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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Social Problem Spending (variant 2)
natchldassistance for childcare
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? P. Assistance for childcare
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.2 | 19,788 | 1 | too little | |
| 34.5 | 11,717 | 2 | about right | |
| 7.3 | 2,491 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,983 | .d | don't know | ||
| 39,634 | .i | iap | ||
| 36 | .n | no answer | ||
| 50 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natscisupporting scientific research
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? Q. Supporting scientific research
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.1 | 12,103 | 1 | too little | |
| 46.6 | 13,397 | 2 | about right | |
| 11.3 | 3,256 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,600 | .d | don't know | ||
| 45,269 | .i | iap | ||
| 28 | .n | no answer | ||
| 46 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natenrgydeveloping alternative energy sources
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? R. Developing alternative energy sources
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.8 | 12,430 | 1 | too little | |
| 32.0 | 7,001 | 2 | about right | |
| 11.2 | 2,444 | 3 | too much | |
| 748 | .d | don't know | ||
| 53,043 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 25 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natspacyspace exploration:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? A. Space exploration
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.5 | 4,553 | 1 | too little | |
| 45.7 | 12,609 | 2 | about right | |
| 37.8 | 10,423 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,684 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,218 | .i | iap | ||
| 202 | .n | no answer | ||
| 10 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natenviythe environment:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? B. The environment
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.5 | 18,471 | 1 | too little | |
| 25.5 | 7,183 | 2 | about right | |
| 9.0 | 2,551 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,058 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,218 | .i | iap | ||
| 213 | .n | no answer | ||
| 5 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nathealyhealth:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? C. Health
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.9 | 19,406 | 1 | too little | |
| 21.3 | 6,094 | 2 | about right | |
| 10.8 | 3,076 | 3 | too much | |
| 664 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,218 | .i | iap | ||
| 221 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natcityyassistance to big cities:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? D. Assistance to big cities
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.5 | 6,029 | 1 | too little | |
| 41.4 | 10,628 | 2 | about right | |
| 35.1 | 9,015 | 3 | too much | |
| 3,530 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,218 | .i | iap | ||
| 244 | .n | no answer | ||
| 35 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natcrimylaw enforcement:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? E. Law enforcement
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.8 | 15,338 | 1 | too little | |
| 35.6 | 10,131 | 2 | about right | |
| 10.6 | 3,028 | 3 | too much | |
| 745 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,218 | .i | iap | ||
| 227 | .n | no answer | ||
| 12 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natdrugydrug rehabilitation:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? F. Drug rehabilitation
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.1 | 16,038 | 1 | too little | |
| 30.9 | 8,535 | 2 | about right | |
| 11.0 | 3,041 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,626 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,218 | .i | iap | ||
| 224 | .n | no answer | ||
| 17 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nateducyeducation:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? G. Education
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.3 | 21,487 | 1 | too little | |
| 19.8 | 5,719 | 2 | about right | |
| 5.9 | 1,711 | 3 | too much | |
| 349 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,217 | .i | iap | ||
| 202 | .n | no answer | ||
| 14 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natraceyassistance to black people: version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)?H. Assistance to Black people.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.2 | 8,960 | 1 | too little | |
| 43.2 | 11,312 | 2 | about right | |
| 22.6 | 5,908 | 3 | too much | |
| 2,939 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,217 | .i | iap | ||
| 329 | .n | no answer | ||
| 34 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natarmsynational defense:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? I. National defense
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.1 | 7,035 | 1 | too little | |
| 42.4 | 11,897 | 2 | about right | |
| 32.5 | 9,112 | 3 | too much | |
| 1,203 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,217 | .i | iap | ||
| 222 | .n | no answer | ||
| 13 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nataidyassistance to other countries:ver y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? J. Assistance to other countries
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | 2,075 | 1 | too little | |
| 22.5 | 6,376 | 2 | about right | |
| 70.1 | 19,824 | 3 | too much | |
| 953 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,217 | .i | iap | ||
| 239 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
natfareyassistance to the poor:version y
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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? K. Assistance to the poor
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.0 | 19,145 | 1 | too little | |
| 23.3 | 6,669 | 2 | about right | |
| 9.7 | 2,780 | 3 | too much | |
| 668 | .d | don't know | ||
| 46,217 | .i | iap | ||
| 212 | .n | no answer | ||
| 8 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |