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PRRI-AAR Religion, Values and Climate Change Survey, November 2014 - Codebook

All Frequencies weighted by 88) WEIGHT;
(The number of missing cases reported in the codebook are unweighted)

1) Case_ID (CASEID)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,02235,027,664.7919,425,289.18
2) How much do you enjoy keeping up with the news and current events? [READ IN ORDER] (Q1)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot136045.0
2) Some92230.5
3) Not too much47815.8
4) Not at all2357.8
9) Don't know/Refused270.9
Total3022100.0
3) And when it comes to the news, what topic would you say you are MOST interested in? [READ; RANDOMIZE] (Q2)
 TOTAL%
0) None/Not interested in news1043.4
1) Science and technology34411.4
2) Politics and government89329.5
3) International affairs50516.7
4) Religion1575.2
5) Business1715.7
6) Sports42614.1
7) Arts, entertainment and fashion2428.0
8) Weather200.6
9) Current events/current news140.5
10) Local news291.0
11) A variety of topics/multiple topics/can't choose just one topic561.8
97) Other [SPECIFY]210.7
99) Don't know/Refused411.4
Total3023100.0
4) How much attention do you pay to news reports about developments in science? [READ IN ORDER] (Q3)
 TOTAL%
1) A lot76125.2
2) Some129842.9
3) Not too much62920.8
4) Not at all33010.9
9) Don't know/Refused50.2
Total3023100.0
5) Where do you get most of your information about science and technology? [READ; RANDOMIZE] (Q4)
 TOTAL%
1) Television programs95131.5
2) Newspapers2448.1
3) Magazines1806.0
4) The Internet133144.0
5) Friends and family members1976.5
6) Radio180.6
7) Books/journals60.2
8) Academic sources100.3
9) A variety of different sources/multiple sources401.3
90) Don't follow news about science/technology50.2
97) Other [SPECIFY]90.3
99) Don't know/Refused311.0
Total3022100.0
6) Form (FORM)
 TOTAL%
1) FORM1153550.8
2) FORM2148749.2
Total3022100.0
7) ASK FORM 1 ONLY [N=1,513]: Now, as I read a list of issues, please tell me which you consider to be the MOST important issue facing the United States today? [READ AND RANDOMIZE] (Q5)
 TOTAL%
1) The budget deficit19812.9
2) Lack of jobs33722.0
3) Immigration reform15910.4
4) The increasing gap between rich and poor27818.1
5) Rising cost of education1318.5
6) Health care25816.8
7) Climate change815.3
8) Other523.4
9) Don't know/Refused412.7
Missing1509
Total1535100.0
8) ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: What do you think is the MOST important environmental problem the current administration should focus on? (Q6)
 TOTAL%
1) Climate change37525.2
2) Air, water, and soil pollution42628.7
3) Shrinking of wilderness areas and animal habitat16210.9
4) Endangered species604.0
5) Water shortages and drought33622.6
9) Don't know/Refused1288.6
Missing1513
Total1487100.0
9) ASK ALL: On a different topic... From what you've read and heard, do you believe there is solid evidence that the average temperature on earth has been getting warmer over the past few decades, or not? (Q7)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes207568.7
2) No80026.5
3) Mixed/some evidence481.6
9) Don't know/Refused993.3
Total3022100.0
10) IF 'YES or MIXED' (Q7=1,3) ASK [N=2,049]: Which statement comes closest to your view about the causes of climate change? [READ AND ROTATE] (Q8)
 TOTAL%
1) Climate change is caused mostly by human activity such as burning fossil fuels137965.0
2) Climate change is caused mostly by natural patterns in the earth's environment61929.1
9) Don't know/Refused1255.9
Missing973
Total2123100.0
11) IF 'DO NOT BELIEVE EARTH IS WARMING' (Q7=2) ASK [N=862]: In just a few words, what is the main reason you believe that the average temperature of earth has NOT been getting warmer? [OPEN END] (Q9)
12) ASK ALL: From what you've heard or read, do scientists generally agree that the earth is getting warmer because of human activity, are scientists divided, or do scientists generally disagree that the earth is getting warmer because of human activity? (Q10)
 TOTAL%
1) Agree human activity144647.9
2) Divided86028.5
3) Disagree human activity50916.9
9) Don't know/Refused2076.8
Total3022100.0
13) Would you say that climate change is best described as a crisis, a major problem but not a crisis, a minor problem, or is it not a problem at all? (Q12)
 TOTAL%
1) Crisis69623.0
2) Major problem109636.3
3) Minor problem68022.5
