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Biennial Media Consumption Survey 2000 [United States]

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Title: Biennial Media Consumption Survey 2000 [United States]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00054

Author: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

Produced By: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, February 21, 2003, Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Software used in Production: NetBeans IDE

Funding Agency/Sponsor: Pew Charitable Trusts

Grant Number: 2000-001763

Distributed By: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, Social Science Reference Center, Princeton University Library, June 3, 2003

Contact Person: CPANDA, Princeton University (cpanda@princeton.edu)

Depositor: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive, Social Science Reference Center, Princeton University Library, January 22, 2003

Series
Biennial Media Consumption Survey
The Biennial Media Consumption Survey collects data on the public's use of, and attitudes toward, the Internet and traditional news outlets. The survey is conducted every other year for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press by Princeton Survey Research Associates.

Version Statement: First CPANDA Edition, CPANDA

APA Citation: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 2003. BIENNIAL MEDIA CONSUMPTION SURVEY 2000 [codebook file]. CPANDA ed. Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive [producer and distributor].

Holdings Information: Marked-up codebook for Biennial Media Consumption Survey 2000 http://www.cpanda.org

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Study Description-- Citation - Data Collection

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Title: Biennial Media Consumption Survey 2000 [United States]

CPANDA Identification Number: a00054

Author: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

Produced By: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, June 11, 2000, Washington, DC: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

Funding Agency/Sponsor: Pew Charitable Trusts

Distributed By: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, Pew Charitable Trusts, June 11, 2000

Contact Person: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press (mailprc@people-press.org)

Depositor: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, January 22, 2003

Series
Biennial Media Consumption Survey
The Biennial Media Consumption Survey collects data on the public's use of, and attitudes toward, the Internet and traditional news outlets. The survey is conducted every other year for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press by Princeton Survey Research Associates.

APA Citation: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 2000. BIENNIAL MEDIA CONSUMPTION SURVEY 2000 [computer file]. Washington, DC.: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press [producer and distributor].

Keywords

CPANDA

  • Media coverage of arts and culture
  • Print coverage
  • Television coverage
  • Internet and online coverage

ICPSR

  • Media use
  • News media
  • Newspapers
  • Television news

Library of Congress Subject Headings

  • News media
  • News agencies. United States. Social aspects
  • News audiences
  • News broadcasting

Abstract (CPANDA): Conducted by the Pew Center for the People and the Press, the 2000 Biennial Media Consumption Survey measured the public's use of, and attitudes toward, the Internet and traditional news outlets. Respondents were asked questions concerning their use of newspapers, television news, radio news, and news magazines, including specific programs and publications. Additional questions were asked about respondents' use of the Internet as a news source, in relation to other sources of news. Of particular interest to arts and cultural policy researchers is a question that assesses how closely respondents follow news about "culture and the arts," as well as a dozen other topics. Respondents were also asked a series of questions about the role of the news in their lives and their level of interest in different types of news. The 2000 survey included a special set of questions on where people get news about the stock market and financial investing.

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Study Description-- Study Scope

Time Period Covered: 2000

Date of Collection: April 20, 2000 - May 13, 2000

Country: United States

Geographic Coverage: United States

Geographic Unit: county

Unit of Analysis: individuals

Universe: adults

Kind of Data: survey data

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Study Description -- Methodology

Data Collector: Princeton Survey Research Associates

Sampling Procedure:random

Mode of Data Collection: computer-aided telephone interviews (CATI)

Type of Research Instrument: structured

Characteristics of Data Collection Situation: Results for this survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates among a nationwide sample of 3,142 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period April 20 - May 13, 2000.

Actions to Minimize Losses: At least 5 attempts were made to complete an interview at every sampled telephone number. The calls were staggered over times of day and days of the week to maximize the chances of making a contact with a potential respondent. All interview breakoffs and refusals were re-contacted at least once in order to attempt to convert them to completed interviews.

Weighting: The demographic weighting parameters are derived from a special analysis of the most recently available Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (March 1999). This analysis produced population parameters for the demographic characteristics of households with adults 18 or older, which are then compared with the sample characteristics to construct sample weights. The analysis only included households in the continental United States that contain a telephone. The weights are derived using an iterative technique that simultaneously balances the distributions of all weighting parameters.

Estimates of Sampling Error: Based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to sampling and other random effects is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.

Methodology : Non-response in telephone interview surveys produces some known biases in survey-derived estimates because participation tends to vary for different subgroups of the population, and these subgroups are likely to vary also on questions of substantive interest. In order to compensate for these known biases, the sample data are weighted in analysis.

Methodology (CPANDA) : Telephone interviews were conducted with a random national sample of 3,142 adults, ages 18 and over. Princeton Survey Research Associates collected the data during the period April 20 - May 13, 2000. While many survey questions were asked of the entire sample, some were asked of half-samples. Questionnaire Form A was administered to 1,593 respondents; Form B was administered to 1,549.

Notes:
The number of telephone numbers randomly sampled from within a given county is proportional to that county's share of telephone numbers in the U.S. Only working banks of telephone numbers are selected. A working bank is defined as 100 contiguous telephone numbers containing three or more residential listings.

Notes:
In each contacted household, interviewers asked to speak with the "youngest male 18 or older who is at home." If there is no eligible man at home, interviewers asked to speak with "the oldest woman 18 or older who is at home." This systematic respondent selection technique has been shown empirically to produce samples that closely mirror the population in terms of age and gender.

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Study Description -- Data Access

Location: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Archive Where Study was Originally Stored: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

Extent of Collection: 1 datafile and machine-readable documentation

Citation Requirement: Users of CPANDA data collections are requested to acknowledge these sources by means of bibliographic citations in the footnotes, endnotes or reference apparatus of publications.

Deposit Requirement: Users of CPANDA data collections are requested to forward citations or copies of publications resulting from analysis of CPANDA data collections to the archive.

Access Conditions (CPANDA): For detailed information about conditions for use of CPANDA data collections, please see the End User Agreement posted on the CPANDA web site.

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Data Files Description

File Name: a00054

Overall Case Count: 3142

Overall Variable Count: 189

Logical Record Length: 369

Records per Case: 1

Type of File: ASCII data file

Data Format: logical record length format

Place of File Production: Princeton, NJ: Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

Extent of Processing Checks

  • The archive produced a codebook for this collection.
  • Consistency checks were performed by the archive.
  • Frequencies were provided by the archive.
  • The archive performed recodes.
  • Data were reformatted by the archive.
  • Checks for undocumented codes were performed by the archive.

Software used in Production: SPSS

Version Statement: First CPANDA Edition, Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive

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Variables

Variables can also be viewed by group:

  • CASEID
  • Respondent ID

Column: 1  Width: 8  Type: numeric

  • Q2
  • Q2 News alert source: stock market, verbatim

Survey Question:  If you heard that the stock market had fallen 1,000 points, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Column: 9  Width: 72  Type: character
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. Verbatim response.

  • Q2.1
  • Q2.1 News alert source: stock market, 1st choice

Survey Question:  If you heard that the stock market had fallen 1,000 points, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 ABC news 11
 2 NBC news 9
 3 CBS news 4
 6 Network news (unsp) 9
 7 A/O Network TV News mentions (list) 1
 8 Cable TV channels (unsp) 4
 9 CNN news 149
 10 MSNBC news 11
 11 CNBC news 41
 15 A/O Cable TV mentions (list) 12
 18 FOX News (unsp) 13
 19 Television (unsp) 150
 20 News Program (unsp) 26
 21 Local TV news 30
 22 A/O Misc.Television mentions (list) 2
 23 Local Newspaper 13
 24 Wall Street Journal 27
 29 Newspaper (unsp) 101
 30 A/O Newspaper/Magazine mentions (list) 14
 31 National Public Radio/NPR 12
 34 Radio (unsp) 24
 35 A/O Radio mentions (list) 2
 36 Internet/Online 261
 40 A/O Wire Service mentions (list) 0
 41 Contact my broker/Stockbroker 71
 42 Contact my bank/banker 5
 47 Word of mouth/talk to friends/family/co-workers 29
 52 A/O Miscellaneous mentions (list) 27
 97 None/wouldn't want more information 467
 98 DK/refused 68

Column: 81  Width: 3  Type: numeric
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. First choice.

  • Q2.2
  • Q2.2 News alert source: stock market, 2nd choice

Survey Question:  If you heard that the stock market had fallen 1,000 points, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 ABC news 2
 2 NBC news 4
 3 CBS news 1
 6 Network news (unsp) 1
 7 A/O Network TV News mentions (list) 1
 8 Cable TV channels (unsp) 3
 9 CNN news 11
 10 MSNBC news 10
 11 CNBC news 5
 15 A/O Cable TV mentions (list) 1
 18 FOX News (unsp) 2
 19 Television (unsp) 6
 20 News Program (unsp) 3
 21 Local TV news 3
 22 A/O Misc.Television mentions (list) 0
 23 Local Newspaper 1
 24 Wall Street Journal 2
 29 Newspaper (unsp) 10
 30 A/O Newspaper/Magazine mentions (list) 4
 31 National Public Radio/NPR 1
 34 Radio (unsp) 5
 35 A/O Radio mentions (list) 0
 36 Internet/Online 12
 40 A/O Wire Service mentions (list) 0
 41 Contact my broker/Stockbroker 3
 42 Contact my bank/banker 0
 47 Word of mouth/talk to friends/family/co-workers 2
 52 A/O Miscellaneous mentions (list) 3
 97 None/wouldn't want more information 0
 98 DK/refused 0

Column: 84  Width: 3  Type: numeric
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. Second choice.

  • Q2.3
  • Q2.3 News alert source: stock market, 3rd choice

Survey Question:  If you heard that the stock market had fallen 1,000 points, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 ABC news 0
 2 NBC news 0
 3 CBS news 2
 6 Network news (unsp) 0
 7 A/O Network TV News mentions (list) 0
 8 Cable TV channels (unsp) 0
 9 CNN news 2
 10 MSNBC news 0
 11 CNBC news 0
 15 A/O Cable TV mentions (list) 0
 18 FOX News (unsp) 1
 19 Television (unsp) 1
 20 News Program (unsp) 0
 21 Local TV news 0
 22 A/O Misc.Television mentions (list) 1
 23 Local Newspaper 0
 24 Wall Street Journal 0
 29 Newspaper (unsp) 1
 30 A/O Newspaper/Magazine mentions (list) 0
 31 National Public Radio/NPR 0
 34 Radio (unsp) 0
 35 A/O Radio mentions (list) 0
 36 Internet/Online 1
 40 A/O Wire Service mentions (list) 0
 41 Contact my broker/Stockbroker 1
 42 Contact my bank/banker 0
 47 Word of mouth/talk to friends/family/co-workers 0
 52 A/O Miscellaneous mentions (list) 0
 97 None/wouldn't want more information 0
 98 DK/refused 0

Column: 87  Width: 3  Type: numeric
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. Third choice.

  • Q3
  • Q3 News alert source: terrorism in U.S., verbatim

Survey Question:  If you heard that there had been a major terrorist attack on a large US city, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Column: 90  Width: 72  Type: character
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. Verbatim response.

  • Q3.1
  • Q3.1 News alert source: terrorism in U.S., 1st choice

Survey Question:  If you heard that there had been a major terrorist attack on a large US city, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 ABC news 38
 2 NBC news 25
 3 CBS news 27
 6 Network news (unsp) 36
 7 A/O Network TV news mentions (list) 1
 8 Cable Tv channels (unsp) 7
 9 CNN news 339
 10 MSNBC news 8
 11 CNBC news 6
 15 A/O Cable TV mentions (list) 9
 18 FOX news (unsp) 21
 19 Television (unsp) 323
 20 News Program (unsp) 63
 21 Local TV news 92
 22 A/O Misc. Television mentions (list) 9
 23 Local Newspaper 5
 29 Newspaper (unsp) 45
 30 A/O Newspaper/Magazine mentions (list) 5
 31 National Public Radio/NPR 15
 34 Radio (unsp) 97
 35 A/O Radio mentions (list) 11
 36 Internet/online 136
 40 A/O Wire Service mentions (list) 0
 43 Contact Government officials/representatives 18
 44 Contact Police/law enforcement 13
 47 Word of mouth/talk to friends/family/co-workers 10
 52 A/O Miscellaneous mentions (list) 25
 97 None/wouldn't want more information 87
 98 DK/refused 78

Column: 162  Width: 3  Type: numeric
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. First choice.

  • Q3.2
  • Q3.3 News alert source: terrorism in U.S., 2nd choice

Survey Question:  If you heard that there had been a major terrorist attack on a large US city, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 ABC news 5
 2 NBC news 11
 3 CBS news 5
 6 Network news (unsp) 5
 7 A/O Network TV news mentions (list) 0
 8 Cable Tv channels (unsp) 1
 9 CNN news 23
 10 MSNBC news 4
 11 CNBC news 3
 15 A/O Cable TV mentions (list) 2
 18 FOX news (unsp) 3
 19 Television (unsp) 21
 20 News Program (unsp) 3
 21 Local TV news 12
 22 A/O Misc. Television mentions (list) 1
 23 Local Newspaper 1
 29 Newspaper (unsp) 15
 30 A/O Newspaper/Magazine mentions (list) 0
 31 National Public Radio/NPR 3
 34 Radio (unsp) 31
 35 A/O Radio mentions (list) 1
 36 Internet/online 21
 40 A/O Wire Service mentions (list) 0
 43 Contact Government officials/representatives 1
 44 Contact Police/law enforcement 0
 47 Word of mouth/talk to friends/family/co-workers 2
 52 A/O Miscellaneous mentions (list) 2
 97 None/wouldn't want more information 0
 98 DK/refused 0

Column: 165  Width: 3  Type: numeric
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. Second choice.

  • Q3.3
  • Q3.3 News alert source: terrorism in U.S., 3rd choice

Survey Question:  If you heard that there had been a major terrorist attack on a large US city, where would you go FIRST for more information about this, or wouldn't you be interested in getting more information?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 ABC news 2
 2 NBC news 4
 3 CBS news 3
 6 Network news (unsp) 1
 7 A/O Network TV news mentions (list) 0
 8 Cable Tv channels (unsp) 0
 9 CNN news 0
 10 MSNBC news 3
 11 CNBC news 1
 15 A/O Cable TV mentions (list) 1
 18 FOX news (unsp) 1
 19 Television (unsp) 0
 20 News Program (unsp) 0
 21 Local TV news 1
 22 A/O Misc. Television mentions (list) 0
 23 Local Newspaper 0
 29 Newspaper (unsp) 2
 30 A/O Newspaper/Magazine mentions (list) 0
 31 National Public Radio/NPR 0
 34 Radio (unsp) 3
 35 A/O Radio mentions (list) 1
 36 Internet/online 5
 40 A/O Wire Service mentions (list) 0
 43 Contact Government officials/representatives 0
 44 Contact Police/law enforcement 0
 47 Word of mouth/talk to friends/family/co-workers 2
 52 A/O Miscellaneous mentions (list) 0
 97 None/wouldn't want more information 0
 98 DK/refused 0

Column: 168  Width: 3  Type: numeric
Text: Open-ended question. If TV/TV news probe with: "What kind of TV/TV news?" Accept multiple responses. Third choice.

  • Q2NOT
  • Q2NOT

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 9

Column: 171  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • DATE
  • Interview date

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 999999

Column: 172  Width: 6  Type: numeric

  • USR
  • USR

Column: 178  Width: 1  Type: character

  • SEX
  • Sex of respondent

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Male 1454
 2 Female 1688

Column: 179  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • FORM
  • Form

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 9

Column: 180  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q1
  • Q1 Satisfied with U.S. today

Survey Question:  All in all, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the way things are going in this country today?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Satisfied 1507
 2 Dissatisfied 1341
 9 No opinion 294

Column: 181  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q4
  • Q4 Read newspapers

Survey Question:  Do you happen to read any daily newspaper or newspapers regularly, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1998
 2 No 1139
 9 Don't know/refused 5

Column: 182  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q5
  • Q5 Watch TV

Survey Question:  Do you happen to watch any TV news programs regularly, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 2343
 2 No 794
 9 Don't know/refused 5

Column: 183  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q6
  • Q6 Listen to radio news

Survey Question:  Do you listen to news on the radio regularly, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1485
 2 No 1655
 9 Don't know/refused 2

Column: 184  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q7
  • Q7 Watch TV news: network programs

Survey Question:  We're interested in how often people watch the major TV network evening news programs -- by this we mean ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, and NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw. Do you happen to watch TV evening news programs regularly, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1562
 2 No 1573
 9 Don't know/refused 7

Column: 185  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q8A
  • Q8A Follow news: 2000 presidential candidates

Survey Question:  Now I will read a list of some stories covered by the news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely? News about candidates for the 2000 presidential election?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 583
 2 Fairly closely 1070
 3 Not too closely 807
 4 Not at all closely 679
 9 Don't know/refused 3

Column: 186  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate list.

  • Q8B
  • Q8B Follow news: U.S. stock market

Survey Question:  Now I will read a list of some stories covered by the news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely? Recent major ups and downs in the US stock market?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 638
 2 Fairly closely 907
 3 Not too closely 709
 4 Not at all closely 880
 9 Don't know/refused 8

Column: 187  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate list.

  • Q8C_2
  • Q8C_2 Follow news: Elian Gonzalez

Survey Question:  Now I will read a list of some stories covered by the news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely? The debate over whether 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez should be returned to his father.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 811
 2 Fairly closely 959
 3 Not too closely 515
 4 Not at all closely 377
 9 Don't know/refused 11

Column: 188  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate list.

  • Q8D
  • Q8D Follow news: Columbine High School

Survey Question:  Now I will read a list of some stories covered by the news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely? The one-year anniversary of the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 579
 2 Fairly closely 970
 3 Not too closely 934
 4 Not at all closely 653
 9 Don't know/refused 6

Column: 189  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate list.

  • Q8E
  • Q8E Follow news: World Bank/International Monetary Fund

Survey Question:  Now I will read a list of some stories covered by the news organizations this past month. As I read each item, tell me if you happened to follow this news story very closely, fairly closely, not too closely, or not at all closely? The protests in Washington, DC at the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 80
 2 Fairly closely 254
 3 Not too closely 453
 4 Not at all closely 567
 9 Don't know/refused 9

Column: 190  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate list.

  • DAY
  • DAY

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 7

Column: 191  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q9
  • Q9 Read newspaper yesterday

Survey Question:  Now, on another subject ... did you get a chance to read a daily newspaper yesterday, or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1482
 2 No 1652
 9 Don't know/refused 8

Column: 192  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: If yes, go to question 10, if no go to question 11, if don't know go to question 11.

  • Q10
  • Q10 Time spent reading newspaper

Survey Question:  About how much time did you spend reading a daily newspaper yesterday?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Less than 15 minutes 148
 2 15-29 minutes 226
 3 30-59 minutes 258
 4 1 hour or more 130
 9 Don't know/refused 4

Column: 193  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form A only. If yes to question 9 ask question 10.

  • Q11
  • Q11 Watch TV news yesterday

Survey Question:  Did you watch the news or a news program on television yesterday or not?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1752
 2 No 1371
 9 Don't know/refused 19

Column: 194  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all.

  • Q12
  • Q12 Time spent watching TV news

Survey Question:  About how much time did you spend watching the news or any news programs on TV yesterday?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Less than 15 minutes 58
 2 15-29 minutes 127
 3 30-59 minutes 322
 4 1 hour or more 365
 9 Don't know/refused 9

Column: 195  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form A only. If yes to question 11 ask question 12.

  • Q13
  • Q13 Time spent listening to radio news

Survey Question:  About how much time, if any, did you spend listening to any news on the radio yesterday, or didn't you happen to listen to the news on the radio yesterday?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Less than 15 minutes 452
 2 15-29 minutes 290
 3 30-59 minutes 306
 4 1 hour or more 361
 5 Did not listen 1713
 9 Don't know/refused 20

Column: 196  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q14
  • Q14 Read magazines yesterday

Survey Question:  Did you spend any time reading magazines?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 439
 2 No 1151
 9 Don't know/refused 3

Column: 197  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form A only. If the day of the week is Sunday, begin this series with "Now, thinking about yesterday ..." Otherwise begin with "Again, thinking about yesterday ..." If yes, go to question 15, if no go to question 16, if don't know go to question 16.

  • Q15
  • Q15 Time spent reading magazines

Survey Question:  About how much time did you spend reading magazines yesterday?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Less than five minutes 8
 2 Five to less than ten minutes 14
 3 Ten to less than fifteen minutes 37
 4 Fifteen to less than twenty minutes 46
 5 Twenty to less than thirty minutes 60
 6 Thirty minutes to less than one hour 135
 7 One hour or more 132
 9 Don't know 7

Column: 198  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if respondent answered "1" (yes read magazines) in question 14.

  • Q16A
  • Q16A Watch network news

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch the national nightly network news on CBS, ABC or NBC? This is different from local news shows about the area where you live.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 970
 2 Sometimes 859
 3 Hardly ever 532
 4 Never 766
 9 Don't know 15

Column: 199  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16B
  • Q16B Watch local news

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch the local news about your viewing area? This usually comes on before the national news and then later at night at 10 or 11.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 1731
 2 Sometimes 768
 3 Hardly ever 293
 4 Never 341
 9 Don't know 9

Column: 200  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16C
  • Q16C Watch CNN

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch Cable News Network (CNN)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 681
 2 Sometimes 1089
 3 Hardly ever 485
 4 Never 876
 9 Don't know 11

Column: 201  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16D
  • Q16D Watch local all news cable

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch local all news cable channels, which feature news about the area where you live?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 883
 2 Sometimes 713
 3 Hardly ever 468
 4 Never 1053
 9 Don't know 25

Column: 202  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16E
  • Q16E Watch C-Span

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch C-Span?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 124
 2 Sometimes 556
 3 Hardly ever 686
 4 Never 1729
 9 Don't know 47

Column: 203  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16F
  • Q16F Listen to NPR

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you listen to National Public Radio (NPR)?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 498
 2 Sometimes 548
 3 Hardly ever 508
 4 Never 1563
 9 Don't know 25

Column: 204  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16G
  • Q16G Watch news maganize shows

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch news magazine shows such as 60 Minutes, 20/20 or Dateline?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 958
 2 Sometimes 1277
 3 Hardly ever 493
 4 Never 410
 9 Don't know 4

Column: 205  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16H
  • Q16H Watch NewsHour

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 154
 2 Sometimes 415
 3 Hardly ever 484
 4 Never 2037
 9 Don't know 52

Column: 206  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16I
  • Q16I Watch reality crime shows

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch TV shows such as Cops, or America's Most Wanted?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 259
 2 Sometimes 409
 3 Hardly ever 333
 4 Never 588
 9 Don't know 4

Column: 207  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask Form A only. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16J
  • Q16J Watch America's Most Wanted

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch America's Most Wanted?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 188
 2 Sometimes 382
 3 Hardly ever 307
 4 Never 667
 9 Don't know 5

Column: 208  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask Form B only. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16K
  • Q16K Watch CNBC

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch CNBC?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 399
 2 Sometimes 920
 3 Hardly ever 571
 4 Never 1170
 9 Don't know 82

Column: 209  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16L
  • Q16L Watch Fox cable news

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch the Fox News Cable Channel?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 529
 2 Sometimes 872
 3 Hardly ever 548
 4 Never 1166
 9 Don't know 27

Column: 210  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16M
  • Q16M Watch MSNBC

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch MSNBC

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 356
 2 Sometimes 872
 3 Hardly ever 543
 4 Never 1283
 9 Don't know 88

Column: 211  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16N
  • Q16N Watch Weather Channel

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch the Weather Channel?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 977
 2 Sometimes 881
 3 Hardly ever 479
 4 Never 797
 9 Don't know 8

Column: 212  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16O
  • Q16O Watch ESPN

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch Sports News on ESPN?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 695
 2 Sometimes 545
 3 Hardly ever 427
 4 Never 1463
 9 Don't know 12

Column: 213  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16P
  • Q16P Watch cable documentaries

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch documentaries on channels such as the History Channel or the Discovery Channel?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 1168
 2 Sometimes 1159
 3 Hardly ever 310
 4 Never 496
 9 Don't know 9

Column: 214  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16Q
  • Q16Q Watch Entertainment Tonight

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch Entertainment Tonight?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 140
 2 Sometimes 425
 3 Hardly ever 363
 4 Never 662
 9 Don't know 3

Column: 215  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask Form A only. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16R
  • Q16R Watch entertainment news shows

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch TV shows such as Entertainment Tonight or Access Hollywood?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 124
 2 Sometimes 383
 3 Hardly ever 348
 4 Never 691
 9 Don't know 3

Column: 216  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask Form B only. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16S
  • Q16S Watch network morning news shows

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch the Today Show, Good Morning America, or The Early Show?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 630
 2 Sometimes 538
 3 Hardly ever 493
 4 Never 1476
 9 Don't know 5

Column: 217  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16T
  • Q16T Watch Spanish-language network TV

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you watch Univision or some other Spanish-speaking television network?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 72
 2 Sometimes 131
 3 Hardly ever 200
 4 Never 2729
 9 Don't know 10

Column: 218  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16U
  • Q16U Watch daytime talk shows: Springer, etc.

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. Now thinking about different types of daytime television shows, how often do you watch daytime talk shows such as Ricki Lake or Jerry Springer?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 200
 2 Sometimes 327
 3 Hardly ever 421
 4 Never 2187
 9 Don't know 7

Column: 219  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16V
  • Q16V Watch daytime talk shows: Oprah, etc.

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. Now thinking about different types of daytime television shows, how often do you watch daytime talk shows such as Rosie O'Donnell or Oprah Winfrey?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 306
 2 Sometimes 632
 3 Hardly ever 561
 4 Never 1639
 9 Don't know 4

Column: 220  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q16W
  • Q16W Watch courtroom TV shows

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you watch or listen to certain TV and radio programs. For each that I read, tell me if you watch or listen to it regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. Now thinking about different types of daytime television shows, how often do you watch courtroom shows such as Judge Judy and Divorce Court?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 330
 2 Sometimes 620
 3 Hardly ever 476
 4 Never 1710
 9 Don't know 6

Column: 221  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all. Read and rotate. Item d should always directly follow item c; items u, v and w should always come last with the special intro.

  • Q17A
  • Q17A Watch news magazine shows

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you read certain types of publications. As I read each, tell me if you read them regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you read news magazines such as Time, U.S. News, or Newsweek?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 431
 2 Sometimes 1092
 3 Hardly ever 590
 4 Never 1027
 9 Don't know 2

Column: 222  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q17B
  • Q17B Read business magazines

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you read certain types of publications. As I read each, tell me if you read them regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you read business magazines such as Fortune and Forbes?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 165
 2 Sometimes 494
 3 Hardly ever 506
 4 Never 1975
 9 Don't know 2

Column: 223  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q17C
  • Q17C Read tabloid newspapers

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you read certain types of publications. As I read each, tell me if you read them regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you read The National Enquirer, The Sun, or The Star?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 80
 2 Sometimes 265
 3 Hardly ever 352
 4 Never 2442
 9 Don't know 3

Column: 224  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q17D
  • Q17D Read personality magazines

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you read certain types of publications. As I read each, tell me if you read them regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you read personality magazines such as People?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 195
 2 Sometimes 854
 3 Hardly ever 594
 4 Never 1497
 9 Don't know 2

Column: 225  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q17E
  • Q17E Read general interest magazines

Survey Question:  Now I'd like to know how often you read certain types of publications. As I read each, tell me if you read them regularly, sometimes, hardly ever, or never. How often do you read magazines such as The Atlantic Monthly, Harpers or The New Yorker?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 76
 2 Sometimes 233
 3 Hardly ever 374
 4 Never 2456
 9 Don't know 3

Column: 226  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q18
  • Q18 Enjoy news

Survey Question:  How much do you enjoy keeping up with the news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 A lot 729
 2 Some 595
 3 Not much 172
 4 Not at all 50
 9 Don't know/refused 3

Column: 227  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form B only. Read categories.

  • Q19
  • Q19 Listen to call in radio programs

Survey Question:  How often, if ever, do you listen to radio shows that invite listeners to call in to discuss current events, public issues and politics -- regularly, sometimes, rarely or never?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Regularly 232
 2 Sometimes 345
 3 Hardly ever 362
 4 Never 609
 9 Don't know 1

Column: 228  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form B only.

  • Q20
  • Q20 Information overload

Survey Question:  Some people say they feel overloaded with information these days, considering all the TV news shows, magazines, newspapers, and computer information services. Others say they like having so much information to choose from. How about you ... do you feel overloaded, or do you like having so much information available?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Overload 449
 2 Like it 973
 3 Other (volunteered) 81
 9 Don't know/refused 46

Column: 229  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form B only.

  • Q21
  • Q21 Who is Alan Greenspan

Survey Question:  Now I would like to ask you a few questions about some things that have been in the news. Not everyone will have heard about them. Do you happen to know who Alan Greenspan is?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Chairman of the Federal Reserve; national financial policy maker; in charge of interest rates; federal government economist (accepted answers) 1498
 2 Any other answer 512
 9 Don't know/refused 1132

Column: 230  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all.

  • Q22
  • Q22 Interest rates knowledge

Survey Question:  Now I would like to ask you a few questions about some things that have been in the news. Not everyone will have heard about them. Do you happen to know if the Federal Reserve Bank has raised or lowered interest rates in recent months, or have interest rates stayed the same?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Raised rates (correct answer) 1789
 2 Lowered rates 85
 3 Kept rates same 226
 9 Don't know/refused 1042

Column: 231  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all.

  • Q23
  • Q23 Dow Jones Industrial average knowledge

Survey Question:  Now I would like to ask you a few questions about some things that have been in the news. Not everyone will have heard about them. Do you happen to know at what level the Dow Jones Industrial average is currently trading? Is it at about ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 3,000 151
 2 5,000 120
 3 10,000 (correct answer) 972
 4 20,000 32
 9 Don't know/refused 1867

Column: 232  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all.

  • Q24
  • Q24 Satisfaction with TV programs

Survey Question:  Now I would like to ask you a few questions about some things that have been in the news. Not everyone will have heard about them. Generally, how satisfied are you with the choice of things you can see on television these days? Are you ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very satisfied 180
 2 Fairly satisfied 738
 3 Not too satisfied 449
 4 Not at all satisfied 182
 5 Does not apply/irrelevant/don't care (do not read) 28
 9 Don't know/refused 16

Column: 233  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form A only.

  • Q25
  • Q25 Satisfaction with TV news programs

Survey Question:  Now I would like to ask you a few questions about some things that have been in the news. Not everyone will have heard about them. And how satisfied are you with the choice of news programs available to you on TV these days? Are you ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very satisfied 500
 2 Fairly satisfied 769
 3 Not too satisfied 202
 4 Not at all satisfied 80
 5 Does not apply/irrelevant/don't care (do not read) 25
 9 Don't know/refused 17

Column: 234  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Form A only.

  • Q26A
  • Q26A Follow political news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? News about political figures and events in Washington?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 551
 2 Somewhat closely 1375
 3 Not very closely 726
 4 Not at all closely 480
 9 Don't know/refused 10

Column: 235  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26B
  • Q26B Follow sports news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Sports?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 820
 2 Somewhat closely 778
 3 Not very closely 635
 4 Not at all closely 902
 9 Don't know/refused 7

Column: 236  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26C
  • Q26C Follow business news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Business and finance?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 469
 2 Somewhat closely 1154
 3 Not very closely 838
 4 Not at all closely 674
 9 Don't know/refused 7

Column: 237  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26D
  • Q26D Follow international news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? International affairs?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 488
 2 Somewhat closely 1443
 3 Not very closely 727
 4 Not at all closely 473
 9 Don't know/refused 11

Column: 238  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26E
  • Q26E Follow local govt news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Local government?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 653
 2 Somewhat closely 1354
 3 Not very closely 673
 4 Not at all closely 452
 9 Don't know/refused 10

Column: 239  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26F
  • Q26F Follow religion news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Religion?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 651
 2 Somewhat closely 999
 3 Not very closely 761
 4 Not at all closely 719
 9 Don't know/refused 12

Column: 240  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26G
  • Q26G Follow local news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? People and events in your own community?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 804
 2 Somewhat closely 1500
 3 Not very closely 536
 4 Not at all closely 293
 9 Don't know/refused 9

Column: 241  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26H
  • Q26H Follow entertainment news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Entertainment?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 445
 2 Somewhat closely 1288
 3 Not very closely 905
 4 Not at all closely 496
 9 Don't know/refused 8

Column: 242  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26I
  • Q26I Follow consumer news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Consumer news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 389
 2 Somewhat closely 1430
 3 Not very closely 766
 4 Not at all closely 538
 9 Don't know/refused 19

Column: 243  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26J
  • Q26J Follow sci/tech news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Science and technology?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 611
 2 Somewhat closely 1425
 3 Not very closely 620
 4 Not at all closely 481
 9 Don't know/refused 5

Column: 244  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26K
  • Q26K Follow health news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Health?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 908
 2 Somewhat closely 1445
 3 Not very closely 468
 4 Not at all closely 315
 9 Don't know/refused 6

Column: 245  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26L
  • Q26L Follow crime news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Crime?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 892
 2 Somewhat closely 1432
 3 Not very closely 537
 4 Not at all closely 268
 9 Don't know/refused 13

Column: 246  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q26M
  • Q26M Follow arts and culture news

Survey Question:  Now, I'm going to read you a list of different types of news. Please tell me how closely you follow this type of news either in the newspaper, on television, or on radio ... very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all closely? Culture and the arts?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very closely 328
 2 Somewhat closely 1069
 3 Not very closely 898
 4 Not at all closely 836
 9 Don't know/refused 11

Column: 247  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q27A
  • Q27A Satisfaction with political news

Survey Question:  How satisfied are you with the media's coverage of news about political figures and events in Washington? Are you ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very satisfied 282
 2 Fairly satisfied 893
 3 Not too satisfied 494
 4 Not at all satisfied 233
 9 Don't know/refused 24

Column: 248  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Rotate 27a thru 27k. Ask those who answered 1 or 2 in question 26a.

  • Q27C
  • Q27C Satisfaction with business news

Survey Question:  How satisfied are you with the media's coverage of business and finance? Are you ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very satisfied 478
 2 Fairly satisfied 928
 3 Not too satisfied 144
 4 Not at all satisfied 48
 9 Don't know/refused 25

Column: 249  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Rotate 27a thru 27k. Ask those who answered 1 or 2 in question 26a.

  • Q27G
  • Q27G Satisfaction with local news

Survey Question:  How satisfied are you with the media's coverage of people and events in your own community? Are you ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very satisfied 242
 2 Fairly satisfied 656
 3 Not too satisfied 196
 4 Not at all satisfied 66
 9 Don't know/refused 16

Column: 250  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Rotate 27a thru 27k. Ask those who answered 1 or 2 in question 26a.

  • Q27K
  • Q27K Satisfaction with health news

Survey Question:  How satisfied are you with the media's coverage of health news? Are you ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very satisfied 241
 2 Fairly satisfied 675
 3 Not too satisfied 173
 4 Not at all satisfied 45
 9 Don't know/refused 18

Column: 251  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Rotate 27a thru 27k. Ask those who answered 1 or 2 in question 26a.

  • Q28
  • Q28 Interest in local news

Survey Question:  Which of the following two statements best describes you: "I follow local community news closely ONLY when something important or interesting is happening" OR "I follow local community news closely most of the time, whether or not something important or interesting is happening"?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Follow the local community news closely ONLY when something important or interesting is happening 1273
 2 Follow the local community news closely MOST of the time 1806
 9 Don't know/refused 63

Column: 252  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q29
  • Q29 Interest in national news

Survey Question:  Which of the following two statements best describes you: "I follow national news closely ONLY when something important or interesting is happening" OR "I follow national news closely most of the time, whether or not something important or interesting is happening"?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Follow national news closely only when something important or interesting is happening. 1509
 2 Follow national news closely most of the time 1574
 9 Don't know/refused 59

Column: 253  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q30
  • Q30 Interest in international news

Survey Question:  Which of the following two statements best describes you: "I follow international news closely ONLY when something important or interesting is happening" OR "I follow international news closely most of the time, whether or not something important or interesting is happening"?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Follow international news closely ONLY when something important or interesting is happening 2001
 2 Follow international news closely MOST of the time 1052
 9 Don't know/refused 89

Column: 254  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q31
  • Q31 Interest in business news

Survey Question:  Which of the following two statements best describes you: "I follow business and financial news closely ONLY when something important or interesting is happening" OR "I follow business and financial news closely most of the time, whether or not something important or interesting is happening"?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Follow business and financial news closely only when something important or interesting is happening 1832
 2 Follow business and financial news closely most of the time 1092
 9 Don't know/refused 218

Column: 255  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q32
  • Q32 Cable TV available

Survey Question:  Do you currently live in an area where you could get Cable TV if you wanted to?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 2866
 2 No 262
 9 Don't know/refused 14

Column: 256  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: If yes go to Q33, if no go to Q34, if don't know go to Q34.

  • Q33
  • Q33 Cable TV subscriber

Survey Question:  Do you currently subscribe to Cable TV?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 2108
 2 No 756
 9 Don't know/refused 2

Column: 257  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q34
  • Q34 Political views

Survey Question:  In general, would you describe your political views as ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Very Conservative 229
 2 Conservative 947
 3 Moderate 1135
 4 Liberal 468
 5 Very Liberal 176
 9 Don't know/refused 187

Column: 258  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q35
  • Q35 Prefer general news/news about interests

Survey Question:  Thinking about the news again ... in general, what is more important for you ... getting the news that gives you general information about important events that are happening, or getting news that is mostly about your interests and what's important to you?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Getting news that gives general information about important events 2119
 2 Getting news that's mostly about your interests 832
 3 Both equally (VOL.) 149
 9 Don't know/refused 42

Column: 259  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q36A
  • Q36A New less important today

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read a series of statements about the news. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. News is not as important today as it once was.

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Completely agree 266
 2 Mostly agree 472
 3 Mostly disagree 971
 4 Completely disagree 1366
 9 Don't know/refused 67

Column: 260  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q36B
  • Q36B Change channels often while watching news

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read a series of statements about the news. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. "I find that I often watch the news with my remote control in hand, flipping to other channels when I'm not interested in the topic."

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Completely agree 1080
 2 Mostly agree 835
 3 Mostly disagree 559
 4 Completely disagree 575
 5 Don't watch the news (VOL.) 60
 9 Don't know/refused 33

Column: 261  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q36C
  • Q36C Want more time to follow news

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read a series of statements about the news. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. "I wish I had more time to follow the news."

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Completely agree 647
 2 Mostly agree 1017
 3 Mostly disagree 881
 4 Completely disagree 560
 9 Don't know/refused 37

Column: 262  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q36D
  • Q36D News producers out of touch

Survey Question:  Now I'm going to read a series of statements about the news. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly disagree with it, or completely disagree with it. "People who decide what to put on TV news or in the newspapers are out of touch with people like me."

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Completely agree 557
 2 Mostly agree 1078
 3 Mostly disagree 1074
 4 Completely disagree 332
 9 Don't know/refused 101

Column: 263  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate.

  • Q37
  • Q37 Computer use

Survey Question:  Do you use a computer at your workplace, at school, at home, or anywhere else on at least an occasional basis?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 2238
 2 No 899
 9 Don't know/refused 5

Column: 264  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q38
  • Q38 Online to send/receive email

Survey Question:  Do you ever go online to access the Internet or World Wide Web or to send and receive email?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1803
 2 No 434
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 265  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if yes to Q37.

  • Q39
  • Q39 Online for news

Survey Question:  How frequently do you go online to get news ... would you say every day, 3 to 5 days per week, 1 or 2 days per week, once every few weeks or less often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Everyday 514
 2 3-5 days per week 265
 3 1-2 days per week 330
 4 Once every few weeks 209
 5 Less often 320
 6 No/Never (VOL.) 164
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 266  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if yes go to Q38.

  • Q40
  • Q40 Use other news sources more or less

Survey Question:  Since you started getting news online, are you using other sources of news more often, less often, or about the same as you used to?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes, more often 106
 2 Yes, less often 200
 3 Yes, some more, others less 153
 4 No, about the same 648
 9 Don't know/refused 2

Column: 267  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 1-3 on question 39.

  • Q41_1
  • Q41_1 News source used more often 1

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using more often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 22
 2 Television 35
 3 Magazines 1
 4 Radio 8
 5 Other 31
 9 Don't know/refused 9

Column: 268  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 1 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q41_2
  • Q41_2 News source used more often 2

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using more often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 3
 2 Television 4
 3 Magazines 4
 4 Radio 1
 5 Other 1
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 269  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 1 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q41_3
  • Q41_3 News source used more often 3

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using more often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 0
 2 Television 0
 3 Magazines 0
 4 Radio 1
 5 Other 1
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 270  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 1 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q41_4
  • Q41_4 News source used more often 4

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using more often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 0
 2 Television 0
 3 Magazines 0
 4 Radio 0
 5 Other 0
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 271  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 1 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q41_5
  • Q41_5 News source used more often 5

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using more often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 0
 2 Television 0
 3 Magazines 0
 4 Radio 0
 5 Other 0
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 272  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 1 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q42_1
  • Q42_1 News source used less often 1

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using less often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 114
 2 Television 116
 3 Magazines 27
 4 Radio 38
 5 Other 30
 9 Don't know/refused 28

Column: 273  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 2 or 3 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q42_2
  • Q42_2 News source used less often 2

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using less often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 10
 2 Television 26
 3 Magazines 7
 4 Radio 6
 5 Other 1
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 274  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 2 or 3 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q42_3
  • Q42_3 News source used less often 3

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using less often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 2
 2 Television 1
 3 Magazines 8
 4 Radio 3
 5 Other 0
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 275  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 2 or 3 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q42_4
  • Q42_4 News source used less often 4

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using less often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 0
 2 Television 0
 3 Magazines 0
 4 Radio 2
 5 Other 0
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 276  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 2 or 3 in Q40. Do not read the list. Accept multiple responses.

  • Q42_5
  • Q42_5 News source used less often 5

Survey Question:  Which sources are you using less often?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 0
 2 Television 0
 3 Magazines 0
 4 Radio 0
 5 Other 0
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 277  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask respondents who answered 2 or 3 in Q40. DDo not read the list. Accept multiple responses..

  • Q43A
  • Q43A Read political news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get political news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 658
 2 No 979
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 278  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43B
  • Q43B Read sports news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get sports news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 691
 2 No 946
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 279  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43C
  • Q43C Read international news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get international news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 761
 2 No 873
 9 Don't know/refused 4

Column: 280  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43D
  • Q43D Read health news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get news about science and health?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1058
 2 No 579
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 281  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news ((Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43E
  • Q43E Read technology news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get news about technology?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 984
 2 No 654
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 282  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43F
  • Q43F Read weather news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get weather?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1089
 2 No 549
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 283  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43G
  • Q43G Read entertainment news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get entertainment news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 696
 2 No 941
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 284  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43H
  • Q43H Read local news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get local news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 586
 2 No 1052
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 285  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q43I
  • Q43I Read business news online

Survey Question:  Do you sometimes go online to get business news?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 903
 2 No 734
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 286  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask only those who go online for news (Q39 = 1-5). Rotate items.

  • Q44
  • Q44 Own shares in mutual fund with stock

Survey Question:  Do you currently own shares in a mutual fund that includes stock?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1531
 2 No 1548
 9 Don't know/refused 63

Column: 287  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q45
  • Q45 Own stock other than employer's

Survey Question:  Do you currently own stock in any individual companies besides a company that you or someone else in your household works for?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 1026
 2 No 2058
 9 Don't know/refused 58

Column: 288  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q46
  • Q46 Trade stocks personally

Survey Question:  Do you, personally, ever trade stocks -- that is, buy or sell individual stocks through a broker or online account? If yes: "What type of broker do you use -- a personal broker or an online trading account?"

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes, with personal broker/brokerage firm 465
 2 Yes, with online trading account 182
 3 Yes, use both 72
 4 No, do not trade 2381
 9 Don't know/refused 42

Column: 289  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q46A
  • Q46A Last time bought or sold stock

Survey Question:  When is the last time you bought or sold a stock? Was it within the last week, within the last month, within the last six months, within the last year, or more than a year ago?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Within last week 146
 2 Within last month 200
 3 Within last six months 182
 4 Within last year 62
 5 More than a year ago 87
 9 Don't know/refused 42

Column: 290  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if yes (1-3) in Q46.

  • Q47
  • Q47 Get financial advice from broker/on your own

Survey Question:  In deciding how and where to invest your money, do you get most of your information and advice from a broker or financial advisor, or do you get most of your information and advice on your own?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 From a broker or financial advisor 794
 2 On your own 1848
 3 Other (do not read) 107
 4 Don't invest (do not read) 316
 9 Don't know/refused 77

Column: 291  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q48
  • Q48 Involvement in investment decisions

Survey Question:  How involved are you personally in making decisions about how to manage and invest money? Would you say you are extremely involved, somewhat involved, not too involved, or not at all involved?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Extremely involved 1539
 2 Somewhat involved 870
 3 Not too involved 350
 4 Not at all involved 333
 9 Don't know/refused 50

Column: 292  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q49
  • Q49 Get stock market updates

Survey Question:  How often, if ever, do you get information from news sources about what's currently happening in the financial markets -- that is, stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds? Do you do this ...?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Every day 559
 2 Several times a week 383
 3 About once a week 451
 4 About once a month OR 345
 5 Less often 789
 6 Never (VOL.) -- GO TO 58 584
 9 Don't know/refused (VOL.) -- GO TO 58 31

Column: 293  Width: 1  Type: numeric

  • Q50
  • Q50 Primary stock market news source

Survey Question:  What is your main news source for stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds ...?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 612
 2 Television 895
 3 Radio 103
 4 Magazines 60
 5 The Internet 568
 6 Other (VOL.) 179
 9 Don't know/refused 110

Column: 294  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if 1-5 in Q49. Read; rotate items but keep in same order for subsequent blocks.

  • Q51
  • Q51 Secondary stock market news source

Survey Question:  What would you say is your second most important source?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Newspapers 732
 2 Television 684
 3 Radio 266
 4 Magazines 174
 5 The Internet 328
 6 Other (VOL.) 162
 9 Don't know/refused 71

Column: 295  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if respondent gives a first choice. Read; rotate items but keep in same order for subsequent blocks.

  • Q52
  • Q52 Stock market news: newspapers

Survey Question:  Thinking again about your main source, which of the following newspapers, if any, do you turn to most often for regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds ...?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 The Wall Street Journal 91
 2 The Financial Times 5
 3 Investor's Business Daily 9
 4 USA Today 44
 5 Your daily newspaper 430
 6 Other (VOL.) 22
 9 Don't know/refused 11

Column: 296  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Newspaper follow-up. Ask if answered '1' newspapers in Q50. Read and rotate.

  • Q53
  • Q53 Stock market news: TV

Survey Question:  Thinking again about your main source, which of the following television outlets, if any, do you turn to most often for regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds ...?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 CNBC 128
 2 CNN or CNN fn 243
 3 MSNBC 53
 4 The Fox News cable channel 76
 5 Network television news 91
 6 Local television news 218
 7 Other (VOL.) 37
 9 Don't know/refused 49

Column: 297  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Television follow-up. Ask if answered '2' television in Q50. Read and rotate.

  • Q54
  • Q54 Stock market news: magazines

Survey Question:  Thinking again about your main source, which of the following magazines, if any, do you turn to most often for regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds ...?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Business Week 15
 2 Forbes 5
 3 Fortune 4
 4 Money Magazine 12
 5 Smart Money 2
 6 Other (VOL.) 12
 9 Don't know/refused 10

Column: 298  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Magazine follow-up. Ask if answered '4' magazines in Q50. Read and rotate.

  • Q55
  • Q55 Stock market news: Internet websites

Survey Question:  Where do you go on the Internet for regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds ... do you mostly visit ONE SPECIFIC website, or do you visit a lot of different websites?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 One specific website 319
 2 Lots of different websites 235
 9 Don't know/refused 14

Column: 299  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Internet follow-up. Ask if answered '5' Internet in Q50. Read and rotate.

  • Q55A
  • Q55A Stock market news: Internet homepage

Survey Question:  Is this the web page that comes up first each time you log on to the Internet, or is it some other page that you go to?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes, it's the opening page/home page 144
 2 No, it's some other 174
 9 Don't know/refused 1

Column: 300  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if '1' in Q55.

  • Q56
  • Q56 Stock market news: customized web page

Survey Question:  Do you have a customized web page online that gives you prices for the stocks or mutual funds that you personally own?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes 420
 2 No 1144
 9 Don't know/refused 20

Column: 301  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask all Internet users who get regular stock updates (Q38=1 and Q49=1-5).

  • Q56A
  • Q56A Stock market news: primary website

Survey Question:  Is this the website you use most often for regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds, OR is there some other site?

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 That is the main source 70
 2 There's some other 13
 9 Don't know/refused 2

Column: 302  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask if '1' in Q55 and '2' or '9' in Q55A.

  • Q57_1
  • Q57_1 Stock market news: wireless device 1

Survey Question:  Do you ever use a cell phone, a pager or any other type of wireless device to get regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds? (If yes, ask: "Which do you use, a cell phone, a pager or some other device?")

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes, cell phone 120
 2 Yes, pager 42
 3 Yes, other 11
 4 No 2339
 9 Don't know/refused 15

Column: 303  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask those who get regular stock updates (Q49=1-5). Accept multiple responses.

  • Q57_2
  • Q57_2 Stock market news: wireless device 2

Survey Question:  Do you ever use a cell phone, a pager or any other type of wireless device to get regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds? (If yes, ask: "Which do you use, a cell phone, a pager or some other device?")

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes, cell phone 1
 2 Yes, pager 8
 3 Yes, other 1
 4 No 4
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 304  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask those who get regular stock updates (Q49=1-5). Accept multiple responses.

  • Q57_3
  • Q57_3 Stock market news: wireless device 3

Survey Question:  Do you ever use a cell phone, a pager or any other type of wireless device to get regular stock market updates and quotes for specific stocks or mutual funds? (If yes, ask: "Which do you use, a cell phone, a pager or some other device?")

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency
 1 Yes, cell phone 0
 2 Yes, pager 0
 3 Yes, other 1
 4 No 0
 9 Don't know/refused 0

Column: 305  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask those who get regular stock updates (Q49=1-5). Accept multiple responses.

  • Q58
  • Q58 Get Investment news

Survey Question:  And next ... how often, if ever, do you get information from news sources about investing -- that is, information that helps you decide how and where to invest your money? Do you do this ...

Response Categories
Category Label Frequency