- All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
- 1) Identification Number (LOG)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 306 153.5 88 - 2) What is your age? (AGE)
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TOTAL % 17) 5 1.6 18) 73 23.9 19) 80 26.2 20) 34 11.1 21) 45 14.8 22) 28 9.2 23) 6 2.0 24) 7 2.3 25) 7 2.3 26) 4 1.3 27) 2 0.7 28) 1 0.3 29) 1 0.3 30) 4 1.3 31) 4 1.3 32) 2 0.7 42) 1 0.3 47) 1 0.3 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 3) What is your sex? (SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male 84 27.5 2) Female 221 72.5 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 4) What is your year in school? (YEAR)
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TOTAL % 1) Freshman 87 28.4 2) Sophomore 91 29.7 3) Junior 43 14.1 4) Senior 77 25.2 5) Graduate student 7 2.3 9) No answer 1 0.3 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 5) What is your major? (MAJOR)
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TOTAL % 1) Sciences 34 11.1 2) Social sciences 89 29.1 3) Humanities 36 11.8 4) Arts 18 5.9 5) Education 87 28.4 6) Business 16 5.2 8) Other, undecided 25 8.2 9) No answer 1 0.3 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 6) Would you say you are white, African American/Black, Native American, or something else? (ETH)
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TOTAL % 1) White 226 73.9 2) Black 75 24.5 3) Other 2 0.7 9) No answer 3 1.0 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 7) What is your home state? (STATE)
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TOTAL % 1) South Carolina 245 80.1 2) Other Southern state 37 12.1 3) Non-Southern state 21 6.9 4) Does not reside in US 2 0.7 9) No answer 1 0.3 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) What is the population of the town you live in? (TOWN)
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TOTAL % 1) Fewer than 2,500 38 12.5 2) 2,500 to 10,000 77 25.2 3) 10,000 to 25,000 48 15.7 4) 25,000 to 100,000 100 32.8 5) 100,000 to 1 million 36 11.8 6) More than 1 million 1 0.3 9) No answer 5 1.6 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 9) Which church or denomination do you prefer, if any? (RELIGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Conservative Protestant 127 41.5 2) Moderate Protestant 66 21.6 3) Liberal Protestant 42 13.7 4) Catholic/Orthodox Christian 28 9.2 6) Other 7 2.3 8) None 23 7.5 9) No answer 13 4.2 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 10) How often do you attend religious services? (ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 1) Never or almost never 44 14.5 2) A few times a year 72 23.7 3) At least once a month 31 10.2 4) 1-3 times per month 55 18.1 5) Weekly 80 26.3 6) More than once a week 22 7.2 Missing 2 TOTAL 304 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 11) Do you believe in God? (GOD)
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TOTAL % 1) I do not believe in the existence of a god. 6 2.0 2) I do not know if a god exists. 18 6.0 3) I think that God exists, but I am not always certain. 10 3.3 4) I think that God exists, and I am usually certain of this. 39 12.9 5) I am certain that God exists. 221 73.2 9) Other 8 2.6 Missing 4 TOTAL 302 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Existence of ]
- 12) What about the nature of the Bible? Which of the following statements comes closest to your beliefs about the Bible? (BIBLE)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible is the word of God and it means what it says. It should be taken literally, word-for-word, on all subjects. 68 23.2 2) The Bible is the word of God and is perfectly true, but is should not be taken literally, word-for-word. We must interpret its meaning. 113 38.6 3) The Bible is the inspired word of God, but it was written by men and contains some human errors. 72 24.6 4) The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends. God had nothing to do with it. 22 7.5 9) I am unsure on this. 18 6.1 Missing 13 TOTAL 293 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 13) How important would you say religion is in your life? (RELIMP)
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TOTAL % 1) Extremely important 100 33.3 2) Very important 96 32.0 3) Somewhat important 57 19.0 4) Slightly important 21 7.0 5) Not important at all 18 6.0 9) Unsure 8 2.7 Missing 6 TOTAL 300 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religion, Importance of ]
- 14) In your opinion, does the Devil actually exist? (DEVIL)
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TOTAL % 1) I do not believe in the existence of the Devil 28 9.3 2) I do not know if the Devil exists 44 14.6 3) I think that the Devil exists, but I am not always certain 28 9.3 4) I think that the Devil exists, and I am usually certain of this 36 11.9 5) I am certain that the Devil exists 158 52.3 9) Other 8 2.6 Missing 4 TOTAL 302 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Devil/Satan, Existence of ]
- 15) Do there exist heavenly 'guardian angels' who can help a person in a time of need? (ANGELS)
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TOTAL % 1) I do not believe in the existence of guardian angels. 19 6.4 2) I do not know if guardian angels exist 48 16.1 3) I think that guardian angels exist, but I am not always certain 48 16.1 4) I think that guardian angels exist, and I am usually certain 47 15.7 5) I am certain that guardian angels exist 133 44.5 9) Other 4 1.3 Missing 7 TOTAL 299 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Angels, Existence of ]
- 16) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE A GOD EXISTS: I believe God is: (JUDGE)
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TOTAL % 1) Judgmental 1 0.4 2) Forgiving 120 43.5 3) Both judgmental and forgiving 131 47.5 4) Neither judgmental nor forgiving 8 2.9 9) Other 16 5.8 Missing 30 TOTAL 276 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 17) ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE THAT A GOD EXISTS: I believe God is: (GODSEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Masculine 109 39.8 3) Both masculine and feminine 41 15.0 4) Neither masculine nor feminine 93 33.9 9) Other 31 11.3 Missing 32 TOTAL 274 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Image of ]
- 18) Do you believe in using astrology to help you make decisions? (ASTROL)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly believe 2 0.7 2) Believe 16 5.3 3) Unsure 73 24.0 4) Disbelieve 92 30.3 5) Strongly disbelieve 121 39.8 Missing 2 TOTAL 304 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Astrology, Validity of ]
- 19) Do 'mediums' have the power to speak with the spirits of deceased people, or to act as voices for them? (MEDIUMS)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, they do. 14 4.6 2) Most cannot, but some of them can. 50 16.4 3) No, they are all phonies. 133 43.6 9) Unsure 108 35.4 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Psychic Powers/ESP, Validity of ]
- 20) Is there 'black magic' in the world that can be used for evil purposes? (BMAGIC)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 45 14.9 2) Probably yes 77 25.4 3) Unsure 96 31.7 4) Probably not 48 15.8 5) Definitely not 37 12.2 Missing 3 TOTAL 303 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 21) Is there 'white magic' in the world that can be used for good purposes? (WMAGIC)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 18 6.0 2) Probably yes 50 16.6 3) Unsure 130 43.0 4) Probably not 54 17.9 5) Definitely not 50 16.6 Missing 4 TOTAL 302 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 22) Are some people gifted by God with the ability to heal afflicted people by touch? (HEAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 37 12.1 2) Probably yes 51 16.7 3) Unsure 96 31.5 4) Probably not 69 22.6 5) Definitely not 52 17.0 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Abilities of ]
- 23) Do you believe in reincarnation (returning to earth in another form after you die)? (REINCARN)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 19 6.2 2) Probably yes 40 13.1 3) Unsure 54 17.6 4) Probably not 59 19.3 5) Definitely not 134 43.8 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Reincarnation, Belief in ]
- 24) Does God give some people the gift of speaking in unknown tongues? (TONGUES)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 62 20.3 2) Probably yes 59 19.3 3) Unsure 99 32.5 4) Probably not 52 17.0 5) Definitely not 33 10.8 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) Do you believe that supernatural miracles occur in the world today? (MIRACLES)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 142 46.4 2) Probably yes 113 36.9 3) Unsure 32 10.5 4) Probably not 9 2.9 5) Definitely not 10 3.3 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Miracles, Beliefs about ]
- 26) In your opinion, has the earth been visited by intelligent beings from other planets? (UFOS)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 20 6.6 2) Probably yes 69 22.8 3) Unsure 81 26.8 4) Probably not 73 24.2 5) Definitely not 59 19.5 Missing 4 TOTAL 302 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 27) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO ARE UNSURE OR WHO DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THE EARTH HAS BEEN VISITED BY INTELLIGENT BEINGS FROM OTHER PLANETS: If you do not believe the earth has been visited by intelligent beings from other planets, do you believe there is intelligent life on other planets? (ETLIFE)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 9 4.2 2) Probably yes 63 29.2 3) Unsure 92 42.6 4) Probably not 36 16.7 5) Definitely not 16 7.4 Missing 90 TOTAL 216 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) Have you ever kept from doing something illegal or immoral, because you were afraid of being punished by God? (PUNISHED)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 125 43.1 2) Probably yes 70 24.1 3) Unsure 13 4.5 4) Probably not 41 14.1 5) Definitely not 41 14.1 Missing 16 TOTAL 290 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about God, Abilities of ]
- 29) In your opinion, did human beings evolve from earlier species of animals? (EVOLVE)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 37 12.6 2) Probably yes 62 21.2 3) Unsure 53 18.1 4) Probably not 33 11.3 5) Definitely not 108 36.9 Missing 13 TOTAL 293 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Human Origins (e.g., God or Evolution), Beliefs about ]
- 30) ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS THAT BELIEVE HUMAN BEINGS EVOLVED FROM EARLIER SPECIES OF ANIMALS: In your opinion, did God direct human evolution? (GODEVOL)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 25 27.2 2) Probably yes 31 33.7 3) Unsure 13 14.1 4) Probably not 11 12.0 5) Definitely not 12 13.0 Missing 214 TOTAL 92 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Human Origins (e.g., God or Evolution), Beliefs about ]
- 31) There is controversy about whether the biological theory of evolution, or the biblical view of creation (called 'creationism'), should be taught in public schools. Which do you think should be taught? (TEACHEVL)
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TOTAL % 1) Only evolution 33 11.3 2) Only creationism 28 9.6 3) Both 201 68.8 4) Neither 30 10.3 Missing 14 TOTAL 292 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Teaching Evolution, Attitude about ]
- 32) Should it be legal for a woman to have an abortion, if she is pregnant but does not want to have a child right now? (ABORT)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 121 40.6 2) Probably yes 37 12.4 3) Unsure 36 12.1 4) Probably not 27 9.1 5) Definitely not 77 25.8 Missing 8 TOTAL 298 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 33) Should it be legal for a woman to have an abortion if she became pregnant as the result of a rape? (ABRAPE)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 178 58.7 2) Probably yes 56 18.5 3) Unsure 25 8.3 4) Probably not 14 4.6 5) Definitely not 30 9.9 Missing 3 TOTAL 303 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 34) A group of churches near Winthrop have formed a Cooperative Campus Ministry. If a church that featured the handling of snakes in its services asked to join the CCM, should it be allowed to do so? (CCM)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 53 17.6 2) Probably yes 51 16.9 3) Unsure 85 28.2 4) Probably not 49 16.3 5) Definitely not 63 20.9 Missing 5 TOTAL 301 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 35) Which of the following statements best fits your feelings about laws regarding pornography (sexually explicit literature and films)? (PORN)
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TOTAL % 1) It should be legal to sell pornography to anyone. 11 3.7 2) It should be legal to sell pornography to anyone 18 or older. 168 56.0 3) It should be illegal to sell pornography to people of any age. 85 28.3 9) Unsure 36 12.0 Missing 6 TOTAL 300 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Pornography, Morality of ]
- 36) Recently, groups of high school and college students have been holding prayer meetings at their schools' flag poles before school. Do you approve of such meetings? (FLAGMEET)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 189 62.8 2) Probably yes 67 22.3 3) Unsure 33 11.0 4) Probably not 7 2.3 5) Definitely not 5 1.7 Missing 5 TOTAL 301 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about School Prayer, Attitude about ]
- 37) Would you be more or less likely to vote for a candidate for public office if you found out the person was an atheist? (ATHIEST)
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TOTAL % 1) Much more likely 4 1.3 2) Somewhat more likely 4 1.3 3) Unsure or no difference 110 36.8 4) Somewhat less likely 44 14.7 5) Much less likely 137 45.8 Missing 7 TOTAL 299 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Atheists, View of ]
- 38) Is it wrong for two unmarried people to engage in sex? (PRESEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, it is always wrong. 116 38.8 2) It is usually wrong (but not always). 29 9.7 3) It is only sometimes wrong. 31 10.4 4) It is not wrong. 82 27.4 9) Unsure or no opinion 41 13.7 Missing 7 TOTAL 299 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Premarital Sex, Attitude about ]
- 39) Should public schools begin the day with a prayer? (PRAYER)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 83 27.8 2) Probably yes 53 17.7 3) Unsure 58 19.4 4) Probably not 47 15.7 5) Definitely not 58 19.4 Missing 7 TOTAL 299 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about School Prayer, Attitude about ]
- 40) If you had a friend who you found practiced a religion very different from yours, how would this affect your feelings toward the person? (DIFREL)
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TOTAL % 1) I would feel no differently towards the person. 244 81.1 2) I might feel a little less friendly towards the person. 23 7.6 3) I would definitely feel less friendly toward the person. 3 1.0 4) I could not stay close friends with the person. 4 1.3 9) Unsure, no opinion 27 9.0 Missing 5 TOTAL 301 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) Do you approve of the 'blue laws' in South Carolina (laws that forbid things like the sale of alcohol on Sundays)? (BLUELAWS)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 95 31.5 2) Probably yes 45 14.9 3) Unsure 32 10.6 4) Probably not 47 15.6 5) Definitely not 83 27.5 Missing 4 TOTAL 302 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Alcohol, Morality of ]
- 42) Do you think that the United States, as a nation, has a special relationship with God? (USGOD)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 27 9.1 2) Probably yes 56 18.8 3) Unsure 91 30.5 4) Probably not 73 24.5 5) Definitely not 51 17.1 Missing 8 TOTAL 298 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 43) Do you consider the U.S. flag to be sacred? (FLAG)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 94 32.0 2) Probably yes 74 25.2 3) Unsure 42 14.3 4) Probably not 37 12.6 5) Definitely not 47 16.0 Missing 12 TOTAL 294 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 44) Would you say that your religion is the one true faith, or that no religion is the one true faith? (TRUEONE)
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TOTAL % 1) My religion definitely is the one true faith 57 19.4 2) I think my religion is the one true faith 28 9.5 3) I am not sure about this 71 24.1 4) I think there is no one true faith 110 37.4 5) I know there is no one true faith 28 9.5 Missing 12 TOTAL 294 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) In your opinion, should there be a strict separation of church and government in the U.S.? (SEPARATE)
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TOTAL % 1) Definitely yes 92 30.9 2) Probably yes 68 22.8 3) Unsure 64 21.5 4) Probably not 46 15.4 5) Definitely not 28 9.4 Missing 8 TOTAL 298 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church/State Separation, Attitude about ]
- 46) Would you say the strongest influences on your religious beliefs have been your parents, or have your parents not been major influences? (PARENTS)
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TOTAL % 1) My parents have been the strongest influence. 138 46.3 2) My parents have been a moderate influence. 84 28.2 3) My parents have been a minor influence. 30 10.1 4) My parents have been a very minor influence. 17 5.7 5) My parents have had little or no influence. 29 9.7 Missing 8 TOTAL 298 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 47) I-AGE: What is your age?(Recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) Ages 17 to 18 78 25.6 2) Ages 19 to 21 159 52.1 3) Ages 22 to 25 48 15.7 4) Age 26 and older 20 6.6 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 48) I-SEX: What is your sex? (For use with on-line analysis.) (I-SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male 84 27.5 2) Female 221 72.5 Missing 1 TOTAL 305 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 49) I-RACE: Would you say you are white, African American/Black, Native American, or something else? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis.) (I-RACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White 226 75.1 2) Black 75 24.9 Missing 5 TOTAL 301 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 50) I-RELIGION: Which church or denomination do you prefer, if any? (Recoded for use with on-line analysis.) (I-RELIGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Conservative Protestant 127 41.5 2) Moderate Protestant 66 21.6 3) Liberal Protestant 42 13.7 4) Catholic 28 9.2 5) All others 43 14.1 TOTAL 306 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
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