Community Indicators Survey 2002: Miami Area - Broward County, FL

• CASEID
• Respondent ID number

Column: 1  Width: 6  Type: numeric

• WEIGHT
• Weight sums to unweighted number of cases

Column: 7  Width: 8  Type: numeric

• CITY
• City name

Column: 15  Width: 2  Type: numeric

• COUNTY
• County/population sampled

Column: 17  Width: 2  Type: numeric

• USR
• Urbanicity

Column: 19  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: For national sample only

• REGION
• Census Region

Column: 20  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: For national sample only

• CORES01
• Language of interview

Survey Question:  We're giving people a choice of being interviewed in English or in Spanish. Would you like to continue in English, or would you rather be interviewed in Spanish?

Column: 21  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORES01 asked only in the national Survey and four main community surveys: Long Beach, Calif.; Miami-Dade County, Fla.; Miami-Broward County, Fla.; San Jose, Calif.

• CORES02
• City or neighboring community

Survey Question:  First, do you currently live in the city of (CITY) or in a neighboring community?

Column: 22  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORES02 asked only in the main community surveys: Aberdeen, S.D.; Akron, Ohio; Biloxi, Miss.; Boca Raton, Fla.; Boulder, Colo.; Bradenton, Fla.; Charlotte, N.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Columbus, Ga.; Detroit, Mich.; Duluth, Minn.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Gary, Ind.; Grand Forks, N.D.; Lexington, Ky.; Long Beach, Calif.; Macon, Ga.; Miami-Dade County, Fla.; Miami-Broward County, Fla.; Milledgeville, Ga.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Philadelphia, Pa.; St. Paul, Minn.; San Jose, Calif.; State College, Pa.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Wichita, Kan.

• CORES04
• Describe where you now live

Survey Question:  Which of the following BEST describes the place where you now live?

Column: 23  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read. CORES04 asked only in the national survey and four secondary surveys, i.e., "regional" surveys conducted in counties adjacent to the main communities. These include: Detroit regional (Macomb, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties, Mich.); Lexington regional (Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, Montgomery and Woodford Counties, Ky.); Philadelphia regional (Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, Pa.); Charlotte regional (Carrubus and Union Counties, N.C., and York County, S.C.).

• CORED01
• Respondent's sex

Column: 24  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE01
• Rate area as place to live

Survey Question:  Overall, how would you rate the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area as a place to live? Would you say it is . . . ?

Column: 25  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORE02
• Length of residence

Survey Question:  About how long have you lived in the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area? Have you lived here . . . ?

Column: 26  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORE04A
• Rating of local police department

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) your local police department -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 27  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE04a through CORE04f were asked only in main community surveys.

• CORE04B
• Rating of local fire department

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) your local fire department -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 28  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE04a through CORE04f were asked only in main community surveys.

• CORE04C
• Rating of local public schools

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) your local public schools -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 29  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE04a through CORE04f were asked only in main community surveys.

• CORE04D
• Rating of city/town government

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) your city or town government -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 30  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE04a through CORE04f were asked only in main community surveys.

• CORE04E
• Rating of local public libraries

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) your local public libraries -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 31  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE04a through CORE04f were asked only in main community surveys.

• CORE04F
• Rating of local news media

Survey Question:  I'm going to read a list of local institutions and organizations. For each one, please tell me if you think they are doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job serving your community. (First/How about) your local news media, including newspapers and local TV news -- are they doing an excellent job, a good job, a fair job, or a poor job?

Column: 32  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE04a through CORE04f were asked only in main community surveys.

• CORE06A
• Crime at home at night

Survey Question:  And, in general, how safe would you say you and your family are from crime at each of the following locations? (First/How about,) at home at night -- are you very safe, somewhat safe, not too safe or not at all safe from crime?

Column: 33  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE06B
• Crime in neighborhood after dark

Survey Question:  And, in general, how safe would you say you and your family are from crime at each of the following locations? (First/How about,) when walking in your neighborhood after dark -- are you very safe, somewhat safe, not too safe or not at all safe from crime?

Column: 34  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE06C
• Crime downtown at night

Survey Question:  And, in general, how safe would you say you and your family are from crime at each of the following locations? (First/How about,) when downtown at night -- are you very safe, somewhat safe, not too safe or not at all safe from crime?

