- Percentages are weighted by 264) WEIGHT; Total Ns reported are unweighted
- 1) Unique ID (UNIQUEID)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 1636550.97 502387.65 - 2) Survey (SURVEY)
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TOTAL % 1) Survey A   50 2) Survey B   50 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 3) Interview date (INT_DATE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 81869.15 523.76 - 4) Call attempt (ATTEMPT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 2.53 1.61 - 5) Date of first call [First digit is the month, next two digits are the day, and last two digits are the year] (FCALL)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 81707.92 489.41 - 6) Refusal conversion (REFUSAL)
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TOTAL % 0) No   80.9 1) Yes   19.1 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 7) Sample type (SAMPLE)
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TOTAL % 1) Landline   65.4 2) Cell   34.6 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 8) Language interview was conducted in (LANG)
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TOTAL % 1) English   95.3 2) Spanish   4.7 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 9) Respondent's census region, derived from zip code (CREGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast   18.8 2) Midwest   22.5 3) South   37.2 4) West   21.6 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 10) Respondent's state, derived from zip code (STATE)
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TOTAL % 1) Alabama   2.1 2) Alaska   0 4) Arizona   2.1 5) Arkansas   .9 6) California   10.5 8) Colorado   1.5 9) Connecticut   1.1 10) Delaware   .2 11) District of Columbia   .3 12) Florida   5.5 13) Georgia   3.5 15) Hawaii   .1 16) Idaho   .6 17) Illinois   3.3 18) Indiana   2.3 19) Iowa   1.1 20) Kansas   .9 21) Kentucky   1.5 22) Louisiana   1.4 23) Maine   .4 24) Maryland   1.9 25) Massachusetts   1.8 26) Michigan   2.8 27) Minnesota   2 28) Mississippi   .8 29) Missouri   2.1 30) Montana   .4 31) Nebraska   .8 32) Nevada   .7 33) New Hampshire   .6 34) New Jersey   3 35) New Mexico   .9 36) New York   5.3 37) North Carolina   3.8 38) North Dakota   .2 39) Ohio   4.9 40) Oklahoma   1.2 41) Oregon   1.2 42) Pennsylvania   5.8 44) Rhode Island   .3 45) South Carolina   1.4 46) South Dakota   .3 47) Tennessee   2 48) Texas   6.9 49) Utah   1.1 50) Vermont   .4 51) Virginia   3 53) Washington   2.2 54) West Virginia   .7 55) Wisconsin   1.8 56) Wyoming   .4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 11) Population density of respondent's community, derived from zip code (DENSITY3)
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TOTAL % 1) Lowest   20.3 2) 2   20.3 3) 3   20.4 4) 4   19.7 5) Highest   19.3 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 12) Respondent's census region, from sample (SREGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Northeast   18.9 2) Midwest   22.6 3) South   36.8 4) West   21.7 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 13) Respondent's state, from sample (SSTATE)
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TOTAL % 1) Alabama   1.9 4) Arizona   2.1 5) Arkansas   .9 6) California   10.8 8) Colorado   1.4 9) Connecticut   1.2 10) Delaware   .2 11) District of Columbia   .2 12) Florida   5.6 13) Georgia   3.6 16) Idaho   .7 17) Illinois   3.4 18) Indiana   2.2 19) Iowa   1 20) Kansas   1 21) Kentucky   1.6 22) Louisiana   1.3 23) Maine   .4 24) Maryland   1.8 25) Massachusetts   1.8 26) Michigan   2.8 27) Minnesota   2 28) Mississippi   .8 29) Missouri   2.2 30) Montana   .4 31) Nebraska   .9 32) Nevada   .8 33) New Hampshire   .6 34) New Jersey   3.1 35) New Mexico   .8 36) New York   5.4 37) North Carolina   3.6 38) North Dakota   .2 39) Ohio   4.8 40) Oklahoma   1.2 41) Oregon   1.1 42) Pennsylvania   5.8 44) Rhode Island   .3 45) South Carolina   1.4 46) South Dakota   .4 47) Tennessee   2 48) Texas   6.9 49) Utah   1.1 50) Vermont   .4 51) Virginia   3.1 53) Washington   2.1 54) West Virginia   .6 55) Wisconsin   1.8 56) Wyoming   .4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 14) Respondent's MSA, from sample (See Note 1: MSA Codes on the ARDA Summary Page for explanation of coding) (SMSA)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 25077.89 15362.01 - 15) Community type (SUSR1)
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TOTAL % 1) Urban   30.4 2) Suburban   50.3 3) Rural   19.3 Missing 1001 TOTAL 3012 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 16) Form split (FORM)
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TOTAL % 1) Form 1   50.8 2) Form 2   49.2 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 17) Gender of interviewer (PDSGEN)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   32 2) Female   68 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 18) Race of interviewer (PDSRACE)
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TOTAL % 1) White   48.1 2) Black or African American   36.5 3) Hispanic   11.3 5) Some other race   4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 19) If SAMPLE = 1: Interviewer asked to speak to youngest male or female in the household (18 years or older) first (LLITEXT)
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TOTAL % 1) Asked for youngest male first   50.3 2) Asked for youngest female first   49.7 Missing 1001 TOTAL 3012 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 20) If SAMPLE = 2: Are you under 18 years old, or are you 18 or older? (S1)
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TOTAL % 2) 18 or older   100 Missing 3012 TOTAL 1001 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 21) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? (If respondent said that it depends, question was asked again and prefaced with the word 'Overall') (Q101) (OBAMAP_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Approve   51.3 2) Disapprove   37.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.3 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 22) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (Q102) (COUNTR_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Satisfied   28.2 2) Dissatisfied   64.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 23) Now thinking about the nation's economy... How would you rate economic conditions in this country today... as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (Q105) (ECON_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Excellent   .4 2) Good   7.8 3) Only fair   38.2 4) Poor   52 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.6 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 24) A year from now, do you expect that economic conditions in the country as a whole will be better than they are at present, or worse, or just about the same as now? (Q106) (CONDIT_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Better   44.6 2) Worse   19.1 3) Same   33.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.9 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 25) Now thinking about your own personal finances... How would you rate your own personal financial situation? Would you say you are in excellent shape, good shape, only fair shape or poor shape financially? (Q107) (OWNFIN_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Excellent shape   6 2) Good shape   30.7 3) Only fair shape   35.8 4) Poor shape   25.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Personal Finances, Rating of ]
- 26) Over the course of the next year, do you think the financial situation of you and your family will improve a lot, improve some, get a little worse or get a lot worse? (Q108) (FINIMP_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Improve a lot   7.9 2) Improve some   47.2 3) Get a little worse   16.7 4) Get a lot worse   8.1 5) Stay the same (VOL.)   15.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.8 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 27) As you think about your own financial situation, which of the following economic issues worries you most right now? (Q109) (WORRY_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Problems in the financial markets   13.8 2) Declining real estate values   9.3 3) Rising prices   25.6 4) The job situation   43.6 7) Other (VOL.)   3.8 8) None/Not worried about any (VOL.)   1.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.4 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 28) In dealing with important issues facing the country, are [Barack Obama] and [Republican leaders in Congress] working together or not working together? (Q110) [Order of bracketed text was reversed for random respondents] (WRKTOG_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Working together   24 2) Not working together   62.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   13.3 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 29) If WRKTOG_A = 2: Who do you think is most to blame for them not working together? [Choices 1 and 2 read in a random order] (Q111) (BLAME_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Barack Obama   27.7 2) Republican leaders in Congress   45.7 3) Both (VOL.)   14.6 4) Neither (VOL.)   2.2 5) Other (VOL.)   3.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6 Missing 2606 TOTAL 1407 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 30) If BLAME_A = 5: Who do you think is most to blame for them not working together? [Respondent provided open-ended response] (Q111) (BLMOTH_A)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 52 - 31) And thinking about your personal finances, have you done any of the following lately? Have you delayed or canceled plans to buy a new home or make major home improvements, or not? (Q115A) (PFHOME_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   36 2) No   63.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .8 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 32) [Lately], have you delayed or canceled plans to make a major purchase for your household, such as a computer or appliance, or not? (Q115B) (PFMAJ_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   42 2) No   57.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 33) [Lately], have you cut back on planned spending for vacation travel, or not? (Q115C) (PFTRAV_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   59.2 2) No   40.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 34) [Lately], have you been eating out at restaurants less often, or not? (Q115D) (PFDINE_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   54.6 2) No   44.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 35) [Lately], have you delayed or canceled plans to buy a new car, or not? (Q115E) (PFCAR_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   38.1 2) No   61.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 36) [Lately], have you gotten help from your church or house of worship to help make ends meet, or not? (Q115F) (PFRELG_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   8.6 2) No   91.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .3 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 37) [Lately], have you gotten help from a non-religious community or volunteer organization to help make ends meet? (Q115G) (PFNONR_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   7.3 2) No   92.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .1 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 38) If PFMAJ_1, PFTRAV_A, PFDINE_A, or PFCAR_A = 1: You mentioned making some cutbacks in spending. Have you been cutting back because your financial situation has gotten worse and made such cutbacks necessary, or because you worry that your financial situation might get worse in the future? (Q116) (CUTBAC_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Financial situation has gotten worse   34.5 2) Worry that it might get worse in the future   47.2 3) Both (VOL.)   6.5 4) Other (VOL.)   8.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.9 Missing 2495 TOTAL 1518 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 39) How much, if anything, have you heard about the bills being proposed by President Obama and Congress to overhaul the health care system? (Q117) (HRDBIL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   47.9 2) A little   41.7 3) Nothing at all   9.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 40) If the health care bills being proposed by Barack Obama and Congress are passed into law, would you be... [Choices read in reverse order for random half of sample] [Form 1 only] (Q118) (PASSED_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very happy   14.8 2) Pleased   28.7 3) Disappointed   22.3 4) Angry   17.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   16.3 Missing 3002 TOTAL 1011 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 41) If the health care bills being proposed by Barack Obama and Congress fail to pass into law, would you be... [Choices read in reverse order for random half of sample] [Form 2 only] (Q119) (FAIL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very happy   18.4 2) Pleased   21 3) Disappointed   30.7 4) Angry   8.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   21 Missing 3014 TOTAL 999 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 42) Now thinking about the abortion issue... Do you think abortion should be... [Choices read in reverse order for random half of sample] (Q125) (ABORTN_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Legal in all cases   15.9 2) Legal in most cases   29.1 3) Illegal in most cases   28.2 4) Illegal in all cases   16.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9.9 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 43) Which one of the following has had the biggest influence on your thinking on the issue of abortion? [Choices read in random order, with Choice 6 always read last] (Q126) (ABINFL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) A personal experience   14.4 2) The views of your friends and family   6.2 3) What you have seen or read in the media   5 4) Your religious beliefs   32.1 5) Your education   20.5 6) Something else   20.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.3 Missing 2197 TOTAL 1816 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 44) Over the past year or so, have your views on abortion changed, or have they pretty much stayed the same? (Q127) (ABVIEW_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Changed   5 2) Stayed the same   93.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.6 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 45) If ABVIEW_A = 1: And have you become... [Choices 1 and 2 read in random order] (Q128) (ABCHNG_A)
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TOTAL % 1) More supportive of restricting access to abortion   27 2) More supportive of a woman's right to choose an abortion   64.3 3) Other (VOL.)   4.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.5 Missing 3928 TOTAL 85 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 46) If ABCHNG_A = 1 or 2: And just in your own words, what is the main reason that you have become more supportive of [restricting access to abortion/a woman's right to choose an abortion?] [Phrase read from bracketed text depended on answer given in ABCHNG_A] (Q129) (ABREAS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Answer given   98 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2 Missing 3936 TOTAL 77 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 47) Answer provided to question asked in ABREAS_A (Q129VB) (ABWHY_A)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 73 - 48) Which comes closer to your view about the abortion issue? [Choices 1 and 2 read in random order] (Q130) (ABLAW_A)
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TOTAL % 1) The country needs to find a middle ground on abortion laws   59.9 2) There's no room for compromise when it comes to abortion laws   29 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.1 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 49) As far as you know, what is Barack Obama's position on abortion? Is he pro-choice, that is, supports a woman's right to choose an abortion, or is he pro-life, that is, supports restricting access to abortion in most cases? (Q135) (ABOBMA_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Pro-choice/supports a woman's right to choose   58 2) Pro-life/supports restricting access in most cases   13.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   28.4 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Placement of Public Figures ]
- 50) If ABOBMA_A = 1: Do you [worry that Obama will go too far in supporting abortion rights], [worry that Obama won't go far enough in supporting abortion rights], or think that Obama will handle the issue of abortion about right? [Choices in brackets were read in random in order] (Q136) (ABWORR_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Worry that Obama will go too far in supporting abortion rights   32.1 2) Worry that Obama won't go far enough in supporting abortion rights   7.1 3) Think he will handle the issue about right   50.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   10.6 Missing 2744 TOTAL 1269 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Placement of Public Figures ]
- 51) Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q140A) [Note: GOP_A was read immediately after DEMS_A for random respondents.] (GOP_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   6.5 2) Mostly favorable   33.5 3) Mostly unfavorable   31.8 4) Very unfavorable   17.9 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .2 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   6.6 9) Refused (VOL.)   3.5 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 52) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q140B) [Note: DEMS_A was read immediately before GOP_A for random respondents.] (DEMS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   12 2) Mostly favorable   37.1 3) Mostly unfavorable   24.7 4) Very unfavorable   15.8 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .1 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   6.8 9) Refused (VOL.)   3.5 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 53) Now thinking about some specific religious groups... Is your overall opinion of Catholics very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141A) [NOTE: CATH_A through BUDDH_A were read together as a block, but were read in random order within the block (except that ATHEIS_A was always read last).] (CATH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   19.4 2) Mostly favorable   48 3) Mostly unfavorable   9.1 4) Very unfavorable   4 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .1 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   12.9 9) Refused (VOL.)   6.5 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Catholics, View of ]
- 54) Is your overall opinion of Jews very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141B) (JEWISH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   17.4 2) Mostly favorable   46 3) Mostly unfavorable   6.9 4) Very unfavorable   3.9 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .8 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   18.4 9) Refused (VOL.)   6.6 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Jews, View of ]
- 55) Is your overall opinion of Evangelical Christians very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141C) (EVCHRS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   15.8 2) Mostly favorable   41.1 3) Mostly unfavorable   12.5 4) Very unfavorable   4.4 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   4.2 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   16.2 9) Refused (VOL.)   5.9 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 56) Is your overall opinion of Mormons very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141D) (MORMON_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   9.3 2) Mostly favorable   34.2 3) Mostly unfavorable   16.6 4) Very unfavorable   9.7 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   1.3 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   22 9) Refused (VOL.)   6.9 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Mormons, View of ]
- 57) Is your overall opinion of Muslims very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141E) (MUSLIM_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   5.7 2) Mostly favorable   32.6 3) Mostly unfavorable   19.2 4) Very unfavorable   12.4 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .5 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   21.8 9) Refused (VOL.)   7.7 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Muslims, View of ]
- 58) Is your overall opinion of Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141F) (ATHEIS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   6.4 2) Mostly favorable   22.9 3) Mostly unfavorable   22.9 4) Very unfavorable   26.4 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .4 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   14.4 9) Refused (VOL.)   6.7 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Atheists, View of ]
- 59) Is your overall opinion of Hindus very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141G) (HINDUS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   6.3 2) Mostly favorable   33.1 3) Mostly unfavorable   12.8 4) Very unfavorable   8.5 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   1.9 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   30.6 9) Refused (VOL.)   6.8 Missing 3002 TOTAL 1011 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Hindus, View of ]
- 60) Is your overall opinion of Buddhists very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q141H) (BUDDH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   10.4 2) Mostly favorable   34.5 3) Mostly unfavorable   11 4) Very unfavorable   8.9 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   1.9 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   25.6 9) Refused (VOL.)   7.7 Missing 3014 TOTAL 999 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Buddhists, View of ]
- 61) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them? (Q145A) [Note: GVFUND_A, DIFFAB_A and CONSNT_A were read immediately after GAYMAR_A for random respondents.] (GVFUND_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   27.1 2) Favor   43.7 3) Oppose   14.5 4) Strongly oppose   9.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 62) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose making it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion? (Q145B) [Note: DIFFAB_A was read immediately after CONSNT_A for random respondents.] (DIFFAB_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   18.7 2) Favor   22 3) Oppose   27.1 4) Strongly oppose   22.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9.5 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 63) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose requiring that women under the age of 18 get the consent of at least one parent before they are allowed to have an abortion? (Q145C) [Note: CONSNT_A was read immediately before DIFFAB_A for random respondents.] (CONSNT_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   45.1 2) Favor   30.5 3) Oppose   11.3 4) Strongly oppose   7.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.1 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Decision-Making ]
- 64) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry legally? (Q146A) (MARGL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   14.1 2) Favor   24.6 3) Oppose   22.1 4) Strongly oppose   30.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   8.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 65) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian couples to enter into legal agreements with each other that would give them many of the same rights as married couples? (Q146B) (LGLGL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   21.7 2) Favor   35 3) Oppose   16.8 4) Strongly oppose   20.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.8 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 66) If MARGL_A = 1 or 2: Which of these statements comes closer to your view? [Choices #1 and 2 were read in random order] (Q147) (GAYMAR_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Supporters of gay marriage should not push too hard to make it legal right away, because doing so could create bad feelings against homosexuals   41.8 2) Supporters of gay marriage should push hard to make it legal as soon as possible, despite the risk of creating bad feelings against homosexuals   45.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   12.7 Missing 3256 TOTAL 757 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Gay Marriage, Attitude about ]
- 67) Thinking again about abortion... Regardless of whether or not you think abortion should be legal, do you think it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions performed in the United States, or don't you feel this way? [Form 1 only] (Q151) (LESSAB_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Good thing to reduce the number of abortions   64.6 2) Don't feel this way   25.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9.8 Missing 3002 TOTAL 1011 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 68) And from what you know, does Barack Obama think it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions performed in the United States, or doesn't he feel this way? [Form 1 only] (Q152) (OBLESS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Obama thinks it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions   37.6 2) Obama doesn't feel this way   18.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   43.7 Missing 3002 TOTAL 1011 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Placement of Public Figures ]
- 69) As you may know, Barack Obama has said that he favors reducing the number of abortions. What about you? Regardless of whether or not you think abortion should be legal, do you think it would be a good thing to reduce the number of abortions performed in the United States, or don't you feel this way? [Form 2 only] (Q153) (FEWAB_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Good thing to reduce the number of abortions   68.8 2) Don't feel this way   20.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   10.9 Missing 3014 TOTAL 999 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 70) Just your impression, in the United States today, is there a lot of discrimination against Evangelical Christians, or not? (Q170A) [Note: Questions DEVANG_A through DWOMEN_A were read together as a block, but were read in a random in order within the block.] (DEVANG_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   26.7 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   56.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   17 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 71) And is there a lot of discrimination against Muslims, or not? (Q170B) (DMUSLM_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   58.3 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   29.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   12.6 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 72) Is there a lot of discrimination against Jews, or not? (Q170C) (DJEWS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   34.8 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   53.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.3 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 73) Is there a lot of discrimination against Atheists, that is, people who don't believe in God, or not? (Q170D) (DATH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   26.5 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   59.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   14.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Atheists, View of ]
- 74) Is there a lot of discrimination against Mormons, or not? (Q170E) (DMORM_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   24.1 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   55.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   20 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 75) Is there a lot of discrimination against blacks, or not? [Form 1 only] (Q170F) (DBLK_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   48.8 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   45.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.5 Missing 3002 TOTAL 1011 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 76) Is there a lot of discrimination against gays and lesbians, or not? [Form 1 only] (Q170G) (DGL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   63.7 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   29.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.4 Missing 3002 TOTAL 1011 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 77) Is there a lot of discrimination against Hispanics, or not? [Form 2 only] (Q170H) (DHISP_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   51.8 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   40.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.2 Missing 3014 TOTAL 999 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 78) Is there a lot of discrimination against women, or not? [Form 2 only] (Q170I) (DWOMEN_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, a lot of discrimination   37.2 2) No, not a lot of discrimination   58.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.1 Missing 3014 TOTAL 999 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 79) Do you, yourself, happen to know anyone who is Muslim? (Q175) (KNOMUS_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   45.5 2) No   53.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .6 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 80) As I read a pair of statements, tell me whether the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own views even if neither is exactly right... (Q176) (MUSVIO_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Statement A: The Islamic religion is more likely than others to encourage violence among its believers   38.5 2) Statement B: The Islamic religion does not encourage violence more than others   45.4 3) Neither (VOL.)   1.4 9) Don't know (VOL.)   14.7 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 81) Do you happen to know what name Muslims use to refer to God? (Q178) [Note: MUSGOD_A was read immediately after MUSQUR_A for random respondents.] (MUSGOD_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, and respondent gave correct answer [Allah]   52.6 2) Yes, but respondent gave incorrect answer   7.2 9) No/Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   40.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 82) Do you happen to know the name of the Islamic equivalent to the Bible? (Q179) (MUSQUR_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, and respondent gave correct answer [Qur'an/Koran]   51.8 2) Yes, but respondent gave incorrect answer   3.6 9) No/Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   44.6 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 83) Do you personally believe that having an abortion is morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? (Q180A) [Note: MORAB_A through MORAL_A were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (MORAB_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Morally acceptable   10.4 2) Morally wrong   52.4 3) Not a moral issue   24.9 4) Depends on situation (VOL.)   8.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 84) And is homosexual behavior morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? (Q180B) (MORGL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Morally acceptable   8.9 2) Morally wrong   48.6 3) Not a moral issue   35.1 4) Depends on situation (VOL.)   1.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.7 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Homosexuality, Attitude about ]
- 85) Is divorce morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? [Form 1 only] (Q180C) (MORDI_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Morally acceptable   20.5 2) Morally wrong   29.4 3) Not a moral issue   40.3 4) Depends on situation (VOL.)   5.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4 Missing 3002 TOTAL 1011 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Divorce, Morality of ]
- 86) Is drinking alcohol morally acceptable, morally wrong, or is it not a moral issue? [Form 2 only] (Q180D) (MORAL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Morally acceptable   20.2 2) Morally wrong   15 3) Not a moral issue   56.1 4) Depends on situation (VOL.)   6.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.6 Missing 3014 TOTAL 999 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Alcohol, Morality of ]
- 87) How important is religion in your life -- very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? (Q185) (IMPREL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very important   56 2) Somewhat important   25.9 3) Not too important   8.4 4) Not at all important   8.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religion, Importance of ]
- 88) Holy book insert for HBOOK_A and LITERL_A (TXT186) (HTEXT_A)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible   95.9 2) The Torah   1.7 3) The Koran   .2 4) The Holy Scripture   2.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 89) Which comes closest to your view? [Note: See answer to HTEXT_A for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q186) (HBOOK_A)
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TOTAL % 1) [Holy book] is the word of God   69 2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God   22.4 3) Other (VOL.)   3.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 90) If HBOOK_A = 1: And would you say that... [Note: See answer to HTEXT_A for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q187) (LITERL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word   48.5 2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word   46.3 3) Other (VOL.)   1.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.7 Missing 2642 TOTAL 1371 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 91) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q188) (PRAY_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Several times a day   35.1 2) Once a day   19.8 3) A few times a week   14.2 4) Once a week   3.2 5) A few times a month   6.1 6) Seldom   10.7 7) Never   8.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.3 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Prayer, Frequency of ]
- 92) Do you think of yourself as a member of a minority because of your religious beliefs, or not? (Q189) (MINREL_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   19.1 2) No   77.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.1 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 93) If RELIG = 1, 3-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Catholic religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190A) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SCATH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   15.2 2) Somewhat similar   30.8 3) Somewhat different   29.1 4) Very different   19.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.3 Missing 2744 TOTAL 1269 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 94) If RELIG = 2-8, 11, 14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Protestant religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190B) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SPROT_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   16.6 2) Somewhat similar   36.7 3) Somewhat different   21.9 4) Very different   11.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   13.3 Missing 3398 TOTAL 615 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 95) If RELIG = 1-2, 4-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190C) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SMORM_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   3.3 2) Somewhat similar   18.1 3) Somewhat different   23.8 4) Very different   35.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   19 Missing 2329 TOTAL 1684 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Mormons, View of ]
- 96) If RELIG = 1-4, 6-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Jewish religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190D) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SJEWSH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   8 2) Somewhat similar   29.4 3) Somewhat different   26 4) Very different   20.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   15.8 Missing 2342 TOTAL 1671 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 97) If RELIG = 1-5, 7-8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Muslim religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q190E) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SMUSLM_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   2.9 2) Somewhat similar   14.2 3) Somewhat different   19.3 4) Very different   46.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   16.9 Missing 2304 TOTAL 1709 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 98) If RELIG = 1-6, 8, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Buddhist religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? [Form 1 only] (Q190F) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SBUDDH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   2 2) Somewhat similar   8.7 3) Somewhat different   15.7 4) Very different   50.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   23 Missing 3172 TOTAL 841 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 99) If RELIG = 1-7, 11, 13-14, or (RELIG = 99 and CHR = 1): From what you know, do you think that the Hindu religion and your own religion are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? [Form 2 only] (Q190G) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (SHINDU_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   2.2 2) Somewhat similar   8.9 3) Somewhat different   15 4) Very different   44.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   29.9 Missing 3149 TOTAL 864 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 100) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Catholic religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191A) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (ACATH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   4 2) Somewhat similar   26.7 3) Somewhat different   23.3 4) Very different   28.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   17.2 Missing 3718 TOTAL 295 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 101) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Protestant religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191B) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (APROT_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   4.4 2) Somewhat similar   21.5 3) Somewhat different   20.5 4) Very different   26.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   27.5 Missing 3718 TOTAL 295 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 102) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Mormon religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191C) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AMORM_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   1 2) Somewhat similar   15.3 3) Somewhat different   16 4) Very different   40.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   27.1 Missing 3718 TOTAL 295 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Mormons, View of ]
- 103) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Jewish religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191D) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AJEWSH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   3.8 2) Somewhat similar   21.7 3) Somewhat different   18.2 4) Very different   28.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   27.6 Missing 3718 TOTAL 295 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 104) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Muslim religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191E) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AMUSLM_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   .2 2) Somewhat similar   13.7 3) Somewhat different   21 4) Very different   37.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   27.2 Missing 3718 TOTAL 295 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 105) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Buddhist religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191F) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (ABUDDH_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   3.1 2) Somewhat similar   22.7 3) Somewhat different   15.2 4) Very different   29.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   29.4 Missing 3718 TOTAL 295 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 106) If RELIG = 9-10, 12, or (RELIG = 99 or CHR = 2 or 9): From what you know, do you think that the Hindu religion and your own beliefs are very similar, somewhat similar, somewhat different, or very different? (Q191G) [See Note 2: Randomization of Religious Similarity Variables on the ARDA Summary Page for randomization information.] (AHINDU_A)
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TOTAL % 1) Very similar   .8 2) Somewhat similar   12.7 3) Somewhat different   20.1 4) Very different   30.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   35.7 Missing 3718 TOTAL 295 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 107) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? (If respondent said that it depends, question was asked again and prefaced with the word 'Overall') (Q201) (OBAMAP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Approve   51.8 2) Disapprove   36.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.7 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 108) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (Q202) (COUNTR_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Satisfied   28.2 2) Dissatisfied   65.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 109) Congressional trial heat combined with leaners (CHEAT) (CHEAT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican/Lean Republican   44.4 2) Democrat/Lean Democrat   45.4 3) Other/Lean other (VOL.)   3.5 9) Don't know/No lean (VOL.)   6.8 Missing 2344 TOTAL 1669 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 110) If the elections for U.S. Congress were being held today, would you vote for the Republican Party's candidate or the Democratic Party's candidate for Congress in your district? (Q210) (ELECT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican Party's candidate   34.9 2) Democratic Party's candidate   39.8 3) Other (VOL.)   6.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   18.7 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 111) If ELECT_B = 3 or 9: As of today, do you lean more to the Republican or the Democrat? (Q211) (LEAN_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican Party's candidate   29.5 2) Democratic Party's candidate   22.9 3) Other (VOL.)   14.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   33.1 Missing 3529 TOTAL 484 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 112) Thinking more generally... Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q212A) [Note: GOP_B, DEMS_B and CONG_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (GOP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   6.4 2) Mostly favorable   33.9 3) Mostly unfavorable   31.3 4) Very unfavorable   18.5 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .1 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   4.7 9) Refused (VOL.)   5.1 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 113) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q212B) (DEMS_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   11 2) Mostly favorable   37 3) Mostly unfavorable   23.6 4) Very unfavorable   18.6 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   0 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   5.6 9) Refused (VOL.)   4.2 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 114) Is your overall opinion of Congress favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Q212C) (CONG_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   4.1 2) Mostly favorable   32.6 3) Mostly unfavorable   31.7 4) Very unfavorable   20.4 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .4 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   6 9) Refused (VOL.)   4.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 115) How much, if anything, have you heard about the bills in Congress to overhaul the health care system? (Q215) (HLTHBL_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A lot   52.5 2) A little   39.8 3) Nothing at all   6.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.1 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 116) As of right now, do you generally favor or generally oppose the health care proposals being discussed in Congress? (Q216) (HLTHFV_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Generally favor   39.4 2) Generally oppose   45.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   14.7 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 117) If HLTHFV_B = 1-2: Do you (favor/oppose) these health care proposals very strongly, or not so strongly? (Q217) (STRONG_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Very strongly   69.1 2) Not so strongly   28.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.3 Missing 2300 TOTAL 1713 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 118) How much confidence do you have in Barack Obama to do the right thing when it comes to dealing with health care reform - a great deal of confidence, a fair amount of confidence, not too much confidence, or no confidence at all? (Q220A) [Note: OBCON_B through REPCON_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (OBCON_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A great deal of confidence   25.6 2) A fair amount of confidence   29.7 3) Not too much confidence   20.5 4) No confidence at all   21.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.5 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 119) How much confidence do you have in Democratic leaders in Congress to do the right thing when it comes to dealing with health care reform - a great deal of confidence, a fair amount of confidence, not too much confidence, or no confidence at all? (Q220B) (DEMCON_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A great deal of confidence   11.8 2) A fair amount of confidence   33.2 3) Not too much confidence   27.9 4) No confidence at all   23.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 120) How much confidence do you have in Republican leaders in Congress to do the right thing when it comes to dealing with health care reform - a great deal of confidence, a fair amount of confidence, not too much confidence, or no confidence at all? (Q220C) (REPCON_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A great deal of confidence   7.5 2) A fair amount of confidence   32.4 3) Not too much confidence   35.7 4) No confidence at all   20.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 121) Do you think you and your family would be [better off or worse off] if the president and Congress passed health care reform, or don't you think it would make much difference? [Choices 1 and 2 were read in reverse order for random respondents] (Q221A) [Note: This question was read after CTRBET_B for random respondents.] (FAMBET_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Better off   27 2) Worse off   29.8 3) Wouldn't make much difference   36 4) Depends (VOL.)   1.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.3 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 122) Do you think the country as a whole would be [better off or worse off] if the president and Congress passed health care reform, or don't you think it would make much difference? [Choices 1 and 2 were read in reverse order for random respondents] (Q221B) (CTRBET_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Better off   39.4 2) Worse off   32.4 3) Wouldn't make much difference   18.6 4) Depends (VOL.)   3.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.1 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 123) On another subject... Do you think abortion should be... [Choices were read in reverse order for random half of the sample] (Q240) (ABORTN_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Legal in all cases   16.8 2) Legal in most cases   32 3) Illegal in most cases   26.6 4) Illegal in all cases   17.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.9 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 124) Do you ever wonder whether your own position on abortion is the right one or not? (Q241) (ABWNDR_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   26.1 2) No   66.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.7 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 125) Do you think the issue of abortion is a critical issue facing the country, one among many important issues, or not that important compared to other issues? (Q242) (ABIMP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A critical issue facing the country   15.3 2) One among many important issues   33.1 3) Not that important compared to other issues   48.3 9) Don't know/refused (VOL.)   3.2 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 126) If ABORTN_B = 1-2: And do you think the view that abortion should be against the law is a respectable opinion for someone to hold, or not? (Q243) (ABRSP1_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   50 2) No   42.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.8 Missing 3040 TOTAL 973 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 127) If ABORTN_B = 3-4: And do you think the view that abortion should be legal is a respectable opinion for someone to hold, or not? (Q244) (ABRSP2_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   44.1 2) No   46.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9.4 Missing 3131 TOTAL 882 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 128) On another subject... Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them? (Q249) (GVFUND_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   23.9 2) Favor   43.9 3) Oppose   16.8 4) Strongly oppose   9.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.7 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 129) As I name some groups, please tell me whether you feel each one is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion. First, do you feel that the Democratic Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250A) [Note: FRDEM_B through FRSCI_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (FRDEM_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly toward religion   28.9 2) Neutral toward religion   38.7 3) Unfriendly toward religion   21.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   10.7 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 130) Do you feel that the Republican Party is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250B) (FRREP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly toward religion   47.9 2) Neutral toward religion   28.6 3) Unfriendly toward religion   11.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 131) Do you feel that Hollywood and the makers of movies and TV entertainment shows are generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250C) (FRHOLL_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly toward religion   10.7 2) Neutral toward religion   33.7 3) Unfriendly toward religion   47 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   8.5 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 132) Do you feel that news reporters and the news media are generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250D) (FRNEWS_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly toward religion   14 2) Neutral toward religion   42.3 3) Unfriendly toward religion   35 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   8.7 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 133) Do you feel that the Obama administration is generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250F) (FROBAM_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly toward religion   37.1 2) Neutral toward religion   35.5 3) Unfriendly toward religion   17.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   10.3 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 134) Do you feel that scientists are generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250G) (FRSCI_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Friendly toward religion   11.5 2) Neutral toward religion   42.2 3) Unfriendly toward religion   35 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.3 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Science, Attitude towards/Trust in ]
- 135) In general, who do you think can do the best job of providing services to people in need... [Choices 1 through 3 were read in random order] (Q260) (SERVS_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Religious organizations   36.5 2) Non-religious, community-based organizations   28.5 3) Federal and state government agencies   24.6 4) Family/friends/other (VOL.)   .5 5) None of the above (VOL.)   1.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   8.3 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 136) Now, thinking about some specific problem areas. For each item that I read, please tell me who you think could do the best job of providing services to people in need. First, who could do the best job providing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261AF1) [Note: STREAT_B through SPRISN_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (STREAT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   29.2 2) A non-religious, community-based group   39.8 3) A federal or state government agency   23.8 4) None of the above (VOL.)   1.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.6 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 137) Who could do the best job providing literacy training services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261BF2) (SLITER_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   12.9 2) A non-religious, community-based group   35.7 3) A federal or state government agency   42.7 4) None of the above (VOL.)   1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.7 Missing 3044 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 138) Who could do the best job providing mentoring programs for young people: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261CF1) (SMENT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   41.6 2) A non-religious, community-based group   38.7 3) A federal or state government agency   12.1 4) None of the above (VOL.)   2.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.5 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 139) Who could do the best job feeding the homeless: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261DF2) (SFEED_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   51.6 2) A non-religious, community-based group   21.6 3) A federal or state government agency   21.2 4) None of the above (VOL.)   .7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5 Missing 3044 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 140) Who could do the best job counseling teens about pregnancy: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261EF1) (STEEN_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   38.6 2) A non-religious, community-based group   38.7 3) A federal or state government agency   14.6 4) None of the above (VOL.)   3.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.9 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 141) Who could do the best job providing child care services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261FF2) (SCHILD_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   31.7 2) A non-religious, community-based group   34.2 3) A federal or state government agency   27.1 4) None of the above (VOL.)   2.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.9 Missing 3044 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 142) Who could do the best job providing health care services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261GF1) (SHELTH_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   12 2) A non-religious, community-based group   33.8 3) A federal or state government agency   42.7 4) None of the above (VOL.)   4.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.4 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 143) Who could do the best job providing job training services: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 2 only] (Q261HF2) (SJOBTR_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   6.5 2) A non-religious, community-based group   35.4 3) A federal or state government agency   51.2 4) None of the above (VOL.)   1.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.6 Missing 3044 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 144) Who could do the best job counseling and educating prisoners: a religious organization, a non-religious community-based group, or a federal or state government agency? [Form 1 only] (Q261IF1) (SPRISN_B)
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TOTAL % 1) A religious organization   38.3 2) A non-religious, community-based group   23 3) A federal or state government agency   31 4) None of the above (VOL.)   1.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.8 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 145) I'm going to read the names of some specific religious groups. For each one that I name, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose this group applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. First: Individual churches, synagogues and other houses of worship (Q262A) [Note: FCHRCH_B was read after FCHAR_B for random respondents.] (FCHRCH_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   58.7 2) Oppose   35.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.8 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 146) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose charitable organizations that have a religious affiliation applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. (Q262B) (FCHAR_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   67.8 2) Oppose   27.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 147) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Catholic churches applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 1 only] (Q262CF1) [Note: Questions FCATH_B through FEVCHR_B were read together as a block, but were read in random order within the block.] (FCATH_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   59.7 2) Oppose   36.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.8 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 148) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Protestant churches applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 2 only] (Q262DF2) (FPROT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   56.1 2) Oppose   34.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9 Missing 3044 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 149) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Muslim mosques applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 1 only] (Q262EF1) (FMOSQ_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   38.7 2) Oppose   52.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9.3 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Muslims, View of ]
- 150) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Jewish synagogues applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 2 only] (Q262FF2) (FSYNAG_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   52.4 2) Oppose   36.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.3 Missing 3044 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 151) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormon churches, applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 2 only] (Q262GF2) (FMORMN_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   47.6 2) Oppose   43.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9.3 Missing 3044 TOTAL 969 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Mormons, View of ]
- 152) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose Evangelical Christian churches applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. [Form 1 only] (Q262HF1) (FEVCHR_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   54.9 2) Oppose   37.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.3 Missing 2979 TOTAL 1034 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 153) Please tell me whether you would favor or oppose groups that encourage religious conversion as part of the services they provide applying for government funds to provide social services to people who need them. (Q262I) (FCONV_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   28.2 2) Oppose   62.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   9.2 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 154) Here are a few reasons why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please tell me whether each one is an important concern of yours, or not. First: This would interfere with the separation between church and state (Q263A) [Note: NOSEP_B through NOINV_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block. For random respondents, this block of questions was read after the block of questions comprised of YCHNGE_B through YCHOIC_B was read.] (NOSEP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   51.7 2) Not an important concern   45.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.8 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church/State Separation, Attitude about ]
- 155) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: The people who receive these services might be forced to take part in religious practices (Q263B) (NOFORC_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   59.6 2) Not an important concern   37.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.8 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 156) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: The programs may not meet the same standards as government-based programs (Q263C) (NOSTAN_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   48.3 2) Not an important concern   47.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 157) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: This might increase religious divisions within this country (Q263D) (NODIVS_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   47 2) Not an important concern   49.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.8 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 158) Please tell me whether [this reason why some people oppose the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important concern of yours, or not: Government might get too involved in what religious organizations do (Q263E) (NOINV_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important concern   68.9 2) Not an important concern   28.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.8 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 159) Here are a few reasons why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services. Please tell me whether you think each one is an important reason to favor this, or not? First: Religious groups could do a better job because the power of religion can change people's lives (Q264A) [Note: YCHNGE_B through YEFFIC_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block. For random respondents, this block of questions was read before the block of questions comprised of NOSEP_B through NOINV_B was read.] (YCHNGE_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   59.4 2) Not an important reason   37.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.3 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 160) Please tell me whether you think [this reason why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important reason to favor this [idea], or not: The people who provide the services would be more caring and compassionate (Q264B) (YCARE_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   68.4 2) Not an important reason   28.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.5 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 161) Please tell me whether you think [this reason why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important reason to favor this [idea], or not: Religious groups could provide services more efficiently than government programs (Q264C) (YEFFIC_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   58.5 2) Not an important reason   36.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.2 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 162) Please tell me whether you think [this reason why some people favor the idea of allowing churches and other houses of worship to use government money to provide social services] is an important reason to favor this [idea], or not: People who need social services should have a variety of options to pick from (Q264D) (YCHOIC_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Important reason   78.2 2) Not an important reason   18.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.3 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 163) If religious organizations do use government funds to provide social services, do you think these organizations should be allowed to only hire people who share their religious beliefs, or should they not be allowed to do this? (Q265) (HIRE_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Should be allowed to only hire people who share their religious beliefs   21.1 2) Shouldn't be allowed to do this   73.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.1 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 164) From what you know, does Barack Obama favor or oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply for government funding to provide social services? (Q270) [Note: OBAPP_B and OBEMP_B were asked immediately after BUSHAP_B for random respondents.] (OBAPP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   27.4 2) Oppose   17.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   54.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 165) If OBAPP_B = 1: Do you think Barack Obama emphasizes this issue too much, too little, or about the right amount? (Q271) (OBEMP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Too much   10.1 2) Too little   18.2 3) About the right amount   65.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.3 Missing 3521 TOTAL 492 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 166) From what you know, did George W. Bush favor or oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply for government funding to provide social services? (Q272) [Note: This question was asked immediately before OBAPP_B for random respondents.] (BUSHAP_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Favor   36.3 2) Oppose   16.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   47.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 167) How important is religion in your life - very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important? (Q280) (RELIFE_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Very important   58.7 2) Somewhat important   23.6 3) Not too important   8.3 4) Not at all important   8.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.3 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religion, Importance of ]
- 168) If ATTEND = 1-4: Aside from when you're traveling and special events like weddings and funerals, do you always attend religious services at the same place, mostly attend at one place but occasionally go to different places, or do you go to different places on a regular basis? (Q281) (ATSAME_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Always attend at the same place   49.7 2) Mostly attend at one place but occasionally go to different places   36.9 3) Go to different places on a regular basis   12.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.3 Missing 2535 TOTAL 1478 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 169) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent is either Protestant or 'just Christian' (RELIG = 1 or 13): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Protestant denomination different than your own? (Q282A) [Note: ATDPRT_B through ATMULT_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (ATDPRT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   62.7 2) No   33.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4 Missing 3596 TOTAL 417 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 170) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Protestant or 'just Christian' (RELIG not equal to 1 or 13): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Protestant church? (Q282B) (ATPROT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   40.4 2) No   58.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.4 Missing 3733 TOTAL 280 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 171) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Catholic (RELIG not equal to 2): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend Catholic mass? (Q282C) (ATCATH_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   40.5 2) No   59.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 Missing 3483 TOTAL 530 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 172) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Jewish (RELIG not equal to 5): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Jewish synagogue? (Q282D) (ATSYNA_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   12.4 2) No   87.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .1 Missing 3326 TOTAL 687 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 173) If ATSAME_B = 2-3 and respondent isn't Muslim (RELIG not equal to 6): And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services at a Muslim mosque? (Q282E) (ATMOSQ_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   4.3 2) No   95.7 Missing 3319 TOTAL 694 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 174) If ATSAME_B = 2-3: And aside from weddings and funerals, do you ever attend services of a religion different than yours that I haven't mentioned? (Q282F) (ATMULT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes [Other religion is specified in ATMULZ_B]   23.3 2) No   73.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.5 Missing 3316 TOTAL 697 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 175) If ATMULT_B = 1: Name of religion(s) different than respondent's own religion whose services the respondent ever attends (Q282FOS) (ATMULZ_B)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 174 - 176) First religion listed in response to ATMULZ_B, coded (Q282F_1) (ATMUL1_B)
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TOTAL % 10) Christian/Protestant (not further specified)   5.1 11) Evangelical/born again   3.3 12) Baptist/Southern Baptist   17.1 13) Pentecostal/Assemblies of God   5.7 14) Non-denominational   5.1 15) Seventh-day Adventist   1.1 16) Methodist   3.9 17) Lutheran   3.6 18) Episcopalian   3.6 19) Other Protestant   4.3 20) Catholic   3 21) Orthodox   3.7 22) Mormon/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   5.2 23) Jehovah's Witness/Kingdom Hall   5.7 25) Other Christian (not identifiably Protestant)   2.3 30) Buddhist   8.8 40) Hindu   6.6 41) Jewish   .8 50) Other non-Christian (Sikh, Taoist, Shinto, Native American, Baha'i, Pagan)   3.4 60) Universalist, ecumenical, many in one   2.5 65) Variety   .6 90) Other (unclear whether Christian or not)/Don't know   4.6 Missing 3840 TOTAL 173 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Denomination, Affiliation to ]
- 177) Second religion listed in response to ATMULZ_B, coded (Q282F_2) (ATMUL2_B)
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TOTAL % 12) Baptist/Southern Baptist   7.8 13) Pentecostal/Assemblies of God   3.9 14) Non-denominational   6.5 17) Lutheran   13 19) Other Protestant   19.5 21) Orthodox   3.9 22) Mormon/Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   3.9 23) Jehovah's Witness/Kingdom Hall   10.4 30) Buddhist   11.7 40) Hindu   5.2 50) Other non-Christian (Sikh, Taoist, Shinto, Native American, Baha'i, Pagan)   10.4 90) Other (unclear whether Christian or not)/Don't know   3.9 Missing 3991 TOTAL 22 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 178) Third religion listed in response to ATMULZ_B, coded (Q282F_3) (ATMUL_3)
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TOTAL % 12) Baptist/Southern Baptist   15.4 16) Methodist   61.5 18) Episcopalian   15.4 50) Other non-Christian (Sikh, Taoist, Shinto, Native American, Baha'i, Pagan)   7.7 Missing 4008 TOTAL 5 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 179) If ATSAME_B = 1: Are the religious services you attend held at a church or house of worship, or are they held at some other location such as at a restaurant or a person's home? (Q283) (LOC1_B)
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TOTAL % 1) At a church or house of worship   94.5 2) Other location   5.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .3 Missing 3253 TOTAL 760 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 180) If ATSAME_B = 2-9: In general, are the religious services you attend held at houses of worship such as churches, synagogues or mosques, are they held at other locations such as at restaurants or people's homes, or do you attend services both in houses of worship and at other locations? (Q284) (LOC2_B)
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TOTAL % 1) At houses of worship   72.9 2) At other locations   3.4 3) Both   21.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.5 Missing 3295 TOTAL 718 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 181) If LOC1_B or LOC2_B = 2: And what kind of place or location is this? / If LOC2_B = 3: What kinds of places are these other locations? (Q285) (LTYPE_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Answer given [Kind of place is specified in LTYPEZ_B]   94.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.6 Missing 3821 TOTAL 192 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 182) Verbatim response recorded for LTYPE_B (LTYPEZ_B)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 184 - 183) First response recorded for LTYPE_B, coded (Q285_1) (LTYPE1_B)
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TOTAL % 10) Church, synagogue, temple or other religious building   2.9 20) Homes   53.6 30) Restaurants   2.9 40) Schools   7.4 41) Stadiums, arenas, coliseums, convention centers, etc.   .3 42) Hotels   2.5 43) Storefronts   .1 44) Truck stop   1 45) Prison   .2 46) Warehouses   .4 47) Community centers   3.1 48) Office buildings   .6 49) Retreat centers   .3 50) Other buildings (theaters, halls, assisted living facilities, funeral home)   7.9 60) Parks/campgrounds   6.8 61) Tents/tent revivals   1.6 62) Other outdoor gatherings   2.7 65) Nature/outdoors alone   1.6 70) Part of special events (church camp, powwow)   .6 80) Anywhere/everywhere   2.2 81) Television   1 90) Other/Don't know   .3 Missing 3829 TOTAL 184 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 184) Second response recorded for LTYPE_B, coded (Q285_2) (LTYPE2_B)
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TOTAL % 10) Church, synagogue, temple or other religious building   3.2 20) Homes   45.6 30) Restaurants   8.4 40) Schools   5.2 41) Stadiums, arenas, coliseums, convention centers, etc.   .6 42) Hotels   8.1 43) Storefronts   .6 46) Warehouses   .6 47) Community centers   2.6 50) Other buildings (theaters, halls, assisted living facilities, funeral home)   3.6 60) Parks/campgrounds   3.6 62) Other outdoor gatherings   5.8 70) Part of special events (church camp, powwow)   11 90) Other/Don't know   1 Missing 3951 TOTAL 62 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 185) Third response recorded for LTYPE_B, coded (Q285_3) (LTYPE3_B)
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TOTAL % 20) Homes   9.1 30) Restaurants   9.1 40) Schools   2.6 42) Hotels   9.1 46) Warehouses   16.9 50) Other buildings (theaters, halls, assisted living facilities, funeral home)   20.8 60) Parks/campgrounds   2.6 61) Tents/tent revivals   14.3 62) Other outdoor gatherings   6.5 90) Other/Don't know   9.1 Missing 3993 TOTAL 20 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 186) Holy book insert for HBOOK_B and LITERL_B (TXT286) (HTEXT_B)
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TOTAL % 1) The Bible   94.5 2) The Torah   1.5 3) The Koran   .7 4) The Holy Scripture   3.2 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 187) Which comes closest to your view? [Note: See answer to HTEXT_B for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q286) (HBOOK_B)
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TOTAL % 1) [Holy book] is the word of God   69.3 2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God   23.3 3) Other (VOL.)   2.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 188) If HBOOK_B = 1: And would you say that... [Note: See answer to HTEXT_B for the name of the holy book inserted below.] (Q287) (LITERL_B)
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TOTAL % 1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word,   50.8 2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word   43.7 3) Other (VOL.)   1.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.9 Missing 2635 TOTAL 1378 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Bible, View of ]
- 189) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Q288) (PRAY_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Several times a day   37.2 2) Once a day   19 3) A few times a week   13.3 4) Once a week   4 5) A few times a month   5.7 6) Seldom   10.8 7) Never   7.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.4 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Prayer, Frequency of ]
- 190) Would you say that you have ever had a 'religious or mystical experience' - that is, a moment of sudden religious insight or awakening? (Q290) (MYSTEX_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   48.7 2) No   47.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.5 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 191) Which, if any, of the following do you believe in? Do you believe in reincarnation, that people will be reborn in this world again and again? (Q291A) [Note: BREINC_B through BASTRO_B were read together as a block, but were read in a random order within the block.] (BREINC_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe in   24.3 2) No, don't believe   69.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.5 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Reincarnation, Belief in ]
- 192) Do you believe in spiritual energy located in physical things, such as mountains, trees or crystals? (Q291B) (BSPENG_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe in   25.6 2) No, don't believe   69.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.2 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 193) Do you believe in yoga, not just as exercise, but as a spiritual practice? (Q291C) (BYOGA_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe in   23.5 2) No, don't believe   69.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.9 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 194) Do you believe in the 'evil eye' or that certain people can cast curses or spells that cause bad things to happen to someone? (Q291E) (BEVILI_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe in   16.5 2) No, don't believe   81.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.4 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 195) Do you believe in astrology, or that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives? (Q291F) (BASTRO_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, believe in   24.5 2) No, don't believe   71.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.2 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Astrology, Validity of ]
- 196) Have you ever felt that you were in touch with someone who has already died? (Q292A) (BDIED_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   29.3 2) No   69.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 197) Have you ever consulted a fortune-teller or psychic? (Q292B) (BPSYCH_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   15 2) No   84.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .6 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Psychic Powers/ESP, Validity of ]
- 198) Have you ever seen or been in the presence of a ghost? (Q292C) (BGHOST_B)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   18.1 2) No   79.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.1 Missing 2010 TOTAL 2003 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Ghosts, Existence of ]
- 199) Verbatim response to RELIG, if recorded [Most responses are from when RELIG = 11.] (RELIGOS) (RELIGZ)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 92 - 200) What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? (RELIG)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant (See Note 3 on the ARDA Summary Page for description)   40.2 2) Roman Catholic (Catholic)   22.6 3) Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS)   1.7 4) Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other orthodox church)   .5 5) Jewish (Judaism)   1.6 6) Muslim (Islam)   .5 7) Buddhist   1.1 8) Hindu   .2 9) Atheist (do not believe in God)   1.9 10) Agnostic (not sure if there is a God)   3.4 11) Something else (VOL., see RELIGZ)   1.5 12) Nothing in particular   11.7 13) Christian (VOL.)   11.3 14) Unitarian (Universalist) (VOL.)   .3 99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.6 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 201) If RELIG = 11-12 or 99: Do you think of yourself as a Christian or not? [Note: If respondent named a non-Christian religion in RELIG, CHR was not read and respondent was assigned a value of 2 on CHR.] (CHR)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   54.7 2) No   37.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   8.1 Missing 3455 TOTAL 558 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 202) If RELIG = 1-4 or CHR = 1: Would you describe yourself as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, would   42.4 2) No, would not   52.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5 Missing 570 TOTAL 3443 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Conversion Experiences, Occurrence of ]