4) Not a problem at all49716.4
5) Not happening20.1
9) Don't know/Refused511.7
Total3022100.0
14) Thinking about some of the environmental problems facing the U.S. and the world today, do you believe that climate change is a major factor, a minor factor or not a factor responsible for causing... ASK FORM 1 ONLY [N=1,513]: a. More extreme storms and hurricanes? (Q13A)
 TOTAL%
1) Major factor83854.6
2) Minor factor38325.0
3) Not a factor23915.6
4) Do not believe it is happening130.8
9) Don't know/Refused624.0
Missing1509
Total1535100.0
15) Thinking about some of the environmental problems facing the U.S. and the world today, do you believe that climate change is a major factor, a minor factor or not a factor responsible for causing... ASK FORM 1 ONLY [N=1,513]: b. Erosion of coastlines and beaches? (Q13B)
 TOTAL%
1) Major factor73748.0
2) Minor Factor46630.4
3) Not a factor25216.4
4) Do not believe it is happening110.7
9) Don't know/Refused694.5
Missing1509
Total1535100.0
16) Thinking about some of the environmental problems facing the U.S. and the world today, do you believe that climate change is a major factor, a minor factor or not a factor responsible for causing... ASK FORM 1 ONLY [N=1,513]: c. Water shortages and major droughts? (Q13C)
 TOTAL%
1) Major factor88157.4
2) Minor factor38325.0
3) Not a factor21313.9
4) Do not believe it is happening50.3
9) Don't know/Refused533.4
Missing1509
Total1535100.0
17) Thinking about some of the environmental problems facing the U.S. and the world today, do you believe that climate change is a major factor, a minor factor or not a factor responsible for causing... ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: d. Conflicts and wars over scarce resources? (Q13D)
 TOTAL%
1) Major factor59440.0
2) Minor factor47832.1
3) Not a factor33122.3
4) Do not believe it is happening70.5
9) Don't know/Refused775.2
Missing1513
Total1487100.0
18) Thinking about some of the environmental problems facing the U.S. and the world today, do you believe that climate change is a major factor, a minor factor or not a factor responsible for causing... ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: Food shortages and rising food prices (Q13E)
 TOTAL%
1) Major factor77452.1
2) Minor factor40127.0
3) Not a factor25717.3
4) Do not believe it is happening110.7
9) Don't know/Refused442.9
Missing1513
Total1487100.0
19) Thinking about some of the environmental problems facing the U.S. and the world today, do you believe that climate change is a major factor, a minor factor or not a factor responsible for causing... ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: f. More intense wild fires? (Q13F)
 TOTAL%
1) Major factor75550.7
2) Minor factor40527.2
3) Not a factor26417.7
4) Do not believe it is happening120.8
9) Don't know/Refused523.5
Missing1513
Total1488100.0
20) To reduce the effects of climate change will we have to make major sacrifices or can technology solve the problem without requiring major sacrifices? (Q14)
 TOTAL%
1) Have to make major sacrifices167755.5
2) Technology can solve95731.7
9) Don't know/Refused38812.8
Total3022100.0
21) Do you think the solution to the climate change problem will primarily come from...? [READ; RANDOMIZE] (Q15)
 TOTAL%
1) Private businesses and the free market124741.3
2) Government policies125941.7
3) Both equally2227.3
4) Neither1655.5
9) Don't know/Refused1294.3
Total3022100.0
22) How much harm, if at all, do you think global warming will cause the following people? First... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE] Would you say it will cause [INSERT] a great deal of harm, a moderate amount, only a little or none at all? a. You personally? (Q16A)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal73224.2
2) A moderate amount89429.6
3) Only a little68422.6
4) None at all65721.7
9) Don't know/Refused551.8
Total3022100.0
23) How much harm, if at all, do you think global warming will cause the following people? Next... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE] Would you say it will cause [INSERT] a great deal of harm, a moderate amount, only a little or none at all? b. People in the United States (Q16B)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal98832.7
2) A moderate amount105434.9
3) Only a little55318.3
4) None at all36512.1
9) Don't know/Refused622.1
Total3022100.0
24) How much harm, if at all, do you think global warming will cause the following people? Finally... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE] Would you say it will cause [INSERT] a great deal of harm, a moderate amount, only a little or none at all? c. People in poorer developing countries (Q16C)
 TOTAL%
1) A great deal163254.0
2) A moderate amount61020.2
3) Only a little31110.3
4) None at all35511.7
9) Don't know/Refused1133.8
Total3021100.0
25) ASK ALL: Now a few different questions... 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? INTERVIEWER: IF R VOLUNTEERS 'nothing in particular, none, no religion, etc.' BEFORE REACHING END OF LIST, PROMPT WITH: And would you say that's atheist, agnostic, or just nothing in particular?] (RELIG)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant (Baptist, Methodist, non-denominational, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Episcopalian, Reformed, Church of Christ, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc.)106835.3
2) Roman Catholic (Catholic)58619.4
3) Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/LDS)652.2
4) Orthodox (Greek, Russian, or some other Orthodox church)130.4
5) Jewish (Judaism)461.5
6) Muslim (Islam)270.9
7) Buddhist180.6
8) Hindu190.6
9) Atheist (do not believe in God)1023.4
10) Agnostic (not sure if there is a God)1214.0
11) Something else [SPECIFY]351.1
12) Nothing in particular47815.8
13) Christian36612.1
14) Unitarian (Universalist)30.1
99) Don't know/Refused772.6
Total3024100.0
26) What is your present religion, if any? (Text) (RELIGTXT)
27) IF ATHEIST, AGNOSTIC, NOTHING IN PARTICULAR OR DK (RELIG=9,10,12,99), ASK (N=731): Do you consider yourself to be Jewish for any reason? (JEWID)
 TOTAL%
0) Question not asked due to Race backcoding192.3
1) Yes263.1
2) No75289.7
3) Half or part20.2
9) Don't know/Refused394.7
Missing2271
Total838100.0
28) IF SOMETHING ELSE OR DK/REF (RELIG = 11, 99) ASK (N=189): Do you think of yourself as a Christian or not? IF R NAMED A NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN PREVIOUS QUESTION (e.g. Native American, Wiccan, Pagan, etc.), DO NOT READ (ENTER 'NO' CODE 2) (CHR)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes7239.5
2) No6736.5
9) Don't know/Refused4323.4
Missing2833
Total182100.0
29) IF CHRISTIAN (RELIG=1-4, 13 OR CHR=1), ASK (N=2,136): Would you describe yourself as a 'born-again' or evangelical Christian, or not? (BORN)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes103949.6
2) No95645.6
9) Don't know/Refused1024.9
Missing886
Total2097100.0
30) ASK ALL: 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)
 TOTAL%
1) More than once a week42714.1
2) Once a week69122.9
3) Once or twice a month34611.4
4) A few times a year55718.4
5) Seldom51116.9
6) Never43714.5
9) Don't know/Refused521.7
Total3021100.0
31) Which of the following comes closest to how you think about the place of religion in your life? [READ IN ORDER] (Q17)
 TOTAL%
1) Religion is the most important thing in my life90730.0
2) Religion is one among many important things in my life117138.8
3) Religion is not as important as other things in my life39913.2
4) Religion is not important in my life46015.2
9) Don't know/Refused852.8
Total3022100.0
32) Which comes closest to your view? [READ IN ORDER] [HOLY BOOK: If Christian or no religion (RELIG=1-4, 9, 10, 12, 13 OR CHR=1), insert 'the Bible'; If Jewish (RELIG=5), insert 'the Torah'; If Muslim (RELIG=6), insert, 'the Koran'; If other non-Christian affiliations (RELIG=7,8,14 OR (RELIG=11 AND CHR=2,9)), insert 'the Holy Scripture'; IF DK/REF IN RELIGION (RELIG=99 AND CHR=2,9), insert 'the Bible'] (Q18)
 TOTAL%
1) [Holy book] is the word of God189962.9
2) [Holy book] is a book written by men and is not the word of God87028.8
3) Other1033.4
9) Don't know/Refused1504.9
Total3022100.0
33) IF BELIEVE HOLY BOOK IS WORD OF GOD (Q.18=1), ASK: And would you say that...? [READ IN ORDER] (Q19)
 TOTAL%
1) [Holy book] is to be taken literally, word for word106255.9
2) Not everything in [Holy book] should be taken literally, word for word74939.4
3) Other422.2
9) Don't know/Refused472.5
Missing1156
Total1900100.0
34) Which statement comes closest to your view of God: God is a person with whom people can have a relationship, God is an impersonal force, or I do not believe in God? (Q20)
 TOTAL%
1) God is a person171156.6
2) God is an impersonal force85028.1
3) I do not believe in God2418.0
4) Both/Neither/Other1133.7
9) Don't know/Refused1083.6
Total3023100.0
35) You may experience the following in your daily life, if so how often do you [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]? Would you say every day, most days, once in a while, seldom or never? a. Experience a connection to all of life? (Q21A)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day133544.2
2) Most days78826.1
3) Once in a while51717.1
4) Seldom2086.9
5) Never913.0
9) Don't know/Refused822.7
Total3021100.0
36) You may experience the following in your daily life, if so how often do you [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]? Would you say every day, most days, once in a while, seldom or never? b. Feel deep inner peace or harmony? (Q21B)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day90229.8
2) Most days116838.7
3) Once in a while61620.4
4) Seldom2227.3
5) Never882.9
9) Don't know/Refused260.9
Total3022100.0
37) You may experience the following in your daily life, if so how often do you [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]? Would you say every day, most days, once in a while, seldom or never? c. Feel a deep sense of wonder about the universe? (Q21C)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day92230.5
2) Most days68222.5
3) Once in a while92430.6
4) Seldom2839.4
5) Never1775.9
9) Don't know/Refused351.2
Total3023100.0
38) You may experience the following in your daily life, if so how often do you [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]? Would you say every day, most days, once in a while, seldom or never? d. Feel a deep connection with nature and the earth? (Q21D)
 TOTAL%
1) Every day114037.7
2) Most days79226.2
3) Once in a while72123.9
4) Seldom2117.0
5) Never1193.9
9) Don't know/Refused391.3
Total3022100.0
39) IF ATTEND AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH (ATTEND<5), ASK [N=2,091]: Thinking about the place you attend religious services most often ... How often, if at all, does your clergy leader speak about the issue of climate change? [READ IN ORDER] (Q22)
 TOTAL%
1) Often21710.7
2) Sometimes50625.0
3) Rarely59229.3
4) Never65832.6
9) Don't know/Refused492.4
Missing931
Total2022100.0
40) And to the best of your knowledge, has your congregation or place of worship ever sponsored any events, educational programs, or group discussions on climate change? (Q23)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes47123.3
2) No139769.1
9) Don't know/Refused1537.6
Missing931
Total2021100.0
41) ASK ALL: Now as I read some statements please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each one. The first statement is [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. a. God would not allow humans to destroy the earth. (Q24A)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree57619.1
2) Mostly agree60219.9
3) Mostly disagree65821.8
4) Completely disagree92230.5
5) Do not believe in God561.8
9) Don't know/Refused2086.9
Total3022100.0
42) ASK ALL: Now as I read some statements please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each one. Next... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. b. Evolution is the best explanation for the origins of human life on earth. (Q24B)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree72624.0
2) Mostly agree88729.3
3) Mostly disagree42814.1
4) Completely disagree82827.4
9) Don't know/Refused1545.1
Total3023100.0
43) ASK ALL: Now as I read some statements please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each one. Next... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. c. The U.S. government needs to do more to address the issue of climate change. (Q24C)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree101833.7
2) Mostly agree105935.0
3) Mostly disagree44414.7
4) Completely disagree43514.4
9) Don't know/Refused662.2
Total3022100.0
44) ASK ALL: Now as I read some statements please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each one. Next... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. d. The severity of recent natural disasters is evidence of global climate change. (Q24D)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree37424.3
2) Mostly agree58838.3
3) Mostly disagree30920.1
4) Completely disagree20413.3
9) Don't know/Refused614.0
Missing1509
Total1536100.0
45) ASK ALL: Now as I read some statements please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each one. Next... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. e. The issue of climate change is getting more attention than it deserves. (Q24E)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree27918.1
2) Mostly agree38525.1
3) Mostly disagree46029.9
4) Completely disagree37624.5
9) Don't know/Refused362.3
Missing1509
Total1536100.0
46) ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]; Now as I read some statements please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each one. Next... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. f. The severity of recent natural disasters is evidence that we are in what the Bible calls 'the end times.' (Q24F)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree34523.2
2) Mostly agree38325.7
3) Mostly disagree26818.0
4) Completely disagree42728.7
9) Don't know/Refused654.4
Missing1513
Total1488100.0
47) ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]; Now as I read some statements please tell me if you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree with each one. Next... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. g. The issue of global warming is getting more attention than it deserves. (Q24G)
 TOTAL%
1) Completely agree31020.8
2) Mostly agree41627.9
3) Mostly disagree40227.0
4) Completely disagree33622.6
9) Don't know/Refused241.6
Missing1513
Total1488100.0
48) ASK FORM 1 ONLY [N=1,513]: In general, do you think scientists are mostly respectful of religion and religious people or are they mostly disrespectful? (Q25)
 TOTAL%
1) Respectful77050.2
2) Disrespectful55336.1
3) Neither956.2
9) Don't know/Refused1167.6
Missing1509
Total1534100.0
49) ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: In general, do you think religious people are mostly trusting of science and scientists or are they mostly distrustful? (Q26)
 TOTAL%
1) Trusting50734.1
2) Distrustful79753.6
3) Neither543.7
9) Don't know/Refused1298.7
Missing1513
Total1487100.0
50) ASK ALL: In your opinion, generally do you think...? [READ RANDOMIZE] (Q27)
 TOTAL%
1) Science and religion are often in conflict163754.2
2) Science and religion are mostly compatible122140.4
9) Don't know/Refused1645.4
Total3022100.0
51) Now thinking about your own religious beliefs, does science sometimes conflict with your own religious beliefs or doesn't it? (Q28)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, science conflicts with your own beliefs113737.6
2) No, science does not conflict with your own beliefs178158.9
9) Don't know/Refused1043.4
Total3022100.0
52) Now I am going to read you some pairs of statements. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right. [READ; ROTATE OPTIONS] (Q29A)
 TOTAL%
1) God gave human beings the right to use animals, plants, and all the resources of the planet for human benefit105634.9
2) God gave human beings the task of living responsibly with the animals, plants, and the resources of the planet, which are not just for human benefit170856.5
3) Both772.6
4) Neither913.0
9) Don't know/Refused903.0
Total3022100.0
53) Now I am going to read you some pairs of statements. As I read each pair, tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views, even if neither is exactly right. [READ; ROTATE OPTIONS] (Q29B)
 TOTAL%
1) Given our current economic problems, we cannot afford to deal with climate change right now.89829.7
2) Dealing with climate change now will help avoid more serious economic problems in the future191463.3
3) Both230.8
4) Neither1063.5
9) Don't know/Refused812.7
Total3022100.0
54) Now, I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? What about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose? a. Building the Keystone XL pipeline that would transport oil from Canada's oil sands region through the Midwest to refineries in Texas (Q30A)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor31720.6
2) Favor47130.6
3) Oppose35823.3
4) Strongly oppose22214.4
9) Don't know/Refused16810.9
Missing1509
Total1536100.0
55) Now, I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? What about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose? b. Increasing federal funding for research on renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydrogen, even if it raises taxes (Q30B)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor42527.7
2) Favor55035.9
3) Oppose29919.5
4) Strongly oppose21714.2
