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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
spkhome1what language(s) do you speak at home?
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What language(s) do you speak at home? PLEASE FILL IN At home, I speak... First response
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-54)
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
spkhome2what language(s) do you speak at home?
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What language(s) do you speak at home? PLEASE FILL IN At home, I speak... Second response
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-61)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
spklang1what language(s) do you speak well?
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What language(s) do you speak well? PLEASE FILL IN. First response
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-45)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
spklang2what language(s) do you speak well?
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What language(s) do you speak well? PLEASE FILL IN. Second response
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-42)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
spklang3what language(s) do you speak well?
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What language(s) do you speak well? PLEASE FILL IN. Third response
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-43)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
citizenare you a citizen of america?
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A. Are you a citizen of America?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.1 | 5,186 | 1 | yes | |
| 4.9 | 266 | 2 | no | |
| 66,658 | .i | iap | ||
| 30 | .n | no answer | ||
| 15 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
parcitwere your parents citizens of america?
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B. At the time of your birth, were both, one or neither of your parents citizens of America?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.1 | 3,331 | 1 | both were citizens of america | |
| 1.7 | 64 | 2 | only father was a citizen of america | |
| 1.1 | 43 | 3 | only mother was a citizen of america | |
| 10.1 | 386 | 4 | neither was a citizen of america | |
| 10 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,298 | .i | iap | ||
| 23 | .n | no answer | ||
| 3,544 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
ethclosehow close feel to your ethnic or racial group?
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How close do you feel to your ethnic or racial group?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.2 | 957 | 1 | very close | |
| 37.2 | 884 | 2 | close | |
| 17.7 | 421 | 3 | not very close | |
| 4.9 | 117 | 4 | not close at all | |
| 175 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 66,263 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nafta1how much heard or read about nafta?
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How much have you heard or read about the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0 | 418 | 1 | a lot | |
| 24.3 | 918 | 2 | quite a bit | |
| 44.7 | 1,691 | 3 | not much | |
| 20.0 | 757 | 4 | nothing at all | |
| 44 | .d | don't know | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 29 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nafta2america benefits from being a member of nafta?
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Generally speaking, would you say that America benefits or does not benefit from being a member of NAFTA?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | 377 | 1 | benefits | |
| 20.0 | 270 | 2 | does not benefit | |
| 43.1 | 581 | 3 | dont know | |
| 8.9 | 120 | 4 | have never heard of nafta | |
| 67,479 | .i | iap | ||
| 19 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
excldimmamerica should exclude illegal immigrants
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How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? America should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.6 | 1,273 | 1 | agree strongly | |
| 34.7 | 1,278 | 2 | agree | |
| 16.2 | 598 | 3 | neither agree nor disagree | |
| 11.6 | 426 | 4 | disagree | |
| 2.9 | 108 | 5 | disagree strongly | |
| 149 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 64,989 | .i | iap | ||
| 25 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Civil Rights
forbdcomforbid communist to speak
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A. Now I would like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. Suppose this admitted Communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be forbidden from speaking or not?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | 164 | 1 | yes forbid | |
| 65.7 | 314 | 2 | no not forbid | |
| 14 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,348 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
forbdracforbid racist to speak
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B. Or consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If such a person wanted to make a speech in your community claiming that Blacks are inferior, should he be forbidden from speaking or not?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.0 | 189 | 1 | yes forbid | |
| 60.0 | 284 | 2 | no not forbid | |
| 18 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,348 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
forbdmarforbids racial intermarriage
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C. Do you think the law should forbid marriage between blacks and whites?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.6 | 88 | 1 | forbid marriage | |
| 81.4 | 385 | 2 | not forbid mar | |
| 18 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,348 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
allowcomallow communist to speak
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D. Now, I would like to ask you some questions about a man who admits he is a Communist. Suppose this admitted Communist wanted to make a speech in your community. Should he be allowed to speak?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.3 | 303 | 1 | yes, allow | |
| 34.7 | 161 | 2 | no, not allow | |
| 13 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,338 | .i | iap | ||
| 31 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
allowracallow racist to speak
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E. Or, consider a person who believes that Blacks are genetically inferior. If such a person wanted to speech in your community claiming that Blacks are inferior, should he be allowed to speak, make a or not?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58.9 | 272 | 1 | yes, allow | |
| 41.1 | 190 | 2 | no, not allow | |
| 14 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,338 | .i | iap | ||
| 32 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
allowmarallow racial intermarriage
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F. Do you think the law should allow marriages between blacks and whites?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.2 | 311 | 1 | allow marriage | |
| 31.8 | 145 | 2 | not allow marriage | |
| 22 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,338 | .i | iap | ||
