Exploring Religious America, 2002
Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > Religious Groups > Members or Leaders > Other > Codebook
- All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).
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- 1) ID Variable (ID)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
TOTAL | 2002 | 1001.5 | 578 |
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- 2) In order to give every person a chance to participate, we would like to know, including yourself, how many males and how many females age 18 and older currently live in this household?-Persons (PERSONS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) | 826 | 41.3 |
2) | 924 | 46.2 |
3) | 177 | 8.8 |
4) | 60 | 3.0 |
5) | 9 | 0.4 |
6) | 5 | 0.2 |
7) | 1 | 0.0 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 3) In order to give every person a chance to participate, we would like to know, including yourself, how many males and how many females age 18 and older currently live in this household?-Males (MALES)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) | 652 | 32.6 |
1) | 1175 | 58.7 |
2) | 144 | 7.2 |
3) | 25 | 1.2 |
4) | 6 | 0.3 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 4) In order to give every person a chance to participate we would like to know, including yourself, how many males and how many females age 18 and older currently live in this household?-Females (FEMALES)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) | 316 | 15.8 |
1) | 1444 | 72.1 |
2) | 208 | 10.4 |
3) | 31 | 1.5 |
4) | 3 | 0.1 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 5) Would you please tell me, how old are you? (If respondent answers 1= "17 and Under," response is "Today we are interviewing people age 18 and older" and return to question 1 (AGE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
TOTAL | 1955 | 48.46 | 19 |
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- 6) Would you please tell me, how old are you? (If respondent answers 1= "17 and Under," response is "Today we are interviewing people age 18 and older" and return to question 1 (AGEGRP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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2) 18-24 | 215 | 10.7 |
3) 25-34 | 317 | 15.8 |
4) 35-44 | 380 | 19.0 |
5) 45-54 | 353 | 17.6 |
6) 55-64 | 261 | 13.0 |
7) 65 and Over | 472 | 23.6 |
9) Refused | 4 | 0.2 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 7) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS, DETERMINED BY VOICE) Gender of respondent (GENDER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Male | 870 | 43.5 |
2) Female | 1132 | 56.5 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 8) Now I would like to ask you some questions about religion. Please tell me, how important would you say religion is in your life? Is it... (RELIMPT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1291 | 64.5 |
2) Somewhat important | 457 | 22.8 |
3) Somewhat unimportant | 124 | 6.2 |
4) Very unimportant | 122 | 6.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 8 | 0.4 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 9) Since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, would you say that religion is... (REL911)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) More important in your life | 354 | 17.7 |
2) Less important in your life | 18 | 0.9 |
3) Just as important in your life as it was before September 11th | 1617 | 80.8 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 13 | 0.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 10) When you think about the terrorist attacks on September 11th, how important has your religious faith been in helping you to deal with what happened? Has it been... (HELP911)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1090 | 54.4 |
2) Somewhat important | 486 | 24.3 |
3) Somewhat unimportant | 188 | 9.4 |
4) Very unimportant | 175 | 8.7 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 63 | 3.1 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 11) Would you say the terrorist attacks on September 11th ... (GOD911)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Have shaken your faith in God | 52 | 2.6 |
2) Have strengthened your faith in God | 526 | 26.3 |
3) Did not affect your faith in God | 1391 | 69.5 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 33 | 1.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 12) In general, how often would you say you have experienced God's presence or a spiritual force that felt very close to you? (FEELGOD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Never | 279 | 13.9 |
2) Once or twice | 310 | 15.5 |
3) Several times | 441 | 22.0 |
4) Many times | 926 | 46.3 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 46 | 2.3 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 13) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Christian (KNOWCSTN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 1886 | 94.2 |
2) No | 102 | 5.1 |
9) Don't know/Refused | 14 | 0.7 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 14) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Jewish (KNOWJEW)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 1022 | 51.0 |
2) No | 946 | 47.3 |
9) Don't know/Refused | 34 | 1.7 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 15) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Muslim (KNOWMUSL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 494 | 24.7 |
2) No | 1474 | 73.6 |
9) Don't know/Refused | 34 | 1.7 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 16) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Hindu (KNOWHIND)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 292 | 14.6 |
2) No | 1666 | 83.2 |
9) Don't know/Refused | 44 | 2.2 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 17) Please tell me, are you personally acquainted with someone who is...Buddhist (KNOWBDST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 309 | 15.4 |
2) No | 1660 | 82.9 |
9) Don't know/Refused | 33 | 1.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 18) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Christianity (FAMCSTN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very familiar | 1523 | 76.1 |
2) Somewhat familiar | 359 | 17.9 |
3) Somewhat unfamiliar | 31 | 1.5 |
4) Very unfamiliar | 71 | 3.5 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 18 | 0.9 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 19) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Judaism (FAMJUDSM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very familiar | 308 | 15.4 |
2) Somewhat familiar | 687 | 34.3 |
3) Somewhat unfamiliar | 198 | 9.9 |
4) Very unfamiliar | 785 | 39.2 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 24 | 1.2 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 20) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Islam (FAMISLAM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very familiar | 105 | 5.2 |
2) Somewhat familiar | 508 | 25.4 |
3) Somewhat unfamiliar | 298 | 14.9 |
4) Very unfamiliar | 1063 | 53.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 28 | 1.4 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 21) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Hinduism (FAMHINDU)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very familiar | 49 | 2.4 |
2) Somewhat familiar | 313 | 15.6 |
3) Somewhat unfamiliar | 311 | 15.5 |
4) Very unfamiliar | 1305 | 65.2 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 24 | 1.2 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 22) Of the following religion, please tell me if you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, somewhat unfamiliar, or very unfamiliar with the basic teachings of that religion: Buddhism (FAMBUDSM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very familiar | 79 | 3.9 |
2) Somewhat familiar | 401 | 20.0 |
3) Somewhat unfamiliar | 319 | 15.9 |
4) Very unfamiliar | 1182 | 59.0 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 21 | 1.0 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 23) Have your own religious practices been modified by your contact with people of other religious faiths? (MODOTHRS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 435 | 21.7 |
2) No | 1500 | 74.9 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable | 67 | 3.3 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 24) In general, how tolerant do you think Christians in the United States are of people of other faiths? Would you say they are... (USTOLRNT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very tolerant | 579 | 28.9 |
2) Somewhat tolerant | 938 | 46.9 |
3) Somewhat not tolerant | 223 | 11.1 |
4) Not tolerant at all | 86 | 4.3 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 176 | 8.8 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 25) Does having many different religions in the United States make it harder to keep the country united or does it not make it harder? (DIFRELUS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Makes it harder | 572 | 28.6 |
2) Does not make it harder | 1235 | 61.7 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 195 | 9.7 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 26) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: The religion you practice is the only true religion, or all religions have elements of truth. (VIEWTRTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) The religion you practice is the only true religion. | 311 | 15.5 |
2) All religions have elements of truth. | 1590 | 79.4 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 101 | 5.0 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 27) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: America's growing religious diversity is a threat to individual religious beliefs, or America's religious diversity is a source of strength and vitality to individual religious beliefs. (VIEWAM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) America's growing religious diversity is a threat to individual religious beliefs. | 232 | 11.6 |
2) America's religious diversity is a source of strength and vitality to individual religious beliefs. | 1525 | 76.2 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 245 | 12.2 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 28) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: Doctrines and beliefs are the most important part of religion, or an individual's spiritual experience is the most important part of religion. (VIEWDOCT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Doctrines and beliefs are the most important part of religion. | 477 | 23.8 |
2) An individual's spiritual experience is the most important part of religion. | 1372 | 68.5 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 153 | 7.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 29) Please indicate which of the following statements comes closest to your own views, even if neither is exactly right: Christians have a duty to convert people of other religious faiths to Christianity, or Christians have a duty to be tolerant of people of other religious faiths and leave them alone. (VIEWDIV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Christians have a duty to convert people of other religious faiths to Christianity. | 412 | 20.6 |
2) Christians have a duty to be tolerant of people of other religious faiths and leave them alone. | 1452 | 72.5 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 138 | 6.9 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 30) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- Your own personal judgment. (IMPTJUDG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1516 | 75.7 |
2) Somewhat important | 373 | 18.6 |
3) Somewhat unimportant | 49 | 2.4 |
4) Very unimportant | 27 | 1.3 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 37 | 1.8 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 31) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- Your family and friends. (IMPTFAM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1274 | 63.6 |
2) Somewhat important | 570 | 28.5 |
3) Somewhat unimportant | 88 | 4.4 |
4) Very unimportant | 43 | 2.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 27 | 1.3 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 32) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- The teachings of your church or synagogue. (IMPTCRCH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1020 | 50.9 |
2) Somewhat important | 592 | 29.6 |
3) Somewhat unimportant | 148 | 7.4 |
4) Very unimportant | 176 | 8.8 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 66 | 3.3 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 33) How important is the following in helping you make decisions about your life?- The Bible. (IMPTBIBL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very important | 1212 | 60.5 |
2) Somewhat important | 445 | 22.2 |
3) Somewhat unimportant | 157 | 7.8 |
4) Very unimportant | 150 | 7.5 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 38 | 1.9 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 34) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Evil in the world (THRTEVIL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 1212 | 60.5 |
2) No | 702 | 35.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 88 | 4.4 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 35) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Science (THRTSCNC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 519 | 25.9 |
2) No | 1333 | 66.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 150 | 7.5 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 36) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Movies, TV, and popular music (THRTTV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 967 | 48.3 |
2) No | 955 | 47.7 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 80 | 4.0 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 37) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- Materialism (THRTMAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 1140 | 56.9 |
2) No | 741 | 37.0 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 121 | 6.0 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 38) Do you think the following threatens religious faith?- A non-religious view of the world (THRTNON)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 850 | 42.5 |
2) No | 977 | 48.8 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 175 | 8.7 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 39) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services? (OFTATTND)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) More than once a week | 394 | 19.7 |
2) Once a week | 532 | 26.6 |
3) Once or twice a month | 293 | 14.6 |
4) A few times a year | 362 | 18.1 |
5) Seldom or never | 409 | 20.4 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 12 | 0.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 40) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS) Aside from attending religious services, how involved are you in activities at your church or house of worship? Would you say you are: (INVLCRCH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very involved | 368 | 23.1 |
2) Somewhat involved | 592 | 37.2 |
3) Somewhat uninvolved | 308 | 19.3 |
4) Very uninvolved | 313 | 19.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 12 | 0.8 |
Missing | 409 | |
TOTAL | 1593 | 100.0 |
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- 41) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS) How often do you attend prayer group meetings or Bible or Scripture study groups? (OFTGRPS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Frequently | 416 | 26.1 |
2) Sometimes | 346 | 21.7 |
3) Hardly ever | 368 | 23.1 |
4) Never | 448 | 28.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 15 | 0.9 |
Missing | 409 | |
TOTAL | 1593 | 100.0 |
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- 42) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS) The following is a list of things that may be important when one chooses a church, synagogue, mosque or temple to attend. Please indicate which one was most important to your choice. (IMPTFRST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A sense of community | 287 | 18.0 |
2) The minister or priest or rabbi | 199 | 12.5 |
3) The location | 63 | 4.0 |
4) The education and other programs for children | 196 | 12.3 |
5) The small group meetings | 36 | 2.3 |
6) The beliefs, doctrines and creeds | 444 | 27.9 |
7) The denomination | 269 | 16.9 |
8) Other (Specify) | 10 | 0.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 89 | 5.6 |
Missing | 409 | |
TOTAL | 1593 | 100.0 |
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- 43) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS. ONLY ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEIR FIRST CHOICE FROM THE LIST BELOW. THE SECOND CHOICE ANSWER MUST NOT BE THE SAME AS THE FIRST CHOICE) The following is a list of things that may be important when one chooses a church, synagogue, mosque or temple to attend. Please indicate which one was next-most important to your choice. (IMPTSCND)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A sense of community | 311 | 19.5 |
2) The minister or priest or rabbi | 292 | 18.3 |
3) The location | 145 | 9.1 |
4) The education and other programs for children | 254 | 15.9 |
5) The small group meetings | 81 | 5.1 |
6) The beliefs, doctrines and creeds | 199 | 12.5 |
7) The denomination | 163 | 10.2 |
8) Other (Specify) | 2 | 0.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 146 | 9.2 |
Missing | 409 | |
TOTAL | 1593 | 100.0 |
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- 44) (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED THEY "SELDOM OR NEVER" ATTENDED RELIGIOUS SERVICES BESIDES WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS. ONLY ASKED OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEIR FIRST AND SECOND CHOICE FROM THE LIST BELOW. THE THIRD CHOICE ANSWER MUST NOT BE THE SAME AS THE FIRST OR SECOND CHOICE) The following is a list of things that may be important when one chooses a church, synagogue, mosque or temple to attend. Please indicate which one was third-most important to your choice. (IMPTTHRD)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A sense of community | 209 | 13.1 |
2) The minister or priest or rabbi | 283 | 17.8 |
3) The location | 195 | 12.2 |
4) The education and other programs for children | 246 | 15.4 |
5) The small group meetings | 90 | 5.6 |
6) The beliefs, doctrines and creeds | 196 | 12.3 |
7) The denomination | 159 | 10.0 |
8) Other (Specify) | 5 | 0.3 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 210 | 13.2 |
Missing | 409 | |
TOTAL | 1593 | 100.0 |
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- 45) Do you think there is too much coverage of news about religion on television, too little, or just the right amount of coverage of news about religion on television? (RELTV)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Too much | 348 | 17.4 |
2) Too little | 708 | 35.4 |
3) Just the right amount | 772 | 38.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 174 | 8.7 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 46) Would you describe your general impression of Islam as... (ISLIMPRS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very favorable | 126 | 6.3 |
2) Somewhat favorable | 549 | 27.4 |
3) Somewhat unfavorable | 459 | 22.9 |
4) Very unfavorable | 269 | 13.4 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 599 | 29.9 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 47) Compared to other religions, do you think there are a larger number of violent extremists within Islam, a smaller number, or about the same number as in other religions? (ISLEXTRM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Larger | 759 | 37.9 |
2) Smaller | 83 | 4.1 |
3) About the same | 772 | 38.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 388 | 19.4 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 48) What do you think the chances are of a bigger armed conflict sometime soon between the Christian countries of Europe and North America and Islamic countries? Do you think it is: (CONFLICT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Very Likely | 655 | 32.7 |
2) Somewhat Likely | 675 | 33.7 |
3) Somewhat Unlikely | 300 | 15.0 |
4) Very Unlikely | 160 | 8.0 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 212 | 10.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 49) Please indicate which of the following best describes your religion. (DESCREL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Catholic | 489 | 24.4 |
2) Protestant | 559 | 27.9 |
3) Christian other than Catholic or Protestant | 611 | 30.5 |
4) Jewish | 38 | 1.9 |
5) Mormon | 31 | 1.5 |
6) Muslim | 7 | 0.3 |
7) Hindu | 6 | 0.3 |
8) Buddhist | 13 | 0.6 |
9) Atheist | 43 | 2.1 |
10) Agnostic | 54 | 2.7 |
11) Or are you of another religion? (Specify) | 54 | 2.7 |
12) No preference (volunteered) | 55 | 2.7 |
13) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 42 | 2.1 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 50) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC," "PROTESTANT," OR "CHRISTIAN OTHER THAN CATHOLIC OR PROTESTANT") Would you describe yourself as a "born again" Christian? (BORNAGN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 732 | 46.1 |
2) No | 828 | 52.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 29 | 1.8 |
Missing | 413 | |
TOTAL | 1589 | 100.0 |
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- 51) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC," "PROTESTANT," OR "CHRISTIAN OTHER THAN CATHOLIC OR PROTESTANT") Would you describe yourself as an evangelical Christian? (EVANGCST)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 376 | 23.7 |
2) No | 1017 | 64.0 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 196 | 12.3 |
Missing | 413 | |
TOTAL | 1589 | 100.0 |
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- 52) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC") Do you think all Catholics should have more of a say in the selection of bishops or should this be left only to church officials? (SELBISHP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Catholics should have say | 220 | 45.2 |
2) Left to church officials | 224 | 46.0 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 43 | 8.8 |
Missing | 1515 | |
TOTAL | 487 | 100.0 |
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- 53) (ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO INDICATED THEY WERE "CATHOLIC") Do you think Catholic priests should be allowed to marry or should it remain as it is and they not be allowed to marry? (PRSTMRRY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes, Catholic priests should be allowed to marry. | 327 | 67.1 |
2) No, Catholic priests should not be allowed to marry. | 115 | 23.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 45 | 9.2 |
Missing | 1515 | |
TOTAL | 487 | 100.0 |
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- 54) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Did not graduate from high school | 188 | 9.4 |
2) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate) | 651 | 32.5 |
3) Some college, Business, technical, or vocational school AFTER high school | 520 | 26.0 |
4) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other four-year degree) | 423 | 21.1 |
5) Postgraduate or professional school after college | 187 | 9.3 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 33 | 1.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 55) Are you of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (SPANISH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Yes | 150 | 7.5 |
2) No | 1824 | 91.1 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 28 | 1.4 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 56) Which of the following best describes you? (RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) White | 1533 | 76.6 |
2) Black or African-American | 185 | 9.2 |
3) Asian | 42 | 2.1 |
4) Native American | 31 | 1.5 |
5) Mixed racial background | 125 | 6.2 |
6) Other (specify) | 46 | 2.3 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 40 | 2.0 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 57) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican or an Independent? (POLITAFF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Democrat | 669 | 33.4 |
2) Republican | 502 | 25.1 |
3) Independent | 646 | 32.3 |
4) Other party (volunteered) | 33 | 1.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 152 | 7.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 58) In general, would you describe your political views as: (POLITID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Conservative | 721 | 36.0 |
2) Moderate | 696 | 34.8 |
3) Liberal | 401 | 20.0 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 184 | 9.2 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 59) Which of the following BEST describes the place where you now live? Do you live in: (AREALIVE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) A large city | 411 | 20.5 |
2) A suburb near a large city | 442 | 22.1 |
3) A small city or town | 731 | 36.5 |
4) A rural area | 376 | 18.8 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 42 | 2.1 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 60) On how many different phone numbers can people in this household be called? Please do not count cell phones or phone lines used only for fax machines or computers. (PHONENUM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) One | 1680 | 84.2 |
2) Two | 255 | 12.8 |
3) Three | 38 | 1.9 |
4) Four | 10 | 0.5 |
5) Five | 7 | 0.4 |
6) Six | 1 | 0.1 |
7) Seven | 1 | 0.1 |
8) Eight | 1 | 0.1 |
9) Nine | 3 | 0.2 |
Missing | 6 | |
TOTAL | 1996 | 100.0 |
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- 61) Last year, that is in 2001, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? (INCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Less than $10,000 | 170 | 8.5 |
2) $10,000 to under $20,000 | 212 | 10.6 |
3) $20,000 to under $30,000 | 220 | 11.0 |
4) $30,000 to under $40,000 | 201 | 10.0 |
5) $40,000 to under $50,000 | 181 | 9.0 |
6) $50,000 to under $75,000 | 237 | 11.8 |
7) $75,000 to under $100,000 | 145 | 7.2 |
8) $100,000 or more | 129 | 6.4 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 507 | 25.3 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 62) Weight (see summary documentation for more information) (WEIGHT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) | 461 | 23.6 |
1) | 1170 | 60.0 |
2) | 241 | 12.4 |
3) | 56 | 2.9 |
4) | 16 | 0.8 |
5) | 6 | 0.3 |
Missing | 52 | |
TOTAL | 1950 | 100.0 |
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- 63) I-AGEGRP: Would you please tell me, how old are you? (If respondent answers 1= "17 and Under," response is "Today we are interviewing people age 18 and older" and return to question 1 (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGEGRP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) 18-34 | 532 | 26.6 |
1) 35-44 | 380 | 19.0 |
2) 45-54 | 353 | 17.7 |
3) 55-64 | 261 | 13.1 |
4) 65+ | 472 | 23.6 |
Missing | 4 | |
TOTAL | 1998 | 100.0 |
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- 64) I-GENDER: (NOT ASKED OF RESPONDENTS, DETERMINED BY VOICE) Gender of respondent (for use with online analysis) (I-GENDER)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Male | 870 | 43.5 |
2) Female | 1132 | 56.5 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 65) I-POLITAFF: In politics today, do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican or an Independent? (For use with online analysis) (I-POLITAFF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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1) Democrat | 669 | 33.4 |
2) Republican | 502 | 25.1 |
3) Independent | 646 | 32.3 |
4) Other party (volunteered) | 33 | 1.6 |
9) Don't know/Not applicable/Refused | 152 | 7.6 |
TOTAL | 2002 | 100.0 |
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- 66) I-RACE: Which of the following best describes you? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) White | 1533 | 78.1 |
1) Black | 185 | 9.4 |
2) Asian | 42 | 2.1 |
3) Other | 202 | 10.3 |
Missing | 40 | |
TOTAL | 1962 | 100.0 |
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- 67) I-EDUC: What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) 188 | 9.5 | |
1) HS | 651 | 33.1 |
2) Sm college | 520 | 26.4 |
3) College | 423 | 21.5 |
4) Post-grad | 187 | 9.5 |
Missing | 33 | |
TOTAL | 1969 | 100.0 |
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- 68) I-DESCREL: Please indicate which of the following best describes your religion. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-DESCREL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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0) Catholic | 489 | 24.9 |
1) Protestant | 559 | 28.5 |
2) Other Chri | 611 | 31.2 |
3) Jewish | 38 | 1.9 |
4) Other | 263 | 13.4 |
Missing | 42 | |
TOTAL | 1960 | 100.0 |
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