- 203) Aside from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services... more than once a week, once a week, once or twice a month, a few times a year, seldom, or never? (ATTEND)
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TOTAL % 1) More than once a week   14.3 2) Once a week   23.5 3) Once or twice a month   16 4) A few times a year   18.2 5) Seldom   16.5 6) Never   10.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Church Attendance, Frequency of ]
- 204) Sex of respondent (SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   48.4 2) Female   51.6 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 205) What is your age? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (AGE)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 46.74 18.53 - 206) Respondent's age, recoded (RECAGE) (AGE_RE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18 to 24   13.2 2) 25 to 34   16.6 3) 35 to 44   17.9 4) 45 to 54   19.4 5) 55 to 64   14.8 6) 65 or older   16.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.3 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 207) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Answer choices were not read] (EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) None, or grade 1-8   3.8 2) High school incomplete (Grades 9-11)   9.7 3) High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate)   31.2 4) Technical, trade, or vocational school after high school   3.3 5) Some college, associate degree, no four-year degree   24 6) College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other four-year degree)   16.1 7) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school)   11.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 208) Recoded education (RECEDUC) (EDUC_RE)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than a high school diploma   13.5 2) High school graduate   34.5 3) Some college, no four-year degree   24 4) At least a four-year college degree   27.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 209) Respondent was randomly asked HISP1 or HISP3 (HISPRAN) (HISP_KEY)
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TOTAL % 1) Respondent was asked HISP1   50.1 2) Respondent was asked HISP3   49.9 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 210) Are you yourself of Hispanic or Latino origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? [Respondents were randomly asked HISP1 or HISP3, see HISP_KEY] (HISP1)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   13.2 2) No   86.1 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .7 Missing 1997 TOTAL 2016 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 211) Are you of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin? [Respondents were randomly asked HISP1 or HISP3, see HISP_KEY] (HISP3)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   12.8 2) No   86.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .7 Missing 2016 TOTAL 1997 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 212) Combination of responses to HISP1 and HISP3 (HISPX)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   13 2) No   86.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .7 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 213) Which of the following describes your race? You can select as many as apply. [RACE1 captures the first answer respondents provided to this question.] (RACE1_1) (RACE1)
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TOTAL % 1) White   75.7 2) Black or African-American   14.2 3) Asian or Asian-American   1.9 4) Some other race   6.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.5 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 214) Which of the following describes your race? [RACE2 captures the second answer respondents provided to this question, when applicable.] (RACE1_2) (RACE2)
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TOTAL % 2) Black or African-American   21 3) Asian or Asian-American   7.9 4) Some other race   71.1 Missing 3957 TOTAL 56 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 215) Which of the following describes your race? [RACE3 captures the third answer respondents provided to this question, when applicable.] (RACE1_3) (RACE3)
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TOTAL % 3) Asian or Asian-American   90 4) Some other race   10 Missing 4007 TOTAL 6 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 216) Which of the following describes your race? [RACE4 captures the fourth answer respondents provided to this question, when applicable.] (RACE1_4) (RACE4)
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TOTAL % 4) Some other race   100 Missing 4010 TOTAL 3 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 217) Combining Race (RACECMB) (RACE_ALL)
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TOTAL % 1) White   74.2 2) Black or African-American   14 3) Asian or Asian-American   1.9 4) Mixed Race   1.7 5) Some other race   6.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.5 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 218) Race/ethnicity (RACETHN)
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TOTAL % 1) White, not Hispanic   69.2 2) African-American, not Hispanic   10.9 3) Hispanic   13 4) Other, not Hispanic   6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .9 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 219) Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   53.6 2) Living with a partner   6.4 3) Divorced   9.2 4) Separated   2.2 5) Widowed   6.5 6) Never been married   21.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .5 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 220) Verbatim response to SPREL, when recorded [Most responses are from when SPREL = 11.] (SPRELZ)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 29 - 221) If MARITAL = 1-2: And what is your [IF MARITAL = 1: spouse's/IF MARITAL=2: partner's] religion, if any? Are they Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? (SPREL)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant (See Note 3 on the ARDA Summary Page for description)   42.6 2) Roman Catholic (Catholic)   25.2 3) Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS)   1.6 4) Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other orthodox church)   .2 5) Jewish (Judaism)   1.3 6) Muslim (Islam)   1.1 7) Buddhist   1.1 8) Hindu   .2 9) Atheist (do not believe in God)   1.4 10) Agnostic (not sure if there is a god)   1.6 11) Something else (VOL., see SPRELZ)   1.1 12) Nothing in particular   10.5 13) Christian (VOL.)   9.6 14) Unitarian (Universalist) (VOL.)   .3 99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.1 Missing 2794 TOTAL 1219 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Religious Preference, Spouse ]
- 222) If SPREL = 11 or 99: And is that a Christian religion, or not? (SPCHR)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   51.6 2) No   21.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   27 Missing 3959 TOTAL 54 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 223) If SPREL = 1-4 or 13, or SPCHR = 1: Would you describe your spouse as a 'born again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (SPBORN)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, would   45 2) No, would not   51 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   4.1 Missing 3005 TOTAL 1008 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 224) How many people, including yourself, live in your household? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (See Note 4: Definition of Household Members on the ARDA Summary Page for more information) (HH1)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 3.70 8.24 - 225) If HH1 is greater than 1 (not including HH1 = 99): How many of these [people living in your household] are children under the age of 18? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (See Note 4: Definition of Household Members on the ARDA Summary Page for more information) (HH2)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3120 0.98 3.43 - 226) Number of adults living in the household, computed from HH1 and HH2 (See Note 4: Definition of Household Members on the ARDA Summary Page for more information) (ADULTS)
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TOTAL % 1) One   17.7 2) Two   52.1 3) Three or more   29.4 99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .8 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 227) Last year, that is in 2008, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $10,000   7.4 2) $10,000 to under $20,000   8.6 3) $20,000 to under $30,000   10.9 4) $30,000 to under $40,000   9.8 5) $40,000 to under $50,000   8.1 6) $50,000 to under $75,000   13.1 7) $75,000 to under $100,000   10.7 8) $100,000 to under $150,000   8.7 9) $150,000 or more   5.9 10) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   16.8 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 228) Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register so far? (REGIST)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, registered   78.4 2) No, not registered   21.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 229) If REGIST = 1: Are you absolutely certain that you are registered to vote, or is there a chance that your registration has lapsed because you moved or from some other reason? (REGICERT)
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TOTAL % 1) Absolutely certain   95.7 2) Chance registration has lapsed   4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .3 Missing 596 TOTAL 3417 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 230) In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   24.6 2) Democrat   32.2 3) Independent   36.6 4) No preference (VOL.)   3.1 5) Other party (VOL.)   .3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   3.2 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 231) If PARTY = 3-5 or 9: As of today do you lean more to the Republican Party or more to the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)
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TOTAL % 1) Republican   34.6 2) Democrat   34.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   30.5 Missing 2395 TOTAL 1618 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 232) In general, would you describe your political views as... (IDEO)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   7.2 2) Conservative   31.9 3) Moderate   33.9 4) Liberal   14.7 5) Very liberal   6.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   6.1 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 233) Are you now employed full-time, part-time, or not employed? (EMPLOY)
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TOTAL % 1) Full-time   44.4 2) Part-time   14.4 3) Not employed   40.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .8 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 234) If HISPX = 2 or 9: Were you born in the United States or in another country? (USBORN1A)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, born in U.S.   94.4 2) No, some other country   5.2 4) Other U.S. Territories (includes Guam, Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands) (VOL.)   0 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 Missing 314 TOTAL 3699 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 235) If USBORN1A = 1 and HISPX = 2 or 9: Were both of your parents born in the United States, or not? [Note: Those born in Puerto Rico or other non-state U.S. territories are not considered born on the U.S. for this question.] (USBORN2)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, both parents born in the U.S.   92.9 2) No, one or both parents born in another country   6.8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .3 Missing 506 TOTAL 3507 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 236) If HISPX = 1: Now I want to ask you about you and your family's heritage. Are you Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Salvadoran or are you and your ancestors from another country? (ANCESTRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Mexican (Mexico)   55.7 2) Puerto Rican (Puerto Rico)   7.5 3) Cuban (Cuba)   3.1 4) Dominican (the Dominican Republic)   2.7 5) Salvadoran (El Salvador)   6.4 6) Other Central American (VOL.)   5 7) Other South American (VOL.)   7.3 9) Other North American (VOL.)   1.6 10) Other European (VOL.)   4.9 97) Other (VOL.)   .4 99) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.5 Missing 3699 TOTAL 314 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 237) Verbatim response to ANCESTRY, when recorded (ANCESTOS) (ANCESTRZ)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 70 - 238) If HISPX = 1: Were you born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country? (BIRTH_HISP) (BRTH_HSP)
