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Middletown Area Study, 1993
Data Archive > U.S. Surveys > General Population > Local/Regional > Middletown Data > Codebook
- 1) Identification Number: (ID)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 500 | 250.5 | 144 |
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- 2) Sex of respondent: (SEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Male | 227 | 45.4 |
| 2) Female | 273 | 54.6 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 3) Are you currently married, widowed, separated, divorced, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Married | 310 | 62.1 |
| 2) Widowed | 48 | 9.6 |
| 3) Separated | 4 | 0.8 |
| 4) Divorced | 39 | 7.8 |
| 5) Never been married | 98 | 19.6 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 4) What is the last grade you completed in school? (EDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 4) Elementary--4 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 6) Elementary--6 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 7) Elementary--7 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 8) Elementary--8 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 9) High school--9 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 10) High school--10 | 20 | 4.0 |
| 11) High school--11 | 22 | 4.4 |
| 12) High school graduate | 189 | 38.0 |
| 13) College--freshman | 32 | 6.4 |
| 14) College--sophomore | 55 | 11.0 |
| 15) College--junior | 36 | 7.2 |
| 16) College graduate | 57 | 11.4 |
| 17) College--graduate or professional | 54 | 10.8 |
| 18) Trade school | 15 | 3.0 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 5) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY MARRIED: What is the last grade your (husband/wife) completed in school? (SPEDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 6) Elementary--6 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 7) Elementary--7 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 8) Elementary--8 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 9) High school--9 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 10) High school--10 | 13 | 2.6 |
| 11) High school--11 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 12) High school graduate | 134 | 27.1 |
| 13) College--freshman | 15 | 3.0 |
| 14) College--sophomore | 32 | 6.5 |
| 15) College--junior | 10 | 2.0 |
| 16) College graduate | 42 | 8.5 |
| 17) College--graduate or professional | 27 | 5.5 |
| 18) Trade school | 14 | 2.8 |
| 19) Not applicable (not married) | 183 | 37.0 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 495 | 100.0 |
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- 6) How many children do you have? (DEPEND)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) 0 kids | 124 | 24.9 |
| 1) 1 kid | 70 | 14.1 |
| 2) 2 kids | 140 | 28.1 |
| 3) 3 kids | 83 | 16.7 |
| 4) 4 kids | 43 | 8.6 |
| 5) 5 kids | 23 | 4.6 |
| 6) 6 kids | 10 | 2.0 |
| 7) 7 kids | 2 | 0.4 |
| 8) 8 or more kids | 3 | 0.6 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 7) Were you born in Delaware County, some other county in Indiana, or outside Indiana? (DELAWARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Delaware County | 188 | 37.6 |
| 2) Other Indiana county | 164 | 32.8 |
| 3) Outside Indiana | 148 | 29.6 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 8) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE BORN IN DELAWARE COUNTY: Were you born in Muncie? (MUNCIE2)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 166 | 33.3 |
| 2) No | 20 | 4.0 |
| 3) Not applicable | 312 | 62.7 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 9) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO WERE BORN OUTSIDE INDIANA: Where were you born? (STATE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Alabama | 2 | 0.4 |
| 3) Arizona | 1 | 0.2 |
| 4) Arkansas | 1 | 0.2 |
| 5) California | 5 | 1.0 |
| 6) Colorado | 2 | 0.4 |
| 9) Florida | 3 | 0.6 |
| 10) Georgia | 1 | 0.2 |
| 13) Illinois | 14 | 2.8 |
| 15) Iowa | 3 | 0.6 |
| 16) Kansas | 2 | 0.4 |
| 17) Kentucky | 27 | 5.4 |
| 18) Louisiana | 1 | 0.2 |
| 21) Massachusetts | 1 | 0.2 |
| 22) Michigan | 9 | 1.8 |
| 23) Minnesota | 1 | 0.2 |
| 24) Mississippi | 3 | 0.6 |
| 25) Missouri | 3 | 0.6 |
| 32) New York | 5 | 1.0 |
| 33) North Carolina | 2 | 0.4 |
| 35) Ohio | 19 | 3.8 |
| 36) Oklahoma | 1 | 0.2 |
| 37) Oregon | 1 | 0.2 |
| 38) Pennsylvania | 2 | 0.4 |
| 39) Rhode Island | 1 | 0.2 |
| 41) South Dakota | 2 | 0.4 |
| 42) Tennessee | 17 | 3.4 |
| 43) Texas | 3 | 0.6 |
| 46) Virginia | 4 | 0.8 |
| 47) Washington | 1 | 0.2 |
| 48) West Virginia | 4 | 0.8 |
| 49) Wisconsin | 1 | 0.2 |
| 51) Other country | 1 | 0.2 |
| 52) Not applicable | 354 | 71.2 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 10) To which racial group do you belong? (RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) White | 474 | 95.2 |
| 2) Black | 15 | 3.0 |
| 3) Other | 9 | 1.8 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 11) What is your age, please? (AGE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 496 | 45.292 | 19 |
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- 12) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE MARRIED: What is your spouse's age, please? (SPAGE)
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| N | Mean | Std.Deviation |
| TOTAL | 311 | 47.714 | 16 |
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- 13) Last week, were you working full time, part time, going to school, keeping house, or are you retired? (WORKSTAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Working full time | 204 | 40.8 |
| 2) Working part time and not in school | 48 | 9.6 |
| 3) With a job, but not at work because of temp. illness, vacation, strike, or maternity leave | 4 | 0.8 |
| 4) Unemployed, laid off, looking for work | 10 | 2.0 |
| 5) Retired | 120 | 24.0 |
| 6) In school | 61 | 12.2 |
| 7) Keeping house | 47 | 9.4 |
| 8) Other | 6 | 1.2 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 14) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED: What kind of work do you do? (GENOCC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Professional, technical | 72 | 14.5 |
| 2) Managers, administrative, sales | 45 | 9.1 |
| 3) Clerical | 40 | 8.0 |
| 4) Craftsmen | 33 | 6.6 |
| 5) Operatives, laborers | 29 | 5.8 |
| 6) Farmers, farm laborers | 4 | 0.8 |
| 7) Service workers | 32 | 6.4 |
| 8) Not applicable | 242 | 48.7 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 15) Do you work for someone, or are you self-employed? (SELFEMP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Work for someone | 211 | 42.2 |
| 2) Self-employed | 34 | 6.8 |
| 3) Not applicable | 255 | 51.0 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 16) Last year, was your total household income, from all sources, before taxes: (HHINCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) $5,000 or less | 47 | 10.3 |
| 2) Between $5,000 & $10,000 | 44 | 9.6 |
| 3) Between $10,000 & $15,000 | 50 | 11.0 |
| 4) Between $15,000 & $20,000 | 39 | 8.6 |
| 5) Between $20,000 & $25,000 | 31 | 6.8 |
| 6) Between $25,000 & $30,000 | 38 | 8.3 |
| 7) Between $30,000 & $50,000 | 92 | 20.2 |
| 8) Between $50,000 & $75,000 | 67 | 14.7 |
| 9) Between $75,000 & $100,000 | 16 | 3.5 |
| 10) $100,000 or more | 11 | 2.4 |
| 11) Don't know | 21 | 4.6 |
| Missing | 44 | |
| TOTAL | 456 | 100.0 |
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- 17) How would you rate Clinton's performance as president of the United States? Would you say he is doing: (CLINPERF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) An excellent job | 9 | 1.8 |
| 2) A good job | 92 | 18.6 |
| 3) An okay job | 222 | 44.8 |
| 4) A poor job | 90 | 18.2 |
| 5) A terrible job | 52 | 10.5 |
| 6) Don't know | 30 | 6.1 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 495 | 100.0 |
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- 18) Have you usually thought of yourself: (PARTYID)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) As a Republican | 114 | 23.1 |
| 2) As an Independent | 125 | 25.4 |
| 3) As a Democrat | 134 | 27.2 |
| 4) As a member of some other party | 1 | 0.2 |
| 5) Sometimes a Republican, sometimes a Democrat | 112 | 22.7 |
| 6) Don't know | 7 | 1.4 |
| Missing | 7 | |
| TOTAL | 493 | 100.0 |
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- 19) How would you consider your overall political views? Would you say you are: (POLVIEWS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very liberal | 12 | 2.4 |
| 2) Liberal | 96 | 19.4 |
| 3) Middle-of-the-road | 190 | 38.3 |
| 4) Conservative | 148 | 29.8 |
| 5) Very conservative | 21 | 4.2 |
| 6) Don't know | 29 | 5.8 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 20) The most important problem facing America today is for people to have more self-discipline. Do you: (SELFDISC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 109 | 21.8 |
| 2) Agree | 284 | 56.9 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 47 | 9.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 49 | 9.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 5 | 1.0 |
| 6) Don't know | 5 | 1.0 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 21) There should be a law protecting homosexuals from being dismissed from their jobs as teachers in public schools. Do you: (HOMOSEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 39 | 7.9 |
| 2) Agree | 181 | 36.8 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 87 | 17.7 |
| 4) Disagree | 120 | 24.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 47 | 9.6 |
| 6) Don't know | 18 | 3.7 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 492 | 100.0 |
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- 22) "Americans today need to take strong steps to eliminate pornography, even if it means censoring movies, television and magazines." Do you: (PORNO)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 103 | 20.7 |
| 2) Agree | 183 | 36.8 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 52 | 10.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 111 | 22.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 40 | 8.0 |
| 6) Don't know | 8 | 1.6 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 23) "A breakdown in morality is the major cause of the lawlessness we find in so many of our major cities in the United States." Do you: (LAWLESS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 107 | 21.6 |
| 2) Agree | 266 | 53.6 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 45 | 9.1 |
| 4) Disagree | 56 | 11.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6) Don't know | 13 | 2.6 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 24) Condoms should be available to teen-agers in their high schools. Do you: (CONDOMS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 62 | 12.5 |
| 2) Agree | 204 | 41.1 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 42 | 8.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 128 | 25.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 49 | 9.9 |
| 6) Don't know | 11 | 2.2 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 25) A woman should be able to get a legal abortion for any reason. Do you: (LEGABORT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 43 | 8.7 |
| 2) Agree | 177 | 35.8 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 42 | 8.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 154 | 31.1 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 73 | 14.7 |
| 6) Don't know | 6 | 1.2 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 495 | 100.0 |
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- 26) People have different opinions about what kinds of books should be in their community library. How about a book that said churches and religion were bad? Should that book be in your community library? (RELBOOK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 284 | 57.1 |
| 2) No | 193 | 38.8 |
| 3) Don't know | 20 | 4.0 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 27) How about a book favoring government ownership of all industries? Should this book be in your community library? (GVTBOOK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 307 | 61.9 |
| 2) No | 155 | 31.3 |
| 3) Don't know | 34 | 6.9 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 28) How about a book which said that blacks are biologically inferior? Should this book be in your community library? (RACEBOOK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 202 | 41.1 |
| 2) No | 264 | 53.8 |
| 3) Don't know | 25 | 5.1 |
| Missing | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 491 | 100.0 |
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- 29) How about a book which said that all people should be required to have a gun in their homes for protection? Should this book be in your community library? (GUNBOOK)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 246 | 49.9 |
| 2) No | 207 | 42.0 |
| 3) Don't know | 40 | 8.1 |
| Missing | 7 | |
| TOTAL | 493 | 100.0 |
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- 30) What is your religious preference? (RELPREF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Catholic | 58 | 11.9 |
| 2) Protestant | 219 | 44.8 |
| 3) Christian | 121 | 24.7 |
| 4) Jewish | 5 | 1.0 |
| 5) Other: like Islam, etc. | 10 | 2.0 |
| 6) None | 68 | 13.9 |
| 7) Don't know | 8 | 1.6 |
| Missing | 11 | |
| TOTAL | 489 | 100.0 |
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- 31) ASKED ONLY OF THOSE RESPONDENTS WHO ARE PROTESTANT OR CHRISTIAN: What is your affiliation or denomination? (DENOM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Methodist | 92 | 18.7 |
| 2) Methodist: Union Chapel, Center Chapel or Fountain Square | 8 | 1.6 |
| 3) Episcopal | 5 | 1.0 |
| 4) Presbyterian, not part of Presbyterian Church, USA | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5) Presbyterian, part of Presbyterian Church, USA | 10 | 2.0 |
| 6) Presbyterian, not sure if part of Presbyterian Church, USA | 6 | 1.2 |
| 7) Lutheran, not part of the Missouri Synod | 6 | 1.2 |
| 8) Lutheran, part of the Missouri Synod | 10 | 2.0 |
| 9) Lutheran, not sure if part of the Missouri Synod | 1 | 0.2 |
| 10) Baptist, not part of American Baptist Churches | 16 | 3.2 |
| 11) Baptist, part of American Baptist Churches | 39 | 7.9 |
| 12) Baptist, not sure if part of American Baptist Churches | 12 | 2.4 |
| 13) Christian, not part of the Disciples of Christ | 5 | 1.0 |
| 14) Christian, part of the Disciples of Christ | 5 | 1.0 |
| 15) Christian, not sure if part of the Disciples of Christ | 4 | 0.8 |
| 16) United Church of Christ | 7 | 1.4 |
| 17) Church of the Brethren | 3 | 0.6 |
| 18) Friends Church | 4 | 0.8 |
| 19) Unitarian-Universalist | 1 | 0.2 |
| 20) Nazarene | 15 | 3.0 |
| 21) Assembly of God | 6 | 1.2 |
| 22) Church of God | 18 | 3.7 |
| 23) Other | 34 | 6.9 |
| 24) Nondenominational | 27 | 5.5 |
| 25) Not applicable (Not Protestant/Christian) | 150 | 30.4 |
| Missing | 7 | |
| TOTAL | 493 | 100.0 |
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- 32) Last week, did you attend a church worship service? (ATCHURCH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 170 | 34.1 |
| 2) No | 328 | 65.9 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 33) Last week, did you read part of the Bible? (READBBL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 242 | 48.6 |
| 2) No | 256 | 51.4 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 34) Last week, did you engage in prayer? (PRAY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 369 | 74.2 |
| 2) No | 128 | 25.8 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 35) How often do you attend church? (ATTEND)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Never | 68 | 13.7 |
| 2) About once a year | 54 | 10.8 |
| 3) A few times a year | 96 | 19.3 |
| 4) About once a month | 45 | 9.0 |
| 5) More than once a month | 59 | 11.8 |
| 6) Once a week | 103 | 20.7 |
| 7) More than once a week | 70 | 14.1 |
| 8) Don't know | 3 | 0.6 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 36) Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (BIBLE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word. | 161 | 32.8 |
| 2) The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word. | 237 | 48.3 |
| 3) The Bible is an ancient book of stories, legends, history and moral principles. | 76 | 15.5 |
| 4) Don't know | 17 | 3.5 |
| Missing | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 491 | 100.0 |
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- 37) Whenever you have a serious problem, how frequently do you turn to the Bible for help? Do you do this: (BIBLEHLP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Always | 79 | 15.9 |
| 2) Most of the time | 92 | 18.5 |
| 3) Sometimes | 98 | 19.7 |
| 4) Rarely | 94 | 18.9 |
| 5) Never | 129 | 26.0 |
| 6) Don't know | 5 | 1.0 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 38) America is God's chosen nation. Do you: (GODCHOSE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 28 | 5.6 |
| 2) Agree | 120 | 24.2 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 45 | 9.1 |
| 4) Disagree | 259 | 52.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 35 | 7.1 |
| 6) Don't know | 9 | 1.8 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 39) Human beings have been corrupted by sin, and without God's grace, we would all be lost. Do you: (SIN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 89 | 18.0 |
| 2) Agree | 248 | 50.2 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 37 | 7.5 |
| 4) Disagree | 96 | 19.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 14 | 2.8 |
| 6) Don't know | 10 | 2.0 |
| Missing | 6 | |
| TOTAL | 494 | 100.0 |
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- 40) One purpose of religious education should be to gain a better understanding of non-Christian religions such as Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Do you: (RELEDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 35 | 7.1 |
| 2) Agree | 268 | 54.5 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 49 | 10.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 96 | 19.5 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 17 | 3.5 |
| 6) Don't know | 27 | 5.5 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 492 | 100.0 |
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- 41) A working mother can establish just as warm and secure a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work. Do you: (RELMOTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 84 | 16.8 |
| 2) Agree | 287 | 57.5 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 26 | 5.2 |
| 4) Disagree | 77 | 15.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 18 | 3.6 |
| 6) Don't know | 7 | 1.4 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 42) It is more important for a wife to help her husband's career than to have one herself. Do you: (WIFEHELP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 5 | 1.0 |
| 2) Agree | 93 | 18.8 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 38 | 7.7 |
| 4) Disagree | 276 | 55.8 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 70 | 14.1 |
| 6) Don't know | 13 | 2.6 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 495 | 100.0 |
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- 43) A preschool child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works. Do you: (CHILDSUF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 24 | 4.8 |
| 2) Agree | 178 | 35.6 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 24 | 4.8 |
| 4) Disagree | 225 | 45.0 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 39 | 7.8 |
| 6) Don't know | 10 | 2.0 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 44) It is much better for everyone involved if the man is the achiever outside the home and the woman takes care of the home and family. Do you: (WOMENAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 38 | 7.6 |
| 2) Agree | 132 | 26.5 |
| 3) Are you neutral | 32 | 6.4 |
| 4) Disagree | 230 | 46.2 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 60 | 12.0 |
| 6) Don't know | 6 | 1.2 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 45) So far as you and your family are concerned, would you say that you are pretty well satisfied with your present financial situation, more or less satisfied, or not satisfied at all? (FINSAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Pretty well satisfied | 191 | 38.4 |
| 2) More or less satisfied | 226 | 45.4 |
| 3) Not satisfied at all | 80 | 16.1 |
| 4) Don't know | 1 | 0.2 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 46) During the last few years, has your financial situation been getting better, getting worse, or has it stayed the same? (FINSIT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Getting better | 190 | 38.1 |
| 2) Getting worse | 105 | 21.0 |
| 3) Stayed the same | 203 | 40.7 |
| 4) Don't know | 1 | 0.2 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 47) Compared with American families in general, would you say your family income is far below average, below average, above average, or far above average? (FINCOMP)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Far below average | 22 | 4.5 |
| 2) Below average | 106 | 21.5 |
| 3) Average | 220 | 44.7 |
| 4) Above average | 127 | 25.8 |
| 5) Far above average | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6) Don't know | 8 | 1.6 |
| Missing | 8 | |
| TOTAL | 492 | 100.0 |
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- 48) On the average, blacks have worse jobs, income and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are mainly due to discrimination? (DISCRIM)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Yes | 168 | 33.9 |
| 2) No | 296 | 59.8 |
| 3) Don't know | 31 | 6.3 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 495 | 100.0 |
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- 49) On the average, blacks have worse jobs, income and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are because most blacks have less in-born ability to learn? (LEARN)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 39 | 7.9 |
| 2) No | 441 | 88.9 |
| 3) Don't know | 16 | 3.2 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 50) On the average, blacks have worse jobs, income and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are because most blacks don't have the chance for education that it takes to rise out of poverty? (LESSEDUC)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 219 | 44.2 |
| 2) No | 258 | 52.0 |
| 3) Don't know | 19 | 3.8 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 51) On the average, blacks have worse jobs, income and housing than white people. Do you think these differences are because most blacks just don't have the motivation or willpower to pull themselves up out of poverty? (MOTIVE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) Yes | 219 | 44.6 |
| 2) No | 233 | 47.5 |
| 3) Don't know | 39 | 7.9 |
| Missing | 9 | |
| TOTAL | 491 | 100.0 |
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- 52) Some people think that the government in Washington should do everything possible to improve the standard of living of all poor Americans. Other people think that each person should take care of themselves. Please identify which of the following statements most closely resembles your feelings on this subject. (GOVINT)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) I agree that the government should improve living standards | 152 | 30.7 |
| 2) I agree that people should take care of themselves | 206 | 41.6 |
| 3) I agree with both answers | 130 | 26.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 7 | 1.4 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 495 | 100.0 |
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- 53) Some people think that blacks have been discriminated against for so long that the government has a special obligation to help improve their living standards. Others believe that the government should not be giving special treatment to blacks. Please indicate which of the following statements most closely matches your feelings on the issue. (GOVTOBLG)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) I agree that the government is obligated to help blacks. | 95 | 19.2 |
| 2) I agree that people should take care of themselves. | 306 | 61.8 |
| 3) I agree with both answers. | 84 | 17.0 |
| 4) Don't know | 10 | 2.0 |
| Missing | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 495 | 100.0 |
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- 54) How would you describe your general satisfaction with life at the present? (LIFESAT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Poor | 17 | 3.4 |
| 2) Fair | 84 | 16.8 |
| 3) Good | 273 | 54.7 |
| 4) Excellent | 125 | 25.1 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 55) How would you rate your health today? Is it: (HEALTH)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Poor | 25 | 5.0 |
| 2) Fair | 73 | 14.6 |
| 3) Good | 256 | 51.3 |
| 4) Excellent | 144 | 28.9 |
| 5) Don't know | 1 | 0.2 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 56) How well do you think your income and assets meet your financial needs? (FINNEEDS)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Barely | 46 | 9.4 |
| 2) Not very well | 47 | 9.6 |
| 3) Adequately | 200 | 40.9 |
| 4) Well | 137 | 28.0 |
| 5) Very well | 59 | 12.1 |
| Missing | 11 | |
| TOTAL | 489 | 100.0 |
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- 57) As you know, some older people share a home with their adult children. Do you think this is generally a good idea or a bad idea? (SHARHOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) A bad idea | 191 | 38.4 |
| 2) It depends | 109 | 21.9 |
| 3) A good idea | 186 | 37.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 12 | 2.4 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 58) Generally speaking, do you feel that those who provide care for someone who can't look after themselves experience: (PROVCARE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Little or no stress | 11 | 2.2 |
| 2) Not very much stress | 12 | 2.4 |
| 3) Some stress | 184 | 36.9 |
| 4) A great deal of stress | 278 | 55.7 |
| 5) Don't know | 14 | 2.8 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 59) Women get preferential treatment for jobs in this society. Do you: (WOMPREF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 7 | 1.4 |
| 2) Agree | 74 | 14.9 |
| 3) Feel neutral | 18 | 3.6 |
| 4) Disagree | 329 | 66.3 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 55 | 11.1 |
| 6) Don't know | 13 | 2.6 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 60) Racial minorities get preferential treatment for jobs in this society. Do you: (RACEPREF)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 25 | 5.0 |
| 2) Agree | 195 | 39.2 |
| 3) Feel neutral | 30 | 6.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 206 | 41.4 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 18 | 3.6 |
| 6) Don't know | 23 | 4.6 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 61) I believe homosexual activity, even between consenting adults, is morally wrong. Do you: (HOMOADLT)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Strongly agree | 128 | 25.8 |
| 2) Agree | 187 | 37.7 |
| 3) Feel neutral | 30 | 6.0 |
| 4) Disagree | 119 | 24.0 |
| 5) Strongly disagree | 24 | 4.8 |
| 6) Don't know | 8 | 1.6 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 62) Overall, how are black and white people getting along with each other these days in our society? (GETALONG)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Very well | 6 | 1.2 |
| 2) Generally good | 80 | 16.1 |
| 3) Average | 210 | 42.3 |
| 4) Not so good | 146 | 29.4 |
| 5) Very poorly | 36 | 7.2 |
| 6) Don't know | 19 | 3.8 |
| Missing | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 497 | 100.0 |
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- 63) Say you are an employer. You have a job to fill that is important to the success of your business. The two finalists for the job are a black man and a white man who look just about equally able to do the job. What do you think you would do? (HIREMAN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Hire the black man. | 67 | 13.7 |
| 2) Get more information and hire the better qualified. | 296 | 60.7 |
| 3) Hire the white man. | 60 | 12.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 65 | 13.3 |
| Missing | 12 | |
| TOTAL | 488 | 100.0 |
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- 64) Say you are an employer. You have a job to fill that is important to the success of your business. The two finalists for the job are a white woman and a white man who look just about equally able to do the job. What do you think you would do? (HIRESEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Hire the white woman. | 93 | 19.0 |
| 2) Get more information and hire the better qualified. | 283 | 57.8 |
| 3) Hire the white man. | 70 | 14.3 |
| 4) Don't know | 44 | 9.0 |
| Missing | 10 | |
| TOTAL | 490 | 100.0 |
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- 65) Total length of interview, (in minutes): (TIME)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 0) | 2 | 0.4 |
| 7) | 2 | 0.4 |
| 8) | 4 | 0.8 |
| 9) | 10 | 2.0 |
| 10) | 121 | 24.2 |
| 11) | 37 | 7.4 |
| 12) | 55 | 11.0 |
| 13) | 51 | 10.2 |
| 14) | 29 | 5.8 |
| 15) | 107 | 21.4 |
| 16) | 11 | 2.2 |
| 17) | 12 | 2.4 |
| 18) | 10 | 2.0 |
| 19) | 2 | 0.4 |
| 20) | 18 | 3.6 |
| 21) | 5 | 1.0 |
| 22) | 3 | 0.6 |
| 23) | 5 | 1.0 |
| 24) | 1 | 0.2 |
| 25) | 7 | 1.4 |
| 28) | 2 | 0.4 |
| 29) | 1 | 0.2 |
| 30) | 4 | 0.8 |
| 31) | 1 | 0.2 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 66) I-SEX: Sex of respondent: (I-SEX)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Male | 227 | 45.4 |
| 2) Female | 273 | 54.6 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 67) I-MARITAL: Are you currently married, widowed, separated, divorced, or have you never been married? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-MARITAL)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Married | 310 | 62.1 |
| 1) Widowed | 48 | 9.6 |
| 2) Div./Sep. | 43 | 8.6 |
| 3) Nev. marr. | 98 | 19.6 |
| Missing | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 499 | 100.0 |
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- 68) I-EDUCATN: What is the last grade you completed in school? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-EDUCATN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Lt H.S. | 60 | 12.0 |
| 1) H.S. grad | 189 | 38.0 |
| 2) SomCol/Trd | 138 | 27.7 |
| 3) Coll grad | 57 | 11.4 |
| 4) Grad schl | 54 | 10.8 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 69) I-WHERBORN: Were you born in Delaware County, some other county in Indiana, or outside Indiana? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-WHERBORN)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 1) Delaware County | 188 | 37.6 |
| 2) Other Indiana county | 164 | 32.8 |
| 3) Outside Indiana | 148 | 29.6 |
| TOTAL | 500 | 100.0 |
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- 70) I-RACE: To which racial group do you belong? (for use with on-line analysis) (I-RACE)
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| TOTAL | % |
|---|
| 1) White | 474 | 95.2 |
| 2) Black | 15 | 3.0 |
| 3) Other | 9 | 1.8 |
| Missing | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 498 | 100.0 |
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- 71) I-AGE: What is your age, please? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-AGE)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) 18-29 | 125 | 25.2 |
| 1) 30-39 | 88 | 17.7 |
| 2) 40-49 | 83 | 16.7 |
| 3) 50-64 | 108 | 21.8 |
| 4) 65 & over | 92 | 18.5 |
| Missing | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 496 | 100.0 |
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- 72) I-PARTY: Have you usually thought of yourself: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-PARTY)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Republican | 114 | 23.5 |
| 1) Independnt | 125 | 25.7 |
| 2) Democrat | 134 | 27.6 |
| 3) Varies/Oth | 113 | 23.3 |
| Missing | 14 | |
| TOTAL | 486 | 100.0 |
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- 73) I-INCOME: Last year, was your total household income, from all sources, before taxes: (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCOME)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) 10K & less | 91 | 20.9 |
| 1) 10-20K | 89 | 20.5 |
| 2) 20-30K | 69 | 15.9 |
| 3) 30-50K | 92 | 21.1 |
| 4) 50K & up | 94 | 21.6 |
| Missing | 65 | |
| TOTAL | 435 | 100.0 |
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- 74) I-RELIGION: What is your religious preference? (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-RELIGION)
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| TOTAL | % |
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| 0) Catholic | 58 | 11.9 |
| 1) Protestant | 219 | 44.8 |
| 2) Christian | 121 | 24.7 |
| 3) None | 68 | 13.9 |
| 4) Other/DK | 23 | 4.7 |
| Missing | 11 | |
| TOTAL | 489 | 100.0 |
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