| 30 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Homicide Victims
cideknew#people r knows murdered in last year
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Within the past 12 months, how many people have you known personally that were victims of homicide.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.0 | 3,944 | 0 | ||
| 6.4 | 279 | 1 | ||
| 2.2 | 97 | 2 | ||
| 0.9 | 40 | 3 | ||
| 0.3 | 12 | 4 | ||
| 0.2 | 7 | 5 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 7 | seven or more | |
| 64,456 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cidewhor's relationship to closest murderee
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Think about the person you know best who was a victim of homicide. Please tell me the letter of the category on the card which best describes your relationship to that person.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0 | 1 | husband or wife | |
| 0.7 | 3 | 2 | partner or lover | |
| 0.5 | 2 | 3 | son or daughter | |
| 11.6 | 51 | 4 | other relative | |
| 39.9 | 175 | 5 | friend | |
| 5.7 | 25 | 6 | neighbor | |
| 7.1 | 31 | 7 | co-worker | |
| 30.1 | 132 | 8 | acquaintance | |
| 0.9 | 4 | 9 | patient | |
| 3.6 | 16 | 10 | other | |
| 68,400 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cidesexsex of murder victim closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. A. Was that person male or female?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.7 | 331 | 1 | male | |
| 24.3 | 106 | 2 | female | |
| 68,400 | .i | iap | ||
| 9 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cideageage of murder victim closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. B. How old was that person? Was (he/she) . . . (READ LIST)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5 | 1 | 10 years or under | |
| 17.1 | 75 | 2 | 11-20 | |
| 60.3 | 264 | 3 | 21-40 | |
| 21.5 | 94 | 4 | 41 year or older | |
| 68,400 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cideracerace of murder victim closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. C. What was that person''s race? Was it black, white, hispanic or other?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.8 | 144 | 1 | black | |
| 55.4 | 243 | 2 | white | |
| 9.1 | 40 | 3 | hispanic | |
| 2.7 | 12 | 4 | other | |
| 68,400 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cideregregion of murder victim closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. D. What State did this person live in?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2 | 0 | foreign | |
| 2.5 | 7 | 1 | new england | |
| 13.5 | 38 | 2 | middle atlantic | |
| 18.4 | 52 | 3 | e. nor. central | |
| 4.6 | 13 | 4 | w. nor. central | |
| 20.6 | 58 | 5 | south atlantic | |
| 7.8 | 22 | 6 | e. sou. central | |
| 12.4 | 35 | 7 | w. sou. central | |
| 9.2 | 26 | 8 | mountain | |
| 10.3 | 29 | 9 | pacific | |
| 68,556 | .i | iap | ||
| 8 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cidewho2r's relationship to 2nd closest murderee
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Think about the person you knew next best who was a victim of homicide. Please tell me the letter of the category On the card which best describes your relationship to that person.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0 | 1 | husband or wife | |
| 1.0 | 1 | 2 | partner or lover | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 3 | son or daughter | |
| 6.0 | 6 | 4 | other relative | |
| 37.0 | 37 | 5 | friend | |
| 6.0 | 6 | 6 | neighbor | |
| 7.0 | 7 | 7 | co-worker | |
| 40.0 | 40 | 8 | acquaintance | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 9 | patient | |
| 3.0 | 3 | 10 | other | |
| 68,740 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cidesex2sex of murder victim 2nd closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. A. Was that person male or female?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.0 | 78 | 1 | male | |
| 22.0 | 22 | 2 | female | |
| 68,740 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cideage2age of murder victim 2nd closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. B. How old was that person? Was (he/she) ... (READ LIST)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 10 years or under | |
| 16.0 | 16 | 2 | 11-20 | |
| 67.0 | 67 | 3 | 21-40 | |
| 15.0 | 15 | 4 | 41 year or older | |
| 68,740 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
ciderac2race of murder victim 2nd closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. C. What was that person''s race? Was it black, white, hispanic or other?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.0 | 57 | 1 | black | |
| 36.0 | 36 | 2 | white | |
| 5.0 | 5 | 3 | hispanic | |
| 2.0 | 2 | 4 | other | |
| 68,740 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cidereg2region of murder victim 2nd closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. D. What State did this person live in?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1 | 0 | foreign | |
| 3.1 | 3 | 1 | new england | |
| 14.4 | 14 | 2 | middle atlantic | |
| 19.6 | 19 | 3 | e. nor. central | |
| 1.0 | 1 | 4 | w. nor. central | |
| 21.6 | 21 | 5 | south atlantic | |
| 9.3 | 9 | 6 | e. sou. central | |
| 13.4 | 13 | 7 | w. sou. central | |
| 9.3 | 9 | 8 | mountain | |
| 7.2 | 7 | 9 | pacific | |
| 68,740 | .i | iap | ||
| 9 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cidewho3r's relationship to 3rd closest murderee
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Think about the person you knew next best who was a victim of homicide. Please tell me the letter of the category On the card which best describes your relationship to that person.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0 | 1 | husband or wife | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 2 | partner or lover | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 3 | son or daughter | |
| 7.5 | 3 | 4 | other relative | |
| 37.5 | 15 | 5 | friend | |
| 5.0 | 2 | 6 | neighbor | |
| 7.5 | 3 | 7 | co-worker | |
| 40.0 | 16 | 8 | acquaintance | |
| 2.5 | 1 | 9 | patient | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 10 | other | |
| 68,801 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cidesex3sex of murder victim 3rd closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. A. Was that person male or female?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.0 | 32 | 1 | male | |
| 20.0 | 8 | 2 | female | |
| 68,801 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
cideage3age of murder victim 3rd closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. B. How old was that person? Was (he/she) ... (READ LIST)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 10 years or under | |
| 22.5 | 9 | 2 | 11-20 | |
| 57.5 | 23 | 3 | 21-40 | |
| 17.5 | 7 | 4 | 41 year or older | |
| 68,801 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
ciderac3race of murder victim 3rd closest to r
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We would like to know a few things about that person. C. What was that person''s race? Was it black, white, hispanic or other?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.1 | 25 | 1 | black | |
| 28.2 | 11 | 2 | white | |
| 7.7 | 3 | 3 | hispanic | |
| 0.0 | 0 | 4 | other | |
| 68,801 | .i | iap | ||
| 6 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |