at your church besides worship (MQ5A)

	TOTAL	%
0)	202	22.5
1)	54	6.0
2)	108	12.0
3)	80	8.9
4)	114	12.7
5)	59	6.6
6)	54	6.0
7)	19	2.1
8)	47	5.2
9)	5	0.6
10)	52	5.8
11)	4	0.4
12)	27	3.0
13)	2	0.2
14)	5	0.6
15)	16	1.8
16)	3	0.3
17)	1	0.1
18)	4	0.4
20)	12	1.3
22)	2	0.2
24)	3	0.3
25)	3	0.3
28)	2	0.2
30)	8	0.9
34)	1	0.1
40)	3	0.3
50)	2	0.2
60)	3	0.3
70)	1	0.1
75)	1	0.1
99)	1	0.1
Missing	153
TOTAL	898	100.0

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45) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you...? (If you do not know for sure, please estimate.) B. Volunteered time at your church to teach, lead, serve on a committee, or help with some program or event (MQ5B)

	TOTAL	%
0)	218	25.0
1)	85	9.7
2)	124	14.2
3)	81	9.3
4)	81	9.3
5)	49	5.6
6)	42	4.8
7)	14	1.6
8)	28	3.2
9)	5	0.6
10)	53	6.1
11)	1	0.1
12)	18	2.1
13)	2	0.2
14)	4	0.5
15)	18	2.1
16)	2	0.2
20)	15	1.7
22)	1	0.1
24)	2	0.2
25)	7	0.8
30)	4	0.5
40)	10	1.1
42)	1	0.1
45)	1	0.1
50)	3	0.3
65)	1	0.1
80)	1	0.1
120)	1	0.1
Missing	179
TOTAL	872	100.0

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46) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you...? (If you do not know for sure, please estimate.) C. Participated in a religious event, program, or group sponsored by a church or other religious organization that took place in a home or other facility away from your church (MQ5C)

	TOTAL	%
0)	402	51.9
1)	66	8.5
2)	94	12.1
3)	52	6.7
4)	43	5.5
5)	24	3.1
6)	23	3.0
7)	2	0.3
8)	19	2.5
9)	2	0.3
10)	11	1.4
11)	1	0.1
12)	6	0.8
14)	1	0.1
15)	10	1.3
16)	2	0.3
17)	1	0.1
20)	3	0.4
24)	2	0.3
30)	1	0.1
32)	1	0.1
40)	2	0.3
48)	1	0.1
50)	1	0.1
52)	1	0.1
60)	2	0.3
100)	1	0.1
140)	1	0.1
Missing	276
TOTAL	775	100.0

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47) How many hours, if any, during the past month have you...? (If you do not know for sure, please estimate.) D. Volunteered time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help make your own community a better place to live (that is, through volunteer or community work) (MQ5D)

	TOTAL	%
0)	318	39.1
1)	50	6.1
2)	102	12.5
3)	45	5.5
4)	51	6.3
5)	36	4.4
6)	30	3.7
7)	2	0.2
8)	29	3.6
9)	3	0.4
10)	40	4.9
11)	1	0.1
12)	16	2.0
14)	2	0.2
15)	11	1.4
16)	7	0.9
17)	1	0.1
18)	2	0.2
19)	1	0.1
20)	17	2.1
24)	2	0.2
25)	6	0.7
28)	1	0.1
29)	1	0.1
30)	11	1.4
35)	1	0.1
36)	2	0.2
40)	8	1.0
45)	2	0.2
50)	3	0.4
60)	2	0.2
70)	1	0.1
72)	1	0.1
80)	1	0.1
92)	1	0.1
100)	1	0.1
130)	1	0.1
160)	1	0.1
173)	1	0.1
200)	3	0.4
Missing	237
TOTAL	814	100.0

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48) In what faith or denomination were you raised? (If you were part of more than one faith or denomination as a child, answer by selecting the one in which you were most involved.) (CHILDFAITH) (CHLDFAIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Baptist	111	10.7
2) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	17	1.6
3) Episcopal	24	2.3
4) Lutheran	51	4.9
5) Methodist	101	9.7
6) Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), PCUS, UPCUSA, or UPCNA	486	46.9
7) Other Presbyterian	21	2.0
8) Reformed	11	1.1
9) Roman Catholic	69	6.7
10) UCC (United Church of Christ/Congregationalist)	28	2.7
11) Independent or non-denominational	21	2.0
12) Other Christian	57	5.5
13) Other non-Christian	5	0.5
14) None	34	3.3
Missing	15
TOTAL	1036	100.0

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49) In what faith or denomination were you raised? (If you were part of more than one faith or denomination as a child, answer by selecting the one in which you were the most involved.) Other Christian (specify) (CHILDFAITHTEXT) (CHLDTEXT)

50) In what faith or denomination were you raised? (If you were part of more than one faith or denomination as a child, answer by selecting the one in which you were the most involved.) Other non-Christian (specify) (CHILDFAITHTEXT2) (CHLDTXT2)

51) How old were you when you first began regularly attending a Presbyterian church? (If less than one year old, write 0 (zero).) (AGEPCUSA)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1037	19.589	18

52) Which one of the following terms best describes your current stand on theological issues? (THEOLOGY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very conservative	36	3.5
2) Conservative	228	22.0
3) Moderate	336	32.5
4) Liberal	293	28.3
5) Very liberal	142	13.7
Missing	16
TOTAL	1035	100.0

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53) The PC(USA) recently began to permit Presbyterian ministers to perform same-sex marriages. Do you personally agree that Presbyterian ministers should be allowed to perform same-sex marriages? (SAMESEX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	641	62.0
2) Yes, as long as the ceremony takes place away from PC(USA) church property and facilities	50	4.8
3) No	247	23.9
4) Not sure	96	9.3
Missing	17
TOTAL	1034	100.0

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54) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. There is a life beyond death. (LIFEBEYOND) (LIFBEYND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	13	1.3
2) 2	24	2.3
3) 3	32	3.1
4) 4	90	8.8
5) 5	58	5.7
6) 6	136	13.3
7) Strongly agree	669	65.5
Missing	29
TOTAL	1022	100.0

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55) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. Jesus will return to Earth someday (JESURTRN) (JESURTRN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	38	3.8
2) 2	79	7.9
3) 3	61	6.1
4) 4	152	15.3
5) 5	82	8.2
6) 6	114	11.5
7) Strongly agree	469	47.1
Missing	56
TOTAL	995	100.0

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56) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements. An individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of church (INDBELFS) (INDBELFS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	127	13.3
2) 2	160	16.7
3) 3	123	12.9
4) 4	198	20.7
5) 5	111	11.6
6) 6	94	9.8
7) Strongly agree	144	15.0
Missing	94
TOTAL	957	100.0

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57) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: All the world's different religions are equally good ways of helping a person find ultimate truth (RELIGEQUAL) (RELIEQUL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	151	16.0
2) 2	150	15.9
3) 3	96	10.2
4) 4	177	18.8
5) 5	111	11.8
6) 6	120	12.7
7) Strongly agree	139	14.7
Missing	107
TOTAL	944	100.0

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58) Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: Only followers of Jesus Christ can be saved (FOLLOWJESUS) (FLWJESUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly disagree	249	27.9
2) 2	113	12.7
3) 3	58	6.5
4) 4	134	15.0
5) 5	63	7.1
6) 6	78	8.7
7) Strongly agree	198	22.2
Missing	158
TOTAL	893	100.0

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59) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read the Bible privately (READBIBLE) (READBIBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	196	19.2
2) Several times a week	179	17.5
3) Weekly	116	11.4
4) Several times a month	134	13.1
5) Once a month	85	8.3
6) Less than once a month	239	23.4
7) Never	73	7.1
Missing	29
TOTAL	1022	100.0

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60) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Prayed privately (PRAY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	644	63.0
2) Several times a week	151	14.8
3) Weekly	62	6.1
4) Several times a month	81	7.9
5) Once a month	28	2.7
6) Less than once a month	38	3.7
7) Never	19	1.9
Missing	28
TOTAL	1023	100.0

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61) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Attended a Bible study or prayer group (BIBLESTUDY) (BIBLSTUD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	13	1.3
2) Several times a week	25	2.5
3) Weekly	238	23.6
4) Several times a month	96	9.5
5) Once a month	123	12.2
6) Less than once a month	212	21.1
7) Never	300	29.8
Missing	44
TOTAL	1007	100.0

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62) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Otherwise read the Bible with or prayed with family or friends (FELLOWSHIP) (FELWSHIP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	95	9.5
2) Several times a week	77	7.7
3) Weekly	134	13.5
4) Several times a month	116	11.7
5) Once a month	119	12.0
6) Less than once a month	252	25.3
7) Never	202	20.3
Missing	56
TOTAL	995	100.0

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63) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Read devotional materials or religious books (DEVOTIONAL) (DEVOTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	170	16.7
2) Several times a week	128	12.6
3) Weekly	127	12.5
4) Several times a month	132	13.0
5) Once a month	138	13.5
6) Less than once a month	217	21.3
7) Never	107	10.5
Missing	32
TOTAL	1019	100.0

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64) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Used the Internet for religious or spiritual purposes (RELIGNTERNET) (RELINTN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	131	12.9
2) Several times a week	115	11.3
3) Weekly	71	7.0
4) Several times a month	144	14.2
5) Once a month	107	10.6
6) Less than once a month	202	19.9
7) Never	244	24.1
Missing	37
TOTAL	1014	100.0

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65) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Said grace before meals (SAIDGRACE) (SAIDGRAC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	423	41.3
2) Several times a week	140	13.7
3) Weekly	56	5.5
4) Several times a month	120	11.7
5) Once a month	63	6.2
6) Less than once a month	161	15.7
7) Never	61	6.0
Missing	27
TOTAL	1024	100.0

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66) Over the past year, approximately how often have you engaged in the following activities? Met with a spiritual director and/or coach (SPIRITUALDIR) (SPIRDIRC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Daily/Almost daily	3	0.3
2) Several times a week	10	1.0
3) Weekly	37	3.6
4) Several times a month	36	3.5
5) Once a month	54	5.3
6) Less than once a month	238	23.4
7) Never	640	62.9
Missing	33
TOTAL	1018	100.0

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67) Which statement comes closest to your view of Bible? (Fill in only one circle.) (BIBLEVIEW) (BIBLVIEW)

	TOTAL	%
1) The Bible is the word of God, to be taken literally word for word.	24	2.3
2) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical and cultural context.	372	36.2
3) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted in the light of its historical context and the Church's teachings.	242	23.6
4) The Bible is the word of God, to be interpreted with the help of the Holy Spirit.	354	34.5
5) The Bible is not the word of God.	35	3.4
Missing	24
TOTAL	1027	100.0

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68) How important is being part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to you? (BELONGPCUSA) (BLGPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very important	424	41.0
2) Important	391	37.8
3) Slightly important	126	12.2
4) Not important	63	6.1
5) Not sure	31	3.0
Missing	16
TOTAL	1035	100.0

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69) Now we'd like you to tell us about yourself. Which of the following best describes your gender? (GENDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Female	608	58.9
2) Male	424	41.0
3) Other	1	0.1
Missing	18
TOTAL	1033	100.0

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70) Now we'd like you to tell us about yourself. Which of the following best describes gender: Other (specify) (GENDERTEXT) (GNDRTEXT)

71) What is your citizenship history? (CITIZEN)

	TOTAL	%
1) I was born a United States citizen	994	96.3
2) I was not born a United States citizen, but am a citizen now	31	3.0
3) I am not a United States citizen but I am working towards becoming one	5	0.5
4) I am not a United States citizen and don't plan on becoming one	2	0.2
Missing	19
TOTAL	1032	100.0

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72) What is your current age? (AGE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1026	60.043	16

73) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Hispanic, Latino/a, or Spanish origin (HISPANIC)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1025	97.5
1) Checked	26	2.5
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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74) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): White (WHITE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	74	7.0
1) Checked	977	93.0
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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75) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Black or African American (BLACK)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1024	97.4
1) Checked	27	2.6
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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76) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): African immigrant (AFRICANIMM) (AFRCNIMM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1048	99.7
1) Checked	3	0.3
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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77) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Korean (KOREAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1043	99.2
1) Checked	8	0.8
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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78) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Asian but not Korean (ASIAN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1041	99.0
1) Checked	10	1.0
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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79) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Native American (NATIVEAM)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1039	98.9
1) Checked	12	1.1
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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80) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Middle Eastern (MIDEASTERN) (MIDEASTN)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1048	99.7
1) Checked	3	0.3
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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81) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Other (OTHERRACE) (OTHRRACE)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1044	99.3
1) Checked	7	0.7
TOTAL	1051	100.0

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82) What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply): Other (specify) (OTHERRACETEXT) (OTHRTEXT)

83) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other? (POLITICS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Democrat	395	38.5
2) Independent	193	18.8
3) Republican	318	31.0
4) Other	20	1.9
5) Don't identify with a political party	101	9.8
Missing	24
TOTAL	1027	100.0

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84) Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, Independent, Republican, or other?: Other (specify) (POLITICSTEXT) (POLITEXT)

85) Which of these categories best describes your total household income from all sources, before taxes, during 2014? (If you live alone or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income) (INCOME)

	TOTAL	%
1) $20,000 or less	29	3.0
2) $20,001 - $40,000	93	9.5
3) $40,001 - $65,000	178	18.2
4) $65,001 - $105,000	281	28.8
5) $105,001 - $195,000	237	24.3
6) $195,001 or more	159	16.3
Missing	74
TOTAL	977	100.0

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86) Did you or any other household family member fill out a pledge card regarding church giving for the current year? (PLEDGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	797	77.3
2) No	216	21.0
3) Don't know	18	1.7
Missing	20
TOTAL	1031	100.0

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87) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) Donated? (CONGREGULARR) (CONREGLR)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	66	6.4
2) Yes	963	93.6
Missing	22
TOTAL	1029	100.0

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88) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign). If donated is yes, estimate how much. (CONGREGULARAMT2) (CONREGAM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	807	4307.061	7123

89) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church. Donated? (CONGCAPITALR) (CONCAPIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	642	62.4
2) Yes	387	37.6
Missing	22
TOTAL	1029	100.0

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90) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in giving to a special capital campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church. If donated is yes, estimate how much. (CONGCAPITALAMT2) (CONCAPAM)

	TOTAL	%
6)	1	0.3
10)	2	0.6
20)	3	1.0
25)	3	1.0
30)	5	1.6
50)	16	5.2
60)	1	0.3
75)	1	0.3
100)	32	10.3
120)	2	0.6
150)	5	1.6
200)	20	6.5
240)	1	0.3
250)	11	3.5
300)	11	3.5
350)	1	0.3
400)	4	1.3
480)	1	0.3
500)	37	11.9
600)	12	3.9
700)	1	0.3
720)	1	0.3
800)	3	1.0
840)	1	0.3
1000)	39	12.6
1001)	1	0.3
1040)	3	1.0
1100)	2	0.6
1200)	11	3.5
1500)	9	2.9
1600)	2	0.6
1800)	4	1.3
2000)	15	4.8
2040)	1	0.3
2500)	5	1.6
2600)	1	0.3
3000)	7	2.3
3600)	1	0.3
4000)	3	1.0
4200)	1	0.3
4500)	1	0.3
5000)	16	5.2
6000)	4	1.3
6400)	1	0.3
6700)	1	0.3
10000)	2	0.6
12000)	1	0.3
15000)	2	0.6
33768)	1	0.3
50000)	1	0.3
Missing	741
TOTAL	310	100.0

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91) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or PC(USA), including the four churchwide special offerings-One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peace and Global Witness, and Christmas Joy. Donated? (CONGSPECIALR) (CONSPECL)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	334	32.5
2) Yes	695	67.5
Missing	22
TOTAL	1029	100.0

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92) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or PC(USA), including the four churchwide special offerings-One Great Hour of Sharing, Pentecost, Peace and Global Witness, and Christmas Joy. If donated is yes, estimate how much. (CONGSPECIALAMT2) (CONSPCAM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	573	407.195	1823

93) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: Directly to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) or one of its ministries, such as Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Donated? (DONATEPCUSAR) (DONPCUSA)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	740	71.9
2) Yes	289	28.1
Missing	22
TOTAL	1029	100.0

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94) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: Directly to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) or one of its ministries, such as Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. If donated is yes, estimate how much. (DONATEPCUSAAMT2) (DONPCUAM)

	TOTAL	%
5)	1	0.4
10)	5	2.2
15)	3	1.3
20)	15	6.7
25)	19	8.5
30)	1	0.4
40)	1	0.4
45)	1	0.4
50)	41	18.3
75)	3	1.3
80)	1	0.4
100)	73	32.6
120)	1	0.4
150)	2	0.9
200)	18	8.0
250)	5	2.2
300)	9	4.0
350)	1	0.4
360)	1	0.4
365)	1	0.4
400)	1	0.4
500)	8	3.6
600)	2	0.9
800)	1	0.4
1000)	3	1.3
1250)	1	0.4
1500)	1	0.4
2000)	1	0.4
3000)	1	0.4
5000)	3	1.3
Missing	827
TOTAL	224	100.0

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95) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: Directly to other religious groups or religious causes outside the PC(USA). Donated? (DONATERELIGR) (DONRELIG)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	635	61.7
2) Yes	394	38.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	1029	100.0

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96) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: Directly to other religious groups or religious causes outside the PC(USA). If donated is yes, estimate how much. (DONATERELIGAMT2) (DONRELAM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	304	1413.138	3767

97) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes (United Way, Red Cross, arts group, etc.). Donated? (DONATENONRELIGR) (DONNONRE)

	TOTAL	%
1) No	178	17.3
2) Yes	851	82.7
Missing	22
TOTAL	1029	100.0

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98) Indicate whether, during the 2014 calendar year, you or other household family members contributed any money to each of the following and, if so, give your best estimate of the total amount donated in each category: To non-religious charities, community organizations, or social causes (United Way, Red Cross, arts group, etc.). If donated is yes, estimate how much. (DONATENONRELIGAMT2) (DONNONAM)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	693	1924.697	6840

99) What is your current relationship status? (Fill in only one circle) (RELATIONSHIP) (RELATION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Single	103	10.1
2) Married	752	73.7
3) Living in a committed relationship	18	1.8
4) Divorced	55	5.4
5) Widowed	87	8.5
6) Other	5	0.5
Missing	31
TOTAL	1020	100.0

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100) What is your current relationship status? (Fill in only one circle): Other (specify) (RELATIONSHIPTEXT) (RELATEXT)

101) How many children and/or dependents do you have? (If none, write 0 (zero).): Number of children living with me (KIDSWITHR) (KIDSWITH)

	TOTAL	%
0)	710	70.4
1)	143	14.2
2)	110	10.9
3)	41	4.1
4)	3	0.3
5)	1	0.1
6)	1	0.1
Missing	42
TOTAL	1009	100.0

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102) How many children and/or dependents do you have? (If none, write 0 (zero).): Number of children living elsewhere (KIDSELSER) (KIDSELSE)

	TOTAL	%
0)	422	41.8
1)	118	11.7
2)	275	27.3
3)	129	12.8
4)	45	4.5
5)	11	1.1
6)	3	0.3
7)	5	0.5
9)	1	0.1
Missing	42
TOTAL	1009	100.0

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103) How many children and/or dependents do you have? (If none, write 0 (zero).): Number of dependents that are NOT my children (DEPENDENTSR) (DEPENDNT)

	TOTAL	%
0)	956	94.7
1)	40	4.0
2)	7	0.7
3)	2	0.2
4)	3	0.3
10)	1	0.1
Missing	42
TOTAL	1009	100.0

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104) What is the highest level of education you have completed? (MQ24)

	TOTAL	%
1) Some high school or less	4	0.4
2) High school diploma	23	2.3
3) Some college, but no degree	93	9.2
4) Trade school, certificate	12	1.2
5) Associate degree	34	3.4
6) Bachelor's degree	280	27.6
7) Some graduate work	125	12.3
8) Master's degree	306	30.2
9) Doctorate	136	13.4
Missing	38
TOTAL	1013	100.0

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105) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Employed full-time (MQ25A)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	683	65.0
1) Checked	367	35.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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106) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Employed part-time (MQ25B)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	941	89.6
1) Checked	109	10.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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107) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Self-employed (MQ25C)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	966	92.0
1) Checked	84	8.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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108) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Unemployed (MQ25D)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1030	98.1
1) Checked	20	1.9
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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109) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Retired (MQ25E)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	637	60.7
1) Checked	413	39.3
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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110) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Full-time homemaker (MQ25F)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	993	94.6
1) Checked	57	5.4
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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111) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Student (MQ25G)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1029	98.0
1) Checked	21	2.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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112) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Other (specify) (MQ25H)

	TOTAL	%
0) Not checked	1040	99.0
1) Checked	10	1.0
Missing	1
TOTAL	1050	100.0

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113) Please indicate your employment status. (Select all that apply.) Other (specify) (MQ25TEXT)

114) About how many hours per week do you work in total paid employment? (MQ26)

	TOTAL	%
1)	1	0.2
3)	1	0.2
5)	3	0.6
6)	2	0.4
8)	7	1.3
9)	1	0.2
10)	12	2.2
12)	3	0.6
13)	1	0.2
14)	2	0.4
15)	16	3.0
16)	3	0.6
17)	4	0.7
18)	1	0.2
19)	1	0.2
20)	26	4.9
22)	2	0.4
23)	1	0.2
24)	3	0.6
25)	12	2.2
26)	2	0.4
28)	2	0.4
30)	26	4.9
32)	6	1.1
33)	2	0.4
34)	1	0.2
35)	17	3.2
36)	4	0.7
37)	2	0.4
38)	8	1.5
39)	1	0.2
40)	178	33.2
41)	3	0.6
42)	1	0.2
43)	2	0.4
45)	32	6.0
46)	4	0.7
47)	1	0.2
48)	2	0.4
50)	79	14.7
51)	1	0.2
53)	1	0.2
55)	10	1.9
60)	34	6.3
65)	4	0.7
68)	2	0.4
70)	2	0.4
72)	1	0.2
80)	5	0.9
120)	1	0.2
Missing	515
TOTAL	536	100.0

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115) If you have additional comments, please write them in the space below. (COMMENTS)

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