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TOTAL % 1) Puerto Rico   3.1 2) United States   47.2 3) Another country   48.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .8 Missing 3699 TOTAL 314 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 239) If BRTH_HSP = 1, 3 or 9: How many years have you lived in the (continental) United States? ['Continental' was inserted if BRTH_HSP = 1] [Note: Those who have lived in the (continental) United States for less than one year were coded as '1', and a code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (YRS_US)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 149 19.33 16.03 - 240) If HISPX = 1 and BRTH_HSP = 2: Was your mother born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country? (MOTHER_HISP) (MTHR_HSP)
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TOTAL % 1) Puerto Rico   6.1 2) United States   61.3 3) Another country   32.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .4 Missing 3848 TOTAL 165 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 241) If HISPX = 1 and BRTH_HSP = 2: Was your father born on the island of Puerto Rico, in the United States, or in another country? (FATHER_HISP) (FTHR_HSP)
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TOTAL % 1) Puerto Rico   6 2) United States   57 3) Another country   35.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.7 Missing 3848 TOTAL 165 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 242) If HISPX = 1: Would you say you can carry on a conversation in Spanish, both understanding and speaking, very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (SPANLIT1)
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TOTAL % 1) Very well   46.8 2) Pretty well   27.5 3) Just a little   16.6 4) Not at all   8.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1 Missing 3699 TOTAL 314 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 243) IF HISPX = 1: Would you say you can read a newspaper or book in Spanish very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (SPANLIT2)
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TOTAL % 1) Very well   42 2) Pretty well   25.1 3) Just a little   19.1 4) Not at all   11.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2 Missing 3699 TOTAL 314 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 244) If HISPX = 1: Would you say you can carry on a conversation in English, both understanding and speaking, very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (ENGLIT1)
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TOTAL % 1) Very well   54.3 2) Pretty well   12.1 3) Just a little   26.1 4) Not at all   7.2 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .3 Missing 3699 TOTAL 314 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 245) If HISPX = 1: Would you say you can read a newspaper or book in English very well, pretty well, just a little, or not at all? (ENGLIT2)
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TOTAL % 1) Very well   53.6 2) Pretty well   14.9 3) Just a little   21.5 4) Not at all   9.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .3 Missing 3699 TOTAL 314 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 246) If SAMPLE = 1: Now thinking about your telephone use... Do you have a working cell phone? (L1) (CELL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes   71.9 2) No   27.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .5 Missing 1001 TOTAL 3012 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 247) If SAMPLE = 1, HH1 is greater than 1, and CELL = 2 or 9: Does anyone in your household have a working cell phone? (L1A) (HHCELL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, someone in household has cell phone   30.6 2) No   67.9 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.5 Missing 3607 TOTAL 406 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 248) If SAMPLE = 1, CELL = 1, and HH1 = 1: Of all the telephone calls that you receive, do you get... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (L2) (DUAL1)
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TOTAL % 1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone   19.7 2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone   29.9 3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone   49.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.1 Missing 3589 TOTAL 424 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 249) If SAMPLE = 1, HH is greater than 1, and (CELL or HHCELL = 1): Now thinking about all the people in your household, including yourself, of all the telephone calls that your household receives, are... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (L3) (DUAL2)
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TOTAL % 1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone   20.4 2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone   49.6 3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone   28.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   1.4 Missing 1938 TOTAL 2075 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 250) If SAMPLE = 2: Now thinking about your telephone use... Is there at least one telephone inside your home that is currently working and is not a cell phone? (C1) (NOTCELL)
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TOTAL % 1) Yes, there is a home telephone   41.3 2) No home telephone   58.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .3 Missing 3012 TOTAL 1001 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 251) If SAMPLE = 2, HH1 = 1, and NOTCELL = 1: Of all the telephone that you receive, do you get... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (C2) (DUAL3)
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TOTAL % 1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone   42.8 2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone   33.2 3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone   24 Missing 3934 TOTAL 79 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 252) If SAMPLE = 2, HH1 is greater than 1, and NOTCELL = 1: Now thinking about all the people in your household, including yourself, of all the telephone calls that your household receives, are... [Choices 1 and 3 are reversed for random respondents, Choice 2 is always read second] (C3) (DUAL4)
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TOTAL % 1) All or almost all calls on a cell phone   37.4 2) Some on a cell phone and some on a regular home phone   46 3) All or almost all calls on a regular home phone   15.6 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   .9 Missing 3441 TOTAL 572 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 253) If SAMPLE = 2: We'd like to send you $5 for your time. Can I please have your full name and a mailing address where we can send you the money? (MONEY)
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TOTAL % 1) Respondent wants the money   70.9 9) Respondent does not want the money (VOL.)   29.1 Missing 3012 TOTAL 1001 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 254) Household phone use (PHONEUSE)
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TOTAL % 1) Landline only   13.7 2) Dual, uses cell phone sometimes   49.7 3) Dual/mostly uses cell phone   15.8 4) Cell phone only   20.2 5) Landline, doesn't know if R has a cell phone   .4 6) Cell phone, doesn't know if R has a landline   .1 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 255) Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President? (If respondent said that it depends, question was asked again and prefaced with the word 'Overall') (Combination of OBAMAP_A and OBAMAP_B) (OBAMAP)
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TOTAL % 1) Approve   51.3 2) Disapprove   37.4 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   11.3 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 256) All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today? (Combination of COUNTR_A and COUNTR_B) (COUNTRY)
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TOTAL % 1) Satisfied   28.2 2) Dissatisfied   64.5 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   7.2 Missing 2003 TOTAL 2010 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 257) Do you think abortion should be... [Choices were read in reverse order for random half of the sample] (Combination of ABORTN_A and ABORTN_B) (ABORTN)
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TOTAL % 1) Legal in all cases   16.3 2) Legal in most cases   30.6 3) Illegal in most cases   27.4 4) Illegal in all cases   17.3 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   8.4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Abortion, Attitude about ]
- 258) Is your overall opinion of the Republican Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Combination of GOP_A and GOP_B) (GOP)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   6.5 2) Mostly favorable   33.7 3) Mostly unfavorable   31.5 4) Very unfavorable   18.2 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .2 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   5.6 9) Refused (VOL.)   4.3 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 259) Is your overall opinion of the Democratic Party very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? (Combination of DEMS_A and DEMS_B) (DEMS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very favorable   11.5 2) Mostly favorable   37 3) Mostly unfavorable   24.1 4) Very unfavorable   17.2 5) Never heard of (VOL.)   .1 8) Can't rate (VOL.)   6.2 9) Refused (VOL.)   3.8 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 260) Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing churches and other houses of worship to apply, along with other organizations, for government funding to provide social services such as job training or drug treatment counseling to people who need them? (Combination of GVFUND_A and GVFUND_B) (GVFUND)
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TOTAL % 1) Strongly favor   25.5 2) Favor   43.8 3) Oppose   15.7 4) Strongly oppose   9.7 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   5.3 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 261) People practice their religion in different ways. Outside of attending religious services, do you pray several times a day, once a day, a few times a week, once a week, a few times a month, seldom, or never? (Combination of PRAY_A and PRAY_B) (PRAY)
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TOTAL % 1) Several times a day   36.2 2) Once a day   19.4 3) A few times a week   13.7 4) Once a week   3.6 5) A few times a month   5.9 6) Seldom   10.8 7) Never   8 9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.)   2.4 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank | View more questions about Prayer, Frequency of ]
- 262) Weight for landline sample (LLWEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3012 10.97 7.99 - 263) Weight for landline plus cell phone sample (COWEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 3859 7.66 4.68 - 264) Total sample weight with size of household adjustment (WEIGHT)
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N Mean Std.Deviation TOTAL 4013 4.4 3.253 - 265) What is your age? [Note: A code of '99' represents that a respondent refused to answer or did not know the answer to this question.] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
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TOTAL % 1) 18 to 24   13.3 2) 25 to 34   16.8 3) 35 to 44   18.2 4) 45 to 54   19.6 5) 55 to 64   15 6) 65 or older   17.1 Missing 62 TOTAL 3951 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 266) Last year, that is in 2008, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than $20,000   19.2 2) $20,000 to under $30,000   13.1 3) $30,000 to under $50,000   21.5 4) $50,000 to under $75,000   15.8 5) $75,000 to under $100,000   12.9 6) $100,000 or more   17.5 Missing 733 TOTAL 3280 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 267) Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-MARITAL)
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TOTAL % 1) Married   53.8 2) Living with a partner   6.5 3) Divorced or separated   11.4 5) Widowed   6.5 6) Never been married   21.8 Missing 24 TOTAL 3989 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 268) What is your present religion, if any? Are you Protestant, Roman Catholic, Mormon, Orthodox such as Greek or Russian Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic, something else, or nothing in particular? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
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TOTAL % 1) Protestant   40.9 2) Roman Catholic   23 3) Other Christian (Mormon, Orthodox, Unitarian, self-identified as Christian)   14 5) Other religion   4.9 6) Atheist, agnostic, nothing in particular   17.2 Missing 59 TOTAL 3954 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 269) What is the last grade or class that you completed in school? [Answer choices were not read] (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
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TOTAL % 1) Less than a high school diploma   13.6 2) High school graduate   31.4 3) Some college, no four-year degree   27.4 4) Four-year college degree   16.2 5) Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college   11.5 Missing 23 TOTAL 3990 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 270) Sex of respondent (for use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
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TOTAL % 1) Male   48.4 2) Female   51.6 TOTAL 4013 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
- 271) In general, would you describe your political views as... (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-POLITICS)
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TOTAL % 1) Very conservative   7.6 2) Conservative   34 3) Moderate   36.1 4) Liberal   15.7 5) Very liberal   6.6 Missing 212 TOTAL 3801 100.0 - [ Analyze results | Add to Question Bank | View Question Bank ]
Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
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