1987 FLORIDA ANNUAL POLICY SURVEY
SURVEY RESEARCH LABORATORY
POLICY SCIENCES PROGRAM
FLORIDA STATE
UNIVERSITY
FEBRUARY 1987
v1
1. We are interested in how people are getting along financially these days. Would you say that you (and your family) are better off or worse off financially than you were a year ago?
1. Better
2. Same
3. Worse
8. DK
v2
2. Now looking ahead - do you think that a year from now you (and your family) will be better off financially or worse off or just about the same as now?
1. Better
2. Same
3. Worse
8. DK
v3
3. Looking ahead, which would you say is more likely - that the country as a whole will have continuous good times in the next five years or so, or that we will have bad times with periods of widespread unemployment or depression?
1. Good times
2. Good withqualifications
3. Pro/con, Undecided
4. Bad with qualifications
5. Bad Times
8. DK
v4
4. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what?
IF REPUBLICAN, ASK: Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not so strong Republican?
IF INDEPENDENT, ASK: Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republicans, or closer to the Democrats?
IF DEMOCRAT, ASK: Would you call yourself a not so strong Democrat or a strong Democrat?
(CODE OTHER PARTIES ONLY IF VOLUNTEERED)
1. Strong Republican
2. Not so strong Republican
3. Closer to Republicans
4. Independent/Neither
5. Closer to Democrats
6. Not so strong Democrat
7. Strong Democrat
8. DK
0. Other
v5
5. Have you ever thought of yourself as belonging to another party or as an independent?
1. Yes
2. No (Skip to Q6)
8. DK (Skip to Q6)
IF YES:
v6
A. What other party did you think of yourself belonging to?
READ RESPONSES IF NECESSARY
1. As a Republican
2. As an Independent
3. As a Democrat
4. Other (specify):
8. DK
v7
B. When did you change your mind about this?
CODE A YEAR IF POSSIBLE.
IF THE R CANNOT IDENTIFY A YEAR CODE ANYTHING THEY GIVE YOU.
PROBE: Was that in a particular year or a particular election?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
v8
6. I would now like you to evaluate how well your state and local governments and public officials are doing their jobs.
(READ OPTIONS AFTER QUESTIONS AS NECESSARY)
v9
A. How would you rate the job Bob Martinez is doing as governor?
1. Excellent
2.Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
5. Not long enough in office
8. DK
v10
B. How would you rate the job Bob Graham did as governor in the last 8 years?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. DK
v11
C. How would you rate the job the Florida legislature in Tallahassee is doing?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. DK
v12
D. How would you rate the job your local government is doing?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. DK
v13 v14
7. And what do you think are the most important problems facing the state of Florida?
PROBE: Are there any others?
(CODE UP TO TWO RESPONSES, CODE ANSWERS VERBATIM)
8. Would you please evaluate the following. If you are not familiar with one of them, please tell me and we can go the next question.
(REPEAT OPTIONS IF NECESSARY)
1=Excellent
2=Good
3=Fair
4=Poor
7=Not familiar
8=DK
v15
a. In general, would you say the public schools where you live are excellent, good, fair, poor - or aren't you familiar with the local schools? (K-12)
1 2 3 4 7 8
v16
b. And how about the state colleges and universities in Florida, would you say they are excellent, good, fair, or poor - or aren't you familiar with them?
1 2 3 4 7 8
v17
c. In general, would you say that law enforcement where you live is excellent, good, fair, or poor?
1 2 3 4 7 8
v18
d. How about the maintenance of roads and highways where you live? Is the maintenance excellent, good, fair, or poor?
1 2 3 4 7 8
v19
e. How about social services for the poor, disabled, and elderly? Are they excellent, good, fair, or poor?
1 2 3 4 7 8
v20
f. How about the quality of the fresh water where you live, is it excellent, good, fair, or poor?
1 2 3 4 7 8
9. Now I'm going to ask you some questions about spending by the state government in Tallahassee. Please bear in mind that eventually all government spending comes out of the taxes you and other Floridians pay. As I mention each program area, tell me whether you think the amount now being spent should be increased, kept at the present level or decreased.
1=Increase
2=Present level
3=Decrease
8=DK
v22 01. State highways and road systems
1 2 3 8
v23 02. Elderly people
1 2 3 8
v24 03. Public schools (K-12)
1 2 3 8
v25 04. State college and universities
1 2 3 8
v26 05. Protection of the environment
1 2 3 8
v27 06. Low income families with children
1 2 3 8
v28 07. Industrial development and attracting new industries
1 2 3 8
v29 08. To combat crime
1 2 3 8
v30 09. State prisons and correctional facilities
1 2 3 8
v31 10. Health care services
1 2 3 8
v32 11. Promote tourism
1 2 3 8
IF NO PROGRAM FOR INCREASE, SKIP TO Q11
v33
10. Of those program areas that you feel should receive increased spending, which one would you designate as your top priority for the increase? You mentioned (NAME PROGRAMS) . . . (CODE ONLY ONE PROGRAM)
IF NO PROGRAM FOR DECREASE, SKIP TO Q12
01. Highways
02. Elderly
03. Public schools
04. College/universities
05. Environment
06. Low income families
07. Industry development
08. Combat crime
09. Prisons
10. Health care
11. Promote tourism
98. DK
v34
11. Of those program areas which you feel should receive decreased spending, which one would you designate as your top priority for the decrease? You mentioned (NAME PROGRAMS)... (CODE ONLY ONE PROGRAM)
01. Highways
02. Elderly
03. Public schools
04. College/universities
05. Environment
06. Low income families
07. Industry development
08. Combat crime
09. Prisons
10. Health care
11. Promote tourism
98. DK
Now I am going to ask you about some current issues in state and local politics. In the 1986 November elections, Floridians voted to have a state lottery. I would like to ask you about the money that the state will receive from that lottery.
v35
12. Do you think the money from the lottery should be spent only for education, or do you think it should be spent on other programs in addition to education, or are you undecided about this?
1. Spend money only on education
2. Spend on other programs in addition to education
3. Undecided
8. DK
v36
13. Within the past year or two, do you think that crime in your neighborhood has increased, decreased or remained about the same?
1. Increased
2. About the same
3. Decreased
7. Not lived here that long
8. DK
v37
14. Do you think that population growth in your community is a major problem, a minor problem, or no problem at all?
1. Major problem
2. Minor problem
3. No problem
8. DK
15. In recent years, the federal government has reduced its spending on social programs such as housing for low income families. In response, a number of states, including Florida, have started to spend state tax money on providing housing for needy families. I would like to ask you several questions about spending by the state of Florida for housing.
READ QUESTION EACH TIME:
How important is it for the state government to provide affordable housing for:
1=Very important
2=Somewhat important
3=Not important at all
8=DK
v38 a. the elderly?(READ RESPONSES)
1 2 3 8
v39 b. the homeless?
1 2 3 8
v40 c. low income families making less than $13,000 a year?
1 2 3 8
16. Do you think the money the state of Florida spends on housing for...
1=Increased
2=Kept at present level
3=Decreased
8=DK
v41 a. the elderly should be (READ RESPONSES)
1 2 3 8
v42 b. the homeless should be (READ RESPONSES)
1 2 3 8
v43 c. low income families (families making less than $13,000) should be (READ RESPONSES)
1 2 3 8
IF NONE ARE MENTIONED FOR AN INCREASE, SKIP TO Q17
IF AT LEAST ONE (1) GROUP IS MENTIONED FOR AN INCREASE, ASK:
v44
d. Would you still favor spending more for housing for that/those group(s) you just mentioned, even if it costs your family an additional $30 a year in state taxes?
1. Yes
2. No
8. DK
IF MORE THAN ONE (1) GROUP IS MENTIONED FOR AN INCREASE, ASK:
v45
e. For those groups which you feel should receive increased spending for housing (READ GROUPS MENTIONED FOR AN INCREASE), which one would you designate as your top priority for an increase?
1. the elderly
2. the homeless
3. low income families
8. DK
17. In a number of communities throughout Florida, developers of new housing have to pay impact fees that are then used to cover the cost of providing public services such as roads, water and sewers for new housing developments. Impact fees are designed to keep residents from having to pay the costs of these services. Although impact fees are charged to developers, they can be passed along to new home buyers in the form of higher home prices. I want to know if you agree or disagree with the following statement about impact fees in your community.
v46
Impact fees should be charged against all new housing in your community in order to pay for services such as roads needed to serve that housing. Do you agree or disagree, or don't you have an opinion about this?
Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about this?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
5. No opinion
8. DK
v47
18. Let's turn to some questions about taxes. Some people think that state and local taxes should be reduced even if public services have to be cut. Others say we need these public services even if it means paying the same taxes. Which do you prefer - reducing taxes or
maintaining services?
1. Reduce taxes
2. Other/depends
3. Maintain services
7. No opinion
8. DK
19. Next, let me ask you about the taxes you pay. From your personal standpoint, please tell me for each tax I read off to you if you feel it is too high, too low, or about right?
IF TOO HIGH, ASK: Somewhat too high or much too high?
1=Much too high
2=Somewhat too high
3=About right
4=Too low
5=Do not pay
8=DK
v48 a. Florida state sales tax
1 2 3 4 5 8
v49 b. Local property tax
1 2 3 4 5 8
v50 c. State gasoline tax
1 2 3 4 5 8
v51
20. I am now going to ask you some questions about air pollution. Since 1975, most cars have been equipped with pollution control devices such as the catalytic converter, air pump, and fuel evaporative cannister. If you own a 1975 or later vehicle, to the best of your knowledge, are the pollution control devices operating properly?
0. No car
1. Yes
2. No
3. Car made b/f 1975
8. DK
v52
21. In your opinion, would disconnecting the pollution control devices improve a vehicle's gas mileage or engine performance?
1. Yes
2. No
8. DK
v53
22. In your opinion, would disconnecting the pollution control devices increase the amount of air pollution?
1. Yes
2. No
8. DK
3. Which of the following health problems do you consider to be caused by or made worse by air pollution from automobiles?
1=Yes
2=No
8=DK
v54 a. lead poisoning
1 2 8
v55 b. diabetes
1 2 8
v56 c. bronchitis
1 2 8
v57 d. carbon monoxide poisoning
1 2 8
v58 e. asthma
1 2 8
v59 f. toxic poisoning
1 2 8
v60
24. Are you aware that open burning is regulated in Florida? That is, open fires for the destruction of waste such as yard trash, commercial land clearing waste, and old structures.
1. Yes
2. No
8. DK
v61
25. Are you in favor of regulations control open burning and reduce of smoke in your neighborhood?
1. Yes
2. No
8. DK
Let's talk about a different subject.
v62
26. There has been some controversy recently concerning the textbooks used in public schools and the material contained in the text books. Think for a moment about public high school science classes. Do you think that public high school science classes should teach
(READ RESPONSES)
1. Only about Biblical creation
2. Only about evolution
3. About both evolution and Biblical creation
4. VOLUNTEERED: Teach neither
8. DK
v63
27. In explaining the origins of human beings, do you personally believe that the theory of evolution (Charles Darwin's theory of evolution) is more accurate, or do you believe that the theory of Biblical creation (creationism) is more accurate?
1. Theory of evolution more accurate
2. Theory of Biblical creation more accurate
3. Both equally accurate
4. Neither accurate
7. Refused
8. DK
v64
28. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement. If a parent objected to a textbook on religious grounds, the public schools should be required to supply the child with an alternate textbook. Do you agree or disagree? Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
8. DK
29. There are some things a parent could do if he or she objected to classroom materials used in the public schools. I will read you some of the actions a parent could take. For each one, I want you to tell me if you think the action would be very acceptable, somewhat acceptable, somewhat unacceptable or very unacceptable for a parent to take.
1=Very acceptable
2=Acceptable
3=Unacceptable
4=Very unacceptable
8=DK
v65 A. Request a conference with the student's teacher. Do you think this action would be
(READ RESPONSES 1 THRU 4 ONLY)
1 2 3 4 8
v66 B. Start a petition drive to change the school curriculum. Do you think this action would be
(READ RESPONSES 1 THRU 4 ONLY)
1 2 3 4 8
v67 C. Start a group lawsuit against the school system. Do you think this action would be
(READ RESPONSES 1 THRU 4 ONLY)
1 2 3 4 8
v68
30. Now, lets think about politics at the state level here in Florida. When you think about elections for governor and the state legislature here in Florida, generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what?
IF REPUBLICAN, ASK:
A. Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not so strong Republican?
IF INDEPENDENT, ASK:
B. Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republicans, or closer to the Democrats?
IF DEMOCRAT, ASK:
C. Would you call yourself a strong Democrat, or a not so strong Democrat?
(CODE OTHER PARTIES ONLY IF VOLUNTEERED)
1. Strong Republican
2. Not so strong Repbulican
3. Closer to Republ.
4. Independent/Neither
5. Closer to Democrats
6. Not so strong Democrat
7. Strong Democrat
8. DK
0. Other
v69
31. Some people seem to follow what's going on in government and public affairs most of the time, and others aren't that interested. How interested are you in the national government in Washington and national politics - very interested, somewhat interested, a little interested, or not at all interested?
1. Very interested
2. Somewhat interested
3. A little interested
4. Not at all interested
8. DK
v70
32. How would you rate the job Ronald Reagan is doing as president?
(READ RESPONSES)
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. DK
v71
33. Next I'll read you two opposing statements and then ask you to respond to them. So please listen carefully to the two statements and ask me to repeat them if necessary. Is the government in Washington too powerful for the good of the country and the individual person? Or do you feel that the powers of the government in Washington are not too great considering the serious problems it must solve? Or do you feel you are in the middle between these two positions? Which position do you prefer?
(IF MIDDLE SKIP TO Q34)
READ OPTIONS AS NECESSARY
1. Too much power
2. Middle (Skip to Q34)
3. Not too much power
7. Other/depends (Skip to Q34)
8. DK (Skip to Q34)
v72
A. Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?
1. Strongly
2. Not so strongly
8. DK
v73
34. Should the government in Washington see to it that every person has a job and a good standard of living? Or should the government just let each person get ahead on his own? Or do you feel you are in the middle between these two positions? Which position do you prefer?
1. Government provides jobs
2. Middle (Skip to Q35)
3. Get ahead on own
7. Other/depends (Skip to Q35)
8. DK (Skip to Q35)
v74
A. Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?
1. Strongly
2. Not so strongly
8. DK
v75
35. Should the government in Washington make every effort to improve the social and economic position of blacks and other minority groups? Or, should the government make no special effort to help minorities because they can help themselves? Or do you feel you are in the middle between these two positions? Which position do you prefer?
(IF MIDDLE SKIP TO Q36)
READ OPTIONS AS NECESSARY
1. Government efforts
2. Middle (Skip to Q36)
3. No special help
7. Other/depends (Skip to Q36)
8. DK (Skip to Q36)
v76
A. Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?
1. Strongly
2. Not so strongly
8. DK
v77
36. Should the taxes people pay to the national government in Washington be reduced even if public services have to be cut? Or do we need these public services even if it means paying the same taxes? Or do you feel you are in the middle between these two positions? Which position do you prefer?
(IF MIDDLE, SKIP TO Q37)
READ OPTION AS NECESSARY
1. Reduce taxes
2. Middle (Skip to Q37)
3. Maintain Services
4. Other/depends (Skip to Q37)
8. DK (Skip to Q37)
v78
A. Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?
1. Strongly
2. Not so strongly
8. DK
v79
37. Should public schools be allowed to start each day with a prayer? Or do you feel that prayers should not be allowed in the public schools? Or do you feel you are in the middle between these position? Which position do you prefer?
(IF MIDDLE, SKIP TO Q38)
READ OPTIONS AS NECESSARY
1. School prayer
2. Middle (Skip to Q38)
3. No school prayer
7. Other/depends (Skip to Q38)
8. DK (Skip to Q38)
v80
A. Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?
1. Strongly
2. Not so strongly
8. DK
v81
38. Some people think that the United States should become more involved in the internal affairs of Central American countries. Others believe that the U.S. should become less involved in this area. Which position do you prefer or do you feel that you are in the middle between these two positions?
(IF MIDDLE, SKIP TO Q39)
READ OPTIONS AS NECESSARY
1. U.S. more involved
2. Middle (Skip to Q39)
3. U.S. less involved
8. DK (Skip to Q39)
v82
A. Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?
1. Strongly
2. Not so strongly
8. DK
v83
39. Some people feel that defense spending should be increased. Others feel that defense spending should be decreased. Do you think that defense spending should be increased, decreased or do you feel that defense spending should be kept at the same level? Which position do you prefer?
READ OPTIONS AS NECESSARY.
1. Increased
2. Same level (Skip to Q40)
3. Decreased
8. DK (Skip to Q40)
v84
A. Do you feel strongly or not so about that?
1. Strongly
2. Not so strongly
8. DK
v85
40. Now thinking about the national government, when you think about elections, generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an
Independent, or what?
IF REPUBLICAN, ASK:
A. Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not so strong Republican?
IF INDEPENDENT, ASK:
B. Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republicans, or closer to the Democrats?
IF DEMOCRAT, ASK:
C. Would you call yourself a strong Democrat, or a not so strong Democrat?
(CODE OTHER PARTIES ONLY IF VOLUNTEERED)
1. Strong Republican
2. Not so strong Repbulican
3. Closer to Republican
4. Independent/Neither
5. Closer to Democrats
6. Not so strong Democrat
7. Strong Democrat
8. DK
0. Other
v86
41. How would you rate the job your member in the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. is doing?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
5. VOLUNTEERED: Don't know Representative (Skip to Q42)
8. DK (Skip to Q42)
v87 v88
A. Why do you feel that way?
PROBE: Are there any other reason?
CODE UP TO TWO RESPONSES
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
v89
42. How would you rate the job the United States Congress is doing?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. DK
v90
43. How about Lawton Chiles, one of Florida's Senators in Washington, D.C., how would you rate the job he has been doing?
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor
8. DK (Skip to Q44)
v91 v92
A. Why do you feel that way?
PROBE: Are there any other reason?
CODE UP TO TWO RESPONSES
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
v93 v94
44. I’d like to ask you what you think are the good and bad points about the 2 national parties.
A. Is there anything you particularly like about the Republican party?
01. Nothing
98. DK
(CODE VERBATIM UP TO 2 RESPONSES)
PROBE: Is there anything else?
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
v95 v96
B. Is there anything you particularly dislike about the Republican Party?
01. Nothing
98. DK
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
v97 v98
C. Is there anything you particularly like about the Democratic party?
01. Nothing
98. DK
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
v99 v100
D. Is there anything you particularly dislike about the Democratic party?
01. Nothing
98. DK
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
v101
45. Do you think there are major differences between what the two parties stand for, minor differences or no differences at all between the two parties?
1. Major differences
2. Minor differences
3. No differences
8. DK
v102
46. In polities today, do you think of yourself as a liberal, a conservative, or as middle-of-the-road, or don't you think of yourself in these terms?
1. Conservative
2. Middle of the road
3. Liberal
4. Don't think in these terms
8. DK
v103
47. How much of the time do you think you can trust the government in Washington to do what is right - just about always, most of the time, or only some of the time?
1. Just about always
2. Most of the time
3. Only some of the time
4. VOLUNTEERED: Never
8. DK
v104
48. In talking to people about elections, we often find a lot of people weren't able to vote because they weren't registered, or they were sick, or they just didn't have time. How about you, did you vote in the election in Florida this fall (November 1986)?
1. Yes
2. No (Skip to Q49)
8. DK (Skip to Q49)
v105
IF YES ASK:
A. Who did you vote for in the November 1986 election for governor?
1. Bob Martinez (R)
2. Steve Pacjic (D)
3. Other
7. Refused
8. DK/Don't remember
v106
B. Who did you vote for in the election for U.S. Senator?
1. Paula Hawkins (R)
2. Bob Graham (D)
3. Other
7. Refused
8. DK/Don't remember
v107
49. Did you vote in the 1984 presidential election when Walter Mondale ran against Ronald Reagan?
1. Yes
2. No (Skip to Q50)
7. Refused (Slip to Q50)
8. DK
v108
IF YES, ASK:
A. Who did you vote for?
1. Ronald Reagan (R)
2. Walter Mondale (D)
3. Other:
7. Refused
8. DK/Don't remember
v109
50. At present, are you registered to vote in the state of Florida?
1. Yes
2. No (Skip to Q51)
8. DK (Skip to Q51)
IF YES, ASK:
v110
A. Are you registered as a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent?
1. Republican (Slip to Q51)
2. Democrat
3. Independent (Slap to Q51)
4. Refused (Skip to Q51)
8. DK (Skip to Q51)
IF DEMOCRAT, ASK:
v111
B. In the Democratic primary last fall, did you support Steve Pacjic or Jim Smith?
1. Steve Pacjic
2. Jim Smith
3. Refused
8.DK
v112
51. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statement: Someday it will be shown that astrology can explain a lot of things. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you feel strongly about that or not very strongly?
1. Strongly agree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Strongly disagree
8. DK
Finally, to make the study complete, we need to know a few things about your background.
v113
52. What is your current marital status?
1. Married
2. Single
3. Separate or divorced
4. A widow or a widower
5. Other
v114
53. How many children do you have?
0. None (Slip to Q54)
CODE ACTUAL NUMBER
IF CHILDREN, ASK:
v115
A. How many of your children are under 18?
CODE ACTUAL NUMBER
v116
54. And in what year were you born?
(CODE LAST 2 DIGITS)
v117
55. Have you lived in Florida all your life?
1. Yes (Slip to Q56)
2. No
v118
In what year did you move to Florida?
(CODE LAST 2 DIGITS)
v119
56. Are you a Protestant, a Catholic, a Jew, something else, or don't you have a religious affiliation?
1. Protestant
2.Catholic
3. Jew (Skip to Q57)
4. Other: ______________ (Skip to Q57)
5. Nothing (Skip to Q57)
6. Refused (Skip to Q57)
8. DK (Slip to Q57)
v120
IF PROTESTANT OR CATHOLIC, ASK:
A. Do you consider yourself to be a "born again Christian"?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Refused
8. DK
IF CATHOLIC, SKIP TO Q57
v121
IF PROTESTANT, ASK: What denomination are you?
1. Baptist
2. Methodist
3. Lutheran
4. Presbyterian
5. Episcopalian
6. Assembly of God
7. Congregational
8. Unitarian
9. Pentecostal
10. Unity
11. Christian Science
12. Latter Day Saints (Mormon)
13. Nondenominational
14. Other
98. DK
v122
57. During the last month, how often did you attend religious services? Would you say...
(READ RESPONSES 1-6)
1. Not at all
2. Once
3. Twice
4. Three times
5. Four times
6. More than 4 times
8. DK
v123
58. How important would you say your religious beliefs are to you in your everyday life? Would you say they are (READ RESPONSES 1-5)
1. One of the most important things
2. Important
3. Somewhat important
4. A little important
5. Not important at all
7. Refused
8. DK
v124
59. Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible? (READ RESPONSES 1-3)
1. The Bible is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.
2. The Bible is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.
3. The Bible is an ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral precepts recorded by men.
4. VOLUNTEERED: None of the above
7. Refused
8. DK
v125
60. What was the highest grade or year of school you completed?
1. Eight years or less (Skip to Q62)
2. 9-11 years
3. Completed high school
4. Bsnss/tchncl
5. Some college
6. Completed college
7. Graduate/professional
8. DK
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61. Did you ever take any high school or college biology class?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Didn't go to high school/skipped
8. DK
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62. What is your race?
1. White
2. Black
3. Some other
4. Refused
8. DK
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63. Are you of Spanish or Hispanic origin?
IF YES, ASK: Are you of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, or some other Spanish origin?
1. No
2. Yes, Cuban
3. Yes, Mexican
4. Yes, Puerto Rican
5. Yes, other
8. DK
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64. Do you own or rent your home?
1. Own
2. Rent
3. Other
8. DK
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65. How many phone numbers does your home have?
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
5. Five
6.Six or more
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66. Now consider all sources of income for everyone living with you in 1986 before taxes. Please stop me when I get to your income level.
(READ CATEGORIES)
1. Under $5,000
2. $5,000 TO 10,000
3. $10,000 TO 15,000
4. $15,000 TO 20,000
5. $20,000 TO 25,000
6. $25,000 TO 30,000
7. $30,000 TO 40,000
8. Over $40,000
9.Refused
0. DK
That completes our survey. Thank you for your time and help. Good bye.
DO NOT ASK:
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Sex of respondent
1. Male
2. Female