9) Don't know/Refused432.8
Missing1509
Total1534100.0
56) Now, I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? What about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose? c. Stricter limits on the amount of carbon dioxide that power plants and other industrial facilities can release, even if it raises the prices of goods and services? (Q30C)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor35423.1
2) Favor52834.4
3) Oppose35723.2
4) Strongly oppose22814.9
9) Don't know/Refused684.4
Missing1509
Total1535100.0
57) ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: Now, I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? What about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose? d. Requiring companies that produce fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas to pay a tax, even if it raises the cost of electricity? (Q30D)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor25116.9
2) Favor45030.2
3) Oppose43028.9
4) Strongly oppose28719.3
9) Don't know/Refused704.7
Missing1513
Total1488100.0
58) ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: Now, I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? What about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose? e. Stricter limits on the amount of carbon dioxide that vehicles produce, even if it raises the price of cars? (Q30E)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor36924.8
2) Favor57338.5
3) Oppose27518.5
4) Strongly oppose20914.1
9) Don't know/Refused624.2
Missing1513
Total1488100.0
59) ASK FORM 2 ONLY [N=1,509]: Now, I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose [INSERT FIRST ITEM; RANDOMIZE]? What about [INSERT NEXT ITEM]? REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose? f. Increased use of fracking, a drilling method that uses high-pressure water and chemicals to extract oil and natural gas from underground rock formations? (Q30F)
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly favor19112.8
2) Favor42028.2
3) Oppose45530.6
4) Strongly oppose30220.3
9) Don't know/Refused1208.0
Missing1513
Total1488100.0
60) Now, I'm going to read a list of things that some people say are important reasons for protecting the environment. Please tell me whether you think each value is extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment. The first value is... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Is this value extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment? a. Preventing human suffering and harm (Q31A)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important142847.2
2) Very Important114437.8
3) Somewhat important31110.3
4) Not too important491.6
5) Not at all important501.6
9) Don't know/Refused421.4
Total3024100.0
61) Now, I'm going to read a list of things that some people say are important reasons for protecting the environment. Please tell me whether you think each value is extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment. The next value is... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Is this value extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment? b. Living up to our responsibility to protect other species (Q31B)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important111336.8
2) Very Important114137.7
3) Somewhat important59219.6
4) Not too important973.2
5) Not at all important461.5
9) Don't know/Refused341.1
Total3023100.0
62) Now, I'm going to read a list of things that some people say are important reasons for protecting the environment. Please tell me whether you think each value is extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment. The next value is... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Is this value extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment? c. Respecting and taking care of the earth (Q31C)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important145948.3
2) Very Important119639.6
3) Somewhat important3019.9
4) Not too important250.8
5) Not at all important260.9
9) Don't know/Refused160.5
Total3023100.0
63) Now, I'm going to read a list of things that some people say are important reasons for protecting the environment. Please tell me whether you think each value is extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment. The next value is... [INSERT; RANDOMIZE]. REPEAT AS NECESSARY: Is this value extremely important, very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important to you as a reason for protecting the environment? d. Living up to our responsibility to protect future generations (Q31D)
 TOTAL%
1) Extremely important152750.5
2) Very Important114738.0
3) Somewhat important2588.5
4) Not too important381.2
5) Not at all important250.8
9) Don't know/Refused270.9
Total3022100.0
64) Gender of the respondent (SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male150049.6
2) Female152250.4
Total3022100.0
65) What is your age? (AGE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,02248.2119.91
66) Are you between 18 and 29, 30 and 44, 45 and 64, or are you over 64? (AGEA)
 TOTAL%
1) Between 18 and 2944.7
2) Between 30 and 4466.7
3) Between 45 and 642933.6
4) Over 641517.1
9) Don't know/Refused3136.2
Missing2913
Total85100.0
67) What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? (EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than high school (grades one to eight or no formal schooling)1183.9
2) High school incomplete (grades nine to 11 or grade 12 with NO diploma)2387.9
3) High school graduate (grade 12 with diploma or GED certificate)91630.3
4) Some college, no degree (includes some community college)46315.3
5) Two year associate degree from a college or university33411.1
6) Four year college or university degree/Bachelor's degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB)49416.3
7) Some postgraduate or professional schooling, no postgraduate degree722.4
8) Postgraduate or professional degree, including master's, doctorate, medical or law degree (e.g., MA, MS, PhD, MD, JD)35311.7
98) Don't know80.3
99) Refused260.9
Total3022100.0
68) Are you, yourself, of Hispanic origin or descent, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or some other Spanish background? (HISP)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes44314.7
2) No254984.4
9) Don't know/Refused301.0
Total3022100.0
69) What is your race? (RACE)
 TOTAL%
1) White224574.3
2) Black44414.7
3) Asian541.8
4) Mixed race993.3
5) Native American/American Indian230.8
6) Hispanic/Latino371.2
7) Some other race471.5
9) Don't know/Refused742.4
Total3023100.0
70) Were you born in the United States, on the island of Puerto Rico, or in another country? (BIRTH_HISP)
 TOTAL%
1) U.S.19844.9
2) Puerto Rico235.1
3) Another country21649.0
9) Don't know/Refused51.2
Missing2706
Total442100.0
71) Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married? (MARITAL)
 TOTAL%
1) Married140646.5
2) Living with a partner1846.1
3) Divorced32310.7
4) Separated953.2
5) Widowed2086.9
6) Never been married77325.6
9) Don't know/Refused341.1
Total3023100.0
72) Last year, that is in 2013, what was your total family income from all sources, before taxes? Just stop me when I get to the right category. (INCOME)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $30,00083227.5
2) $30,000 to under $50,00057819.1
3) $50,000 to under $75,00044214.6
4) $75,000 to under $100,00031710.5
5) $100,000 to under $150,0002588.5
6) $150,000 to under $200,000963.2
7) $200,000 or more1234.1
9) Don't know/Refused37612.4
Total3022100.0
73) Your response to this question is very important and anything you say will be completely confidential. With that in mind, could you just say whether your total family income from all sources is above or below $30,000? (INCREF)
 TOTAL%
1) Above $30,00016142.8
2) Below $30,0003910.2
9) Don't know/Refused17646.9
Missing2566
Total376100.0
74) Do you consider yourself a part of the Tea Party movement, or not? (TPARTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes2588.5
2) No256084.7
9) Don't know/Refused2046.8
Total3022100.0
75) In politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent? (PARTY)
 TOTAL%
1) Republican68322.6
2) Democrat94031.1
3) Independent111536.9
4) No preference1635.4
5) Other party160.5
9) Don't know/Refused1063.5
Total3023100.0
76) As of today do you lean more toward the Republican Party or more toward the Democratic Party? (PARTYLN)
 TOTAL%
1) Republican39628.3
2) Democrat47734.1
9) Other/Don't know/Refused52637.6
Missing1649
Total1399100.0
77) In general, would you describe your political views as...? (IDEO)
 TOTAL%
1) Very conservative2407.9
2) Conservative86628.6
3) Moderate97332.2
4) Liberal50816.8
5) Very liberal2387.9
9) Don't know/Refused1976.5
Total3022100.0
78) These days, many people are so busy they can't find time to register to vote, or move around so often they don't get a chance to re-register. Are you NOW registered to vote in your precinct or election district or haven't you been able to register? (REGIST)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, registered223573.9
2) No, not registered74524.7
9) Don't know/Refused421.4
Total3022100.0
79) Now thinking about your telephone use... Do you have a working cell phone? (L1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, have cell phone90380.6
2) No, do not19717.5
9) Don't know/Refused201.8
Missing1502
Total1120100.0
80) Does anyone else in your household have a working cell phone? (L2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, someone in household has cell phone5726.3
2) No14064.5
9) Don't know/Refused209.1
Missing2706
Total217100.0
81) 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)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes home telephone56329.6
2) No home telephone132669.7
9) Don't know/Refused140.7
Missing1520
Total1903100.0
82) How many adults, age 18 and over, currently live in your household? (HH1)
 TOTAL%
1) One75525.0
2) Two141046.7
3) Three51517.1
4) Four2066.8
5) Five581.9
6) Six or more341.1
9) Don't know/Refused431.4
Total3021100.0
83) How many people under 18 are there currently living in your household? (HH2)
 TOTAL%
0) None190363.0
1) One46715.5
2) Two36812.2
3) Three1545.1
4) Four672.2
5) Five190.6
6) Six or more40.1
9) Don't know/Refused391.3
Total3021100.0
84) State (STATE)
85) Metro Status (METRO)
 TOTAL%
1) Urban - Center City (Metro)46015.2
2) Urban - Center City County (Metro)131243.4
3) Suburban (Metro)48716.1
4) Suburban - Non-Center City (Metro)1364.5
5) Rural - Non-Metro62620.7
Missing1
Total3021100.0
86) Census Region (REGION)
 TOTAL%
1) NE52417.3
2) NC64021.2
3) S115338.1
4) W70523.3
Total3022100.0
87) Census Division (DIVISION)
 TOTAL%
1) New England1294.3
2) Mid Atlantic39413.0
3) East North Central40613.4
4) West North Central2357.8
5) South Atlantic66221.9
6) East South Central1826.0
7) West South Central30910.2
8) Mountain2267.5
9) Pacific47915.9
Total3022100.0
88) Final weights (WEIGHT)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3,0221.000.94
89) What is your age? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-AGE)
 TOTAL%
1) 18 to 2441914.3
2) 25 to 3444915.3
3) 35 to 4450717.2
4) 45 to 5451017.3
5) 55 to 6449716.9
6) 65+55718.9
Missing109
Total2939100.0
90) What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-EDUC)
 TOTAL%
1) High school graduate (grade 12 with diploma or GED certificate) or less (grades nine to 11, grade 12 with NO diploma, grades one to eight, or no formal schooling)127242.6
2) Some college, no degree (includes some community college)46315.5
3) Two year associate degree from a college or university33411.2
4) Four year college or university degree/Bachelor's degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB)49416.5
5) Some postgraduate or professional schooling, no postgraduate degree722.4
6) Postgraduate or professional degree, including master's, doctorate, medical or law degree (e.g., MA, MS, PhD, MD, JD)35311.8
Missing48
Total2988100.0
91) Last year, that is in 2013, 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)
 TOTAL%
1) Less than $30,00083231.4
2) $30,000 to under $50,00057821.8
3) $50,000 to under $75,00044216.7
4) $75,000 to under $100,00031712.0
5) $100,000 to under $150,0002589.8
6) $150,000 or more2208.3
Missing456
Total2647100.0
92) 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)
 TOTAL%
1) Married140647.0
2) Living with a partner1846.1
3) Divorced/Separated41814.0
4) Widowed2086.9
5) Never been married77325.9
Missing56
Total2989100.0
93) What is your present religion, if any? (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-RELIGION)
 TOTAL%
1) Protestant (Baptist, Methodist, non-denominational, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Episcopalian, Reformed, Church of Christ, Jehovah's Witnesses, other Christian, etc.)143448.7
2) Roman Catholic (Catholic)58619.9
3) Other (Mormon, Orthodox, Muslim, Buddhist, Hinduism, Unitarian, something else)1796.1
4) Jewish (Judaism)461.6
5) Atheist/Agnostic/Nothing in particular70023.8
Missing75
Total2945100.0
94) Gender of the respondent (For use with online analysis) (I-SEX)
 TOTAL%
1) Male150049.6
2) Female152250.4
Total3022100.0

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