Column: 35  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: In the regional surveys, CORE06c referred to the main community: "...when in downtown (City) at night." In surveys conducted in neighboring cities, i.e., "second city surveys," CORE06c referred to that city: "...when in downtown (Second City) at night." Second City surveys were conducted in conjunction with four main community surveys: Columbus, Ga. (Phenix City, Ala.); Duluth, Minn. (City of Superior, Wis.); Grand Forks, N.D. (Polk County, Minn); Philadelphia, Pa. (Camden, N.J.).

• CORE06D
• Crime in downtown (CITY) at night

Survey Question:  And, in general, how safe would you say you and your family are from crime at each of the following locations? (First/How about,) when in downtown (CITY) at night -- are you very safe, somewhat safe, not too safe or not at all safe from crime?

Column: 36  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: CORE06d was asked only in second city surveys and referred to the main community associated with that city.

• CORE07
• Impact on community

Survey Question:  Overall, how much impact do you think people like you can have in making your community a better place to live . . . ?

Column: 37  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORE08
• Most effective way to have impact

Survey Question:  And what do you think is the most effective way people can have an impact? Is it to . . . ?

Column: 38  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask CORE08 of those who think they can have an impact (CORE07=1-3). Read and rotate categories. Always ask [code 5] last.

• CORE11A
• Volunteer tutoring or education

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. (In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about) a tutoring or other educational program such as an after-school program or Sunday school classes?

Column: 39  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11B
• Volunteer arts or cultural group

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. (In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about) an arts or cultural group, such as a museum, theater or music group?

Column: 40  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11C
• Volunteer youth development

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. (In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about) a youth development program such as a daycare center, scouts or little league?

Column: 41  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11D
• Volunteer neighborhood group

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. (In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about) a neighborhood or civic group such as a block association or neighborhood watch?

Column: 42  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE11E
• Volunteer poor, elderly, homeless

Survey Question:  Now as I read a list of community programs and groups, please tell me if you spent time volunteering for a program or group like this in the PAST 12 MONTHS. By volunteering I mean spending your time helping without being paid for it. (In the past 12 months have you volunteered your time to/ How about) a program that helps poor, elderly or homeless people?

Column: 43  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE12A
• In past year, art museum

Survey Question:  Now still thinking about your activities... IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to an art museum, or other place that displays art work?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 44  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12B
• In past year, science or history museum

Survey Question:  IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to a science or history museum?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 46  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12C
• In past year, symphony orchestra

Survey Question:  IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to hear a symphony orchestra?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 48  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12D
• In past year, other live music

Survey Question:  IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to hear any other type of live music performance?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 50  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12E
• In past year, play/dance/other

Survey Question:  IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you attended a play, dance or other theater performance?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 52  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12F
• In past year, see a movie

Survey Question:  IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to see a movie?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 54  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE12G
• In past year, see a sports event

Survey Question:  IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, about how many times, if at all, have you done the following activities? In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to see a sports event?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 56  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number.

• CORE13A
• In 2001, contribute to religious orgs

Survey Question:  Last year, that is in 2001, did you or any member of your household, contribute any money, property, or other items to your church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship?

Column: 58  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE18
• In 2001, contribute to other charity

Survey Question:  In the year 2001, did you or any member of your household contribute any money, property, or other items to a charity or nonprofit organization OTHER than your church or place of worship?

Column: 59  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE19
• Can people be trusted

Survey Question:  Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?

Column: 60  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE14
• Know your neighbors

Survey Question:  Do you happen to know the names of your neighbors who live close to you, or not? (IF YES, PROBE:) All of them or only some of them?

Column: 61  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE20
• Rate job opportunities for youth

Survey Question:  Now think about the job prospects and career opportunities for young people in your local area. How would you rate it in terms of JOB OPPORTUNITIES for young people? Would you say your local area provides young people with excellent job opportunities, good job opportunities, fair job opportunities, or poor job opportunities?

Column: 62  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16A
• Rate problem -crime, drugs, violence

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY /TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) crime, drugs or violence -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 63  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16B
• Rate problem -unemployment

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY /TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) unemployment -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 64  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16C
• Rate problem -quality education

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) the public schools do not provide quality education -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 65  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16E
• Rate problem-homelessness

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) homelessness -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 66  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16F
• Rate problem -lack arts/culture

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) not enough arts or cultural activities -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 67  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16G
• Rate problem -illiteracy

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) illiteracy, that is people do not have basic reading skills -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 68  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16H
• Rate problem -lack quality childcare

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) not enough AFFORDABLE, quality child care -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 69  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16I
• Rate problem -abandoned buildings

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) abandoned or run-down buildings -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 70  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16K
• Rate problem -unsupervised youth

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) too many unsupervised children and teenagers -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 71  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16L
• Rate problem-people not involved

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) people don't get involved in efforts to improve the community -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 72  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16M
• Rate problem -lack affordable housing

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) not enough AFFORDABLE housing -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 73  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16J
• Rate problem -unreliable public transit

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) limited or unreliable public transportation -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 74  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORE16N
• Rate problem -racial tension

Survey Question:  Again, thinking about the (CITY/TYPE OF PLACE LIVE IN) area . . . I'm going to read a list of problems some communities face. For each one, please tell me if it is a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem in the community where you live. (First/Next,) tension between different racial and ethnic groups -- is this a big problem, a small problem, or not a problem (in the community where you live)?

Column: 75  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM01A
• How often national daily newspaper

Survey Question:  Now I have a few questions about where you get news and information... How often do you read a NATIONAL daily newspaper such as the New York Times or USA Today -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 76  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM01B
• How often local daily newspaper

Survey Question:  How often do you read a LOCAL daily newspaper -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 77  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM01C
• How often local TV news

Survey Question:  How often do you watch LOCAL TV news about your viewing area -- every day, a few times a week, once a week, less than once a week, or never?

Column: 78  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM02A
• Believe local daily newspaper

Survey Question:  Please rate how much you think you can believe each of the following news organizations I describe. (First,/And) the LOCAL daily newspaper you are most familiar with? Would you say you believe almost all of what it says, most of what it says, only some, or almost nothing of what it says?

Column: 79  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• COREM02B
• Believe local TV news

Survey Question:  Please rate how much you think you can believe each of the following news organizations I describe. (First,/And) the LOCAL TV news program you are most familiar with? Would you say you believe almost all of what it says, most of what it says, only some, or almost nothing of what it says?

Column: 80  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• WEB01
• Do you ever go online

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

Column: 81  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• WEB02
• Location usually go online

Survey Question:  And where are you when you usually go online -- at work or school, at home or somewhere else?

Column: 82  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask WEB02 if go online (WEB01=1).

• WEB03
• How often do you go online

Survey Question:  In general, how often do you go online -- several times a day, about once a day, 3 to 5 days a week, 1 to 2 days a week, once every few weeks, or less often?

Column: 83  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask WEB03 if go online (WEB01=1).

• WEB04A
• How often online for email

Survey Question:  Next, I have a few questions about different ways people use the internet. How often, if ever, do you go online to send or read email? Do you do this often, sometimes, hardly ever, or never?

Column: 84  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask WEB04A if go online (WEB01=1).

• WEB04B
• How often online for natl/internatl news

Survey Question:  Next, I have a few questions about different ways people use the internet. How often, if ever, do you go online to get NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL news? Do you do this often, sometimes, hardly ever, or never?

Column: 85  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask WEB04B if go online (WEB01=1).

• WEB04C
• How often online for local news

Survey Question:  Next, I have a few questions about different ways people use the internet. How often, if ever, do you go online to get LOCAL news? Do you do this often, sometimes, hardly ever, or never?

Column: 86  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask WEB04C if go online (WEB01=1).

• CORED02
• Employment

Survey Question:  Finally, I have just a few questions so we can describe the people who took part in our survey... Are you now employed full -time, part-time, are you retired, or are you not employed for pay?

Column: 87  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED02A
• Also student

Survey Question:  Are you also a full- or part-time student?

Column: 88  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask CORED02A if do not volunteer "a student" (CORED02 not code 6).

• CORED03
• Marital status

Survey Question:  Are you married, living as married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married?

Column: 89  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED04
• Parent/guardian of minor

Survey Question:  Are you the parent or guardian of any children under age 18 now living in your household?

Column: 90  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED05A
• Children under age five

Survey Question:  Are any of these children UNDER AGE FIVE?

Column: 91  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED05B
• Children five to 17 years old

Survey Question:  Are any of these children FIVE TO 17 YEARS OLD?

Column: 92  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED06
• Registered to vote

Survey Question:  Are you now registered to vote in your precinct or election district, or haven't you had a chance to register?

Column: 93  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED07
• Describe political views

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

Column: 94  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORED08
• Attend church

Survey Question:  How often do you go to church, synagogue, or some other place of worship? Would you say . . . ?

Column: 95  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORED09
• Age

Survey Question:  What is your age?

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 18; Maximum value = 96

Column: 96  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact age up to age 96.

• CORED10
• Education

Survey Question:  What is the last grade or class you completed in school?

Column: 98  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Do not read.

• CORED11
• Hispanic or Latino background

Survey Question:  Are you of Hispanic or Latino background, such as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban or other Spanish background?

Column: 99  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED12
• Race

Survey Question:  What is your race? Are you white, black, Asian, American Indian or some other race? (IF R SAYS HISPANIC OR LATINO, PROBE:) Do you consider yourself a WHITE (Hispanic/Latino) or a BLACK (Hispanic/Latino)?

Column: 100  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: If R does not say white, black or one of the race categories listed, record as "other" (code 6).

• CORED13
• Also mixed race

Survey Question:  Could you also describe yourself as mixed race because, for example, your parents or grandparents have different racial backgrounds from one another?

Column: 102  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask CORED13 if do not volunteer mixed race or refuse (CORED12 not 5, 9).

• CORED14
• Own or rent your home

Survey Question:  Do you own or rent your home?

Column: 103  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CORED15
• Total family income before taxes

Survey Question:  Approximately what is your total family income before taxes - just tell me when I get to the right category.

Column: 104  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read.

• CORED15A
• Income under or over $20,000

Survey Question:  (IF CORED15=8: Do you happen to know/IF CORED15=9: Would you mind telling me) if in 2001 your total family income from all sources, before taxes, was under $20,000 or $20,000 or more? (IF NECESSARY:) Your best guess is fine.

Column: 105  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Ask CORED15A if don't know or refuse income (CORED15 is code 8,9).

• CORED16
• In last year -unable to pay basics

Survey Question:  At any time in the last 12 months, have you and your family had a time when you could not pay for basic living costs such as food, rent, or heating or electric bills?

Column: 106  Width: 1  Type: numeric

• CUST03
• View of teens in groups

Survey Question:  I'm going to read you two statements some people have made about teenagers IN THE (CITY) AREA. Please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your view, even if neither one is exactly right. Here are the statements . . . most teenagers who hang out in groups are looking for something to do and aren't trying to cause any trouble (OR) most teenagers who hang out in groups are involved with gangs and are looking to cause trouble. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 107  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Bradenton; Milledgeville-T)

• CUST04
• Rate after school or summer programs

Survey Question:  How would you rate the quality of after-school or summer programs for children in your community? Would you say they are . . . ?

Column: 108  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read categories 1-4. (Bradenton; Columbus, Ga.; Milledgeville-T; Philadelphia) The Philadelphia survey had slightly different wording: "How would you rate the quality of after-school programs for children in your community?"

• CUST05
• Keep children safe from crime

Survey Question:  After I read you four choices, tell me which ONE you think is the BEST way to keep children in your community safe from violent crime. Would it be . . . ?

Column: 109  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-4. (Bradenton; Columbus, Ga.; Milledgeville-T).

• CUST06
• Local govt spending on schools

Survey Question:  From what you know about how local tax money is spent, do you think the local government spends too much money on the public schools, too little money, or about the right amount?

Column: 110  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Aberdeen-T)

• CUST10
• View of elected officials

Survey Question:  As I read a pair of statements, please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither one is exactly right. . Here are the statements . . . most elected officials in (CITY) don't care what people like me think (OR) most elected officials in (CITY) care what people like me think. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 111  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Duluth)

• CUST13
• Weekly travel by car

Survey Question:  In a typical week, about how many hours do you spend traveling by car? (IF NECESSARY PROBE:) "Just your best guess is fine."

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 96

Column: 112  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number in whole hours. (Miami-Dade, Miami-Broward, Palm Beach County-T)

• CUST14
• Leisure in other S. Fla. counties

Survey Question:  How often do you go to other counties in South Florida, such as (COUNTY), to do leisure activities, including dining out, shopping or going to a movie? Do you go several times a week, about once a week, about once a month, several times a year, or don't you go to other counties in South Florida to do leisure activities?

Column: 114  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Miami-Dade, Miami-Broward, Palm Beach County-T)

• CUST17
• Importance local charity

Survey Question:  There are many different ways to help out in the community. Considering all the ways people living in the (CITY) area can help out, how important would you say it is to contribute to local charities and other nonprofit organizations -- very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all important?

Column: 115  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Boulder-T)

• CUST23
• Biggest influence on youth

Survey Question:  Thinking now about youth in (CITY), which of the following groups do you think has the biggest influence on the values and the actions of children and teenagers today? Would you say. . . ?

Column: 116  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-5. Accept only one response. (Akron-T, Bradenton)

• CUST23B
• Should influence youth

Survey Question:  And still thinking about youth in Akron, which of the following groups do you think SHOULD HAVE the biggest influence on the values and the actions of children and teenagers? Would you say. . . ?

Column: 117  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories in same order as CUST23. Accept only one response. (Akron)

• CUST25
• Race relations in five years

Survey Question:  Looking ahead five years from today, please tell me if you think race relations in your community will get better, get worse, or stay about the same?

Column: 118  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National-T; Charlotte-T; Columbia, SC-T; Columbus, Ga.-T; Lexington-T; Macon-T; Milledgeville, Tallahassee-T)

• CUST26A
• Importance -business downtown

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? (First/How about) revitalizing business in downtown (CITY) -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 119  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Detroit-T, Fort Wayne-T, St. Paul) In the Fort Wayne Survey, "on the Southeast side of" was used in place of "in downtown" in CUST26a, b and d.

• CUST26B
• Importance -improving housing downtown

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? (First/How about) improving the quality of housing in downtown (CITY) -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 120  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Detroit-T, Fort Wayne-T, St. Paul) In the Fort Wayne Survey, "on the Southeast side of" was used in place of "in downtown" in CUST26a, b and d.

• CUST26D
• Importance -reducing crime downtown

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? (First/How about) reducing crime in downtown (CITY) -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 121  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Detroit-T, Fort Wayne-T, St. Paul) In the Fort Wayne Survey, "on the Southeast side of" was used in place of "in downtown" in CUST26a, b and d.

• CUST28
• Treatment of blacks/whites

Survey Question:  Thinking about people in the (CITY) area, would you say that. . . ?

Column: 122  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1 and 2. (Macon-T, Myrtle Beach-T)

• CUST33
• Govt action for economic prosperity

Survey Question:  Thinking about what local government can do to ensure economic prosperity in the (CITY) area, do you think the local government should. . . provide more support for farms, ranches and other agricultural businesses that have been a major part of the local economy (OR) do more to attract NEW kinds of industries to the (CITY) area ?

Column: 123  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1 and 2. (Aberdeen-T, Grand Forks-T)

• CUST35
• Responsible for solving economic problems

Survey Question:  Thinking about the economic problems in the (CITY) area, which of the following do you think should be most responsible for solving those problems. . . ?

Column: 124  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-3 as a group and 4 and 5 as a pair. (Grand Forks-T)

• CUST37A
• Teen preg.-poverty and poor education

Survey Question:  One problem in the (CITY) area is teenage pregnancies. People have many different explanations for why this continues to be a problem. Please tell me whether YOU think each of the following contributes a lot, some, only a little or not at all to this problem . . . poverty and poor education? (IF NECESSARY PROMPT:) Does this contribute a lot, some, only a little or not at all (to teenage pregnancies in the (CITY) area)?

Column: 125  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Macon)

• CUST37B
• Teen preg. -decline in moral values

Survey Question:  One problem in the (CITY) area is teenage pregnancies. People have many different explanations for why this continues to be a problem. Please tell me whether YOU think each of the following contributes a lot, some, only a little or not at all to this problem . . . a decline in moral values? (IF NECESSARY PROMPT:) Does this contribute a lot, some, only a little or not at all (to teenage pregnancies in the (CITY) area)?

Column: 126  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Macon)

• CUST37C
• Tenn preg. -parents neglecting

Survey Question:  One problem in the (CITY) area is teenage pregnancies. People have many different explanations for why this continues to be a problem. Please tell me whether YOU think each of the following contributes a lot, some, only a little or not at all to this problem . . . parents neglecting their responsibilities? (IF NECESSARY PROMPT:) Does this contribute a lot, some, only a little or not at all (to teenage pregnancies in the (CITY) area)?

Column: 127  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Macon)

• CUST38
• View of local growth/development

Survey Question:  Some people think that local government should continue to plan for and encourage growth and new development concentrated in the (CITY) suburbs in (HOME COUNTY). Others think that local government should try to limit growth in suburbs and focus its efforts on downtown (CITY). Which comes closer to your view?

Column: 128  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Wichita-T)

• CUST39
• View of tourism/population growth

Survey Question:  People have different opinions about the recent dramatic growth in (Myrtle Beach's tourism and its full-time) population. Some people say growth has been MOSTLY GOOD for (CITY) because it has brought jobs and more economic opportunity. Others say growth has been MOSTLY BAD because it has meant crowded schools, more traffic and strained government services. Which comes closer to your view?

Column: 129  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Myrtle Beach-T)

• CUST41A
• Need to improve quality of teachers

Survey Question:  Based on your own experiences or those of people you know who have children, do you think there is a great need, some need, or no need for local public schools (in the (CITY) area) to improve the quality of teachers?

Column: 130  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbia, S.C.-T; Tallahassee-T)

• CUST41B
• Need to reduce class sizes

Survey Question:  Based on your own experiences or those of people you know who have children, do you think there is a great need, some need, or no need for local public schools (in the (CITY) area) to reduce class sizes?

Column: 131  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbia, S.C.-T; Tallahassee-T)

• CUST41C
• Need to offer parental participation

Survey Question:  Based on your own experiences or those of people you know who have children, do you think there is a great need, some need, or no need for local public schools (in the (CITY) area) to provide more opportunities for parents to participate in the learning process?

Column: 132  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbia, S.C.-T; Tallahassee-T)

• CUST41D
• Need to update resources

Survey Question:  Based on your own experiences or those of people you know who have children, do you think there is a great need, some need, or no need for local public schools (in the (CITY) area) to update resources for teaching such as books, computers, and other materials?

Column: 133  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbia, S.C.-T; Tallahassee-T)

• CUST41E
• Need to encourage racial tolerance

Survey Question:  Based on your own experiences or those of people you know who have children, do you think there is a great need, some need, or no need for local public schools (in the (CITY) area) to actively encourage racial tolerance among students?

Column: 134  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbia, S.C.-T; Tallahassee-T)

• CUST42
• Officials for tourists/residents

Survey Question:  Do you think that most local officials in (HOME COUNTY) care more about the happiness and needs of TOURISTS, OR more about the happiness and needs of FULL-TIME RESIDENTS?

Column: 135  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Myrtle Beach-T)

• CUST46
• Help recent immigrants transition

Survey Question:  As you may know, increasing numbers of recent immigrants are living in the (CITY) area. "Recent immigrants" means people who have come to live in this country in the last 10 years. Please tell me which of the following you think would do the MOST to help their transition into the community. Would you say . . . ?

Column: 136  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-4. (St. Paul-T, Boulder, Wichita)

• CUST47A
• Effect of immigrants on area

Survey Question:  Do you think recent immigrants have done more to improve the (CITY) area or to create problems for the (CITY) area - or haven't they had much effect either way? (IF CREATED PROBLEMS, PROBE:) Would you say they have created BIG problems or only SMALL problems?

Column: 137  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (St. Paul-T, Boulder, Wichita)

• CUST47B
• Effect of immigrants on neighborhood

Survey Question:  And, do you think recent immigrants have done more to improve YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD or to create problems for YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD - or haven't they had much effect either way? (IF CREATED PROBLEMS, PROBE:) Would you say they have created BIG problems or only SMALL problems?

Column: 138  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (St. Paul-T, Boulder, Wichita)

• CUST49
• View of Penn State's role

Survey Question:  People have different opinions about the role Penn State University should play in efforts to improve Centre County that are NOT directly related to the University itself. After I read three choices, please tell me which one comes closest to your own opinion. First, . . . ?

Column: 139  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read categories 1-3 in order. (State College-T)

• CUST54A
• Arts/culture in area -easy to get to

Survey Question:  I'd like to know what your impression is about going to arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area, WHETHER YOU'VE DONE THIS RECENTLY OR NOT. Would you say that arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area are USUALLY easy to get to, or not?

Column: 140  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary, Fort Wayne)

• CUST54B
• Arts/culture in area -exciting

Survey Question:  (I'd like to know what your impression is about going to arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area, WHETHER YOU'VE DONE THIS RECENTLY OR NOT.) Would you say that arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area are USUALLY exciting or usually boring?

Column: 141  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary, Fort Wayne)

• CUST54C
• Arts/culture in area -exposed to ideas

Survey Question:  (I'd like to know what your impression is about going to arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area, WHETHER YOU'VE DONE THIS RECENTLY OR NOT.) Would you say that arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area are USUALLY activities where you are exposed to ideas or cultures different from your own, or not?

Column: 142  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary, Fort Wayne)

• CUST54D
• Arts/culture in area -people like you

Survey Question:  (I'd like to know what your impression is about going to arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area, WHETHER YOU'VE DONE THIS RECENTLY OR NOT.) Would you say that arts and cultural activities in the (CITY) area are GENERALLY activities where the people there are a lot like you, or not?

Column: 143  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary, Fort Wayne)

• CUST55
• Event reflects own racial/ethnic

Survey Question:  If you are looking for an arts or cultural event you might want to attend, how important is it to you that the event reflect your own racial OR ethnic background. Would you say very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important?

Column: 144  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Gary, Fort Wayne, Philadelphia)

• CUST56A
• Importance jobs in Fayette county

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? (First/How about) more jobs and economic development in Fayette County -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 145  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Lexington-T)

• CUST56B
• Importance jobs in poorer counties

Survey Question:  How important is each of the following to the overall quality of YOUR life? (First/How about) more jobs and economic development in other, poorer counties of Eastern Kentucky -- is this very important to YOUR quality of life, somewhat important, only a little important, or not at all important to your quality of life?

Column: 146  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Lexington-T)

• CUST57
• Priorities for helping poor

Survey Question:  People have different opinions about where money should be spent to help poor people. As I read a pair of statements about this issue, please tell me if the first statement or second statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither one is exactly right. Here are the statements . . . helping poor people in (Fayette County/State College) should come first, even if that means less help for people in (poorer counties in eastern Kentucky/rural townships in Centre County) (OR) helping people in the poorer counties in (poorer counties in eastern Kentucky/rural townships in Centre County) should come first, even if that means less help for poor people (in Fayette County/who live in State College). (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 147  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Lexington-T, State College)

• CUST59
• View of tech boom

Survey Question:  People have different opinions about the technology boom in Silicon Valley. Some people say the technology boom has been MOSTLY GOOD for Santa Clara County because it has brought jobs and more economic opportunity. Others say the boom has been MOSTLY BAD because it has meant higher costs for housing, more traffic and more pollution. Which comes closer to your view?

Column: 148  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (San Jose-T)

• CUST60
• Officials for companies/residents

Survey Question:  Do you think most local officials in (HOME COUNTY) care more about the happiness and needs of COMPANIES AND CORPORATIONS that do business in the area, OR more about the happiness and needs of RESIDENTS?

Column: 149  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (San Jose-T)

• CUST65
• View of voting

Survey Question:  Next I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. As I read each pair, please tell me if the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your view, even if neither one is exactly right. The first pair is . . . voting in LOCAL elections is worthwhile because it gives people like me some say about how the government runs things (OR) voting in LOCAL elections is a waste of time because the politicians who get elected generally ignore voters' concern. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 150  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (National)

• CUST66
• View of free speech

Survey Question:  (I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. As I read each pair, please tell me if the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your view, even if neither one is exactly right.) The next pair of statements is . . . people should be allowed to say whatever they want publicly, even if what they say is insulting to people of a particular race, ethnicity, or nationality (OR) there should be limits to what people can say publicly when what they say is insulting to people of a particular race, ethnicity, or nationality. (IF NECESSARY:) Which one comes closer to your view?

Column: 151  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (National)

• CUST67
• Children enter school ready to learn

Survey Question:  All in all, would you say most children in your local area enter their first year of school ready to learn, or not?

Column: 152  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National)

• CUST68
• Children better off than parents

Survey Question:  Looking to the future, do you think most children in the (CITY) area will grow up to be better off or worse off than their parents?

Column: 153  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Columbus, Ga.)

• CUST69
• Ease of selling home in area

Survey Question:  What's your impression about the real estate market in the (CITY) area? Is it very easy, easy, difficult, or very difficult for people in your area to sell their homes?

Column: 154  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (National, Aberdeen, Akron, Detroit, Miami-Dade, Miami-Broward, Palm Beach County, San Jose) The national survey had slightly different wording: "What's your impression about the real estate market in your local area?..."

• CUST70
• Obligation to help nearby counties

Survey Question:  How much of an obligation do you and people living in your community have to help solve the problems of the neighboring counties near (CITY) and (HOME COUNTY) -- a major obligation, a minor obligation or no obligation at all?

Column: 155  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Detroit, Gary)

• CUST71
• Planned length of residence

Survey Question:  Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about living in the (CITY) area and your future plans, even if none is exactly right? Here are the statements . . . I'm happy here and will probably stay for the next five years, I'm unhappy here but will probably stay for the next five years, OR I'm unhappy and will probably move in the next five years? (IF NECESSARY:) Which one best describes how you feel?

Column: 156  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read in order. (Duluth-T)

• CUST72
• Economics - right direction

Survey Question:  Considering just the ECONOMIC situation in the area, do you think things in (CITY) are generally going in the right direction or are they seriously off on the wrong track?

Column: 157  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: (Duluth)

• CUST73
• Community as place to raise children

Survey Question:  How would you rate the community you live in as a place to raise children? Would you say it is . . .?

Column: 158  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read. (Long Beach)

• CUST74
• Most important for tax funds

Survey Question:  As you may know, many communities use tax dollars to help pay for early childhood development programs, including programs to help children get ready to start school. Thinking specifically about the needs of young children in (CITY), which ONE of the following types of programs do you think is the most important to support with these tax funds . . . ?

Column: 159  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-3. (Long Beach, Philadelphia, State College) The stem of the Long Beach question had slightly different wording: "As you may know, the state of California gives tax dollars to each county to help pay for early childhood development programs. . ."

• CUST75
• Most important preschool goal

Survey Question:  In (CITY), many young children attend preschool programs to get ready to start kindergarten or first grade. Which ONE of the following do you think is most important for children to do in preschool programs . . . ?

Column: 160  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate categories 1-3. (Long Beach, Philadelphia, State College)

• CUST76
• View on Everglades and economic growth

Survey Question:  People in the (CITY) area have different opinions about the importance of the Everglades and economic growth. As I read a pair of statements about these issues, please tell me if the first statement or the second statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither one is exactly right. Here are the statements . . . protecting the Everglades should be given priority, even at the risk of curbing economic growth (OR) economic growth should be given priority, even if the Everglades suffer to some extent. (IF NECESSARY:) Which comes closer to your view?

Column: 161  Width: 1  Type: numeric
Text: Read and rotate statements. (Miami-Dade, Miami-Broward, Palm Beach County)

• CUST77A
• In past year, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum

Survey Question:  As I read a list of some specific local museums and cultural sites, please tell me about how many times, if at all, you have gone there in THE PAST 12 MONTHS. (PROMPT:) In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to the George Ohr Arts and Culture Center, also called the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum? (IF NECESSARY PROBE:) "Just your best guess is fine."

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 162  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number. (Biloxi)

• CUST77B
• In past year, Anderson Museum of Art

Survey Question:  As I read a list of some specific local museums and cultural sites, please tell me about how many times, if at all, you have gone there in THE PAST 12 MONTHS. (PROMPT:) In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art? (IF NECESSARY PROBE:) "Just your best guess is fine."

Range of Valid Numeric Responses
Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 96

Column: 164  Width: 2  Type: numeric
Text: Record exact number. (Biloxi)

• CUST77C
• In past year, L.Meadows Discovery Center

Survey Question:  As I read a list of some specific local museums and cultural sites, please tell me about how many times, if at all, you have gone there in THE PAST 12 MONTHS. (PROMPT:) In the past 12 months, about how many times have you gone to the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, also called the children's museum? (IF NECESSARY PROBE:) "Just your best guess is fine."

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