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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Web Use Information
srcheng1does r know the name of a search engine
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Now wed like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web. A. Do you know the name of any search engine?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79.0 | 526 | 1 | yes | |
| 21.0 | 140 | 2 | no | |
| 68,104 | .i | iap | ||
| 76 | .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 |
srcheng2name of search engine given by r
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Now wed like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web. B. Please name one.
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 |
downloaddoes r know how to download files from www
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Now wed like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web. C. Do you know how to download a file from the World Wide Web to your computer?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.5 | 2,475 | 1 | yes | |
| 18.5 | 561 | 2 | no | |
| 4 | .d | don't know | ||
| 65,661 | .i | iap | ||
| 145 | .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 |
uploaddoes r know how to upload files to www
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Now wed like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web. D. Do you know how to send a file that is on your computers hard drive to someone using another computer?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.9 | 1,817 | 1 | yes | |
| 26.1 | 642 | 2 | no | |
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,284 | .i | iap | ||
| 100 | .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 |
cmpvirusdoes r know what a computer virus is
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Now wed like to ask you a few questions about terms that people use to talk about the Internet and World Wide Web. E. Do you know what a computer virus is?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.5 | 632 | 1 | yes | |
| 4.5 | 30 | 2 | no | |
| 68,104 | .i | iap | ||
| 80 | .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 |
Health Media Use
hlthinfor sought health information past year
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In the past year, that is, between (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 1999/2001/2003 and (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/02“have you looked for information about a health concern or medical problem?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.8 | 1,628 | 0 | not at all | |
| 20.6 | 675 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 17.1 | 559 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 12.5 | 408 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 13 | .d | don't know | ||
| 65,536 | .i | iap | ||
| 27 | .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 |
hlthpaprr sought health information newspaper articles
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If YES, please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: A. Articles in a daily newspaper?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.8 | 1,175 | 0 | not at all | |
| 15.5 | 253 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 7.1 | 117 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 5.6 | 92 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 67,177 | .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 |
hlthmag1r sought health information general interest magazines
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If YES, please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: B. Articles in a general-interest magazine?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.4 | 1,070 | 0 | not at all | |
| 20.8 | 340 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 8.9 | 145 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 5.0 | 81 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 67,177 | .i | iap | ||
| 33 | .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 |
hlthmag2r sought health information health magazines
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If YES, please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: C. Special health or medical magazine or newsletter?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.5 | 907 | 0 | not at all | |
| 25.3 | 414 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 12.0 | 196 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 7.2 | 117 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,177 | .i | iap | ||
| 34 | .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 |
hlthdocr sought health information doctor or nur'se
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If YES, please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: D. A doctor, nurse, or other medical professional?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.8 | 291 | 0 | not at all | |
| 44.0 | 721 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 24.1 | 394 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 14.2 | 232 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 67,177 | .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 |
hlthfrelr sought health information friends or relatives
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If YES, please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: E. Friends or relatives?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 | 711 | 0 | not at all | |
| 33.6 | 550 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 14.4 | 235 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 8.5 | 139 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,177 | .i | iap | ||
| 33 | .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 |
hlthtvr sought health information tv or radio
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If YES, please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: F. Radio or television programs?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.8 | 1,110 | 0 | not at all | |
| 18.9 | 309 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 8.4 | 138 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 4.8 | 79 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,177 | .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 |
hlthwwwr sought health information www
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If YES, please tell me if you tried to find such health information from: G. The Internet or World Wide Web?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.6 | 632 | 0 | not at all | |
| 22.4 | 366 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 19.9 | 326 | 2 | 3-5 times | |
| 19.1 | 313 | 3 | 6 or more times | |
| 67,177 | .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 |
Political Media Use
polinfor sought political information past 2 years
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In the past two years, that is, between (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 1998 and (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000“have you looked for information about the views or background of a candidate for political office?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.1 | 674 | 0 | not at all | |
| 12.0 | 111 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 14.9 | 137 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 67,913 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .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 |
polpaprr sought political information daily newspaper
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If YES, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: A. Articles in a daily newspaper?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.2 | 42 | 0 | not at all | |
| 34.0 | 83 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 48.8 | 119 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 68,587 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .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 |
polmag1r sought political info general interest magazines
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If YES, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: B. Articles in general news magazines like TIME, NEWSWEEK, or U.S. NEWS?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.9 | 95 | 0 | not at all | |
| 35.2 | 86 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 25.8 | 63 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 68,587 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .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 |
polmag2r sought political information political magazine
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If YES, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: C. Special magazine or newsletter with particular policy interest or perspective?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.9 | 151 | 0 | not at all | |
| 23.4 | 57 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 14.8 | 36 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 68,587 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .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 |
poltvr sought political information tv or radio
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If YES, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: D. Radio or Television programs?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | 46 | 0 | not at all | |
| 33.1 | 81 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 48.2 | 118 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 68,587 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .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 |
polfrelr sought political information friends or relatives
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If YES, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: E. Friends or relatives?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.8 | 122 | 0 | not at all | |
| 26.1 | 64 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 24.1 | 59 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 68,587 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .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 |
polcampr sought political information political campaign
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If YES, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: F. Campaign materials from campaign worker or candidate?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.5 | 136 | 0 | not at all | |
| 22.9 | 56 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 21.6 | 53 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 68,587 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .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 |
polwwwr sought political information www
Text of this Question or Item
If YES, please tell me if you looked for such candidate information from: G. The Internet or World Wide Web?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.2 | 150 | 0 | not at all | |
| 18.8 | 46 | 1 | 1 or 2 times | |
| 20.0 | 49 | 2 | 3 or more times | |
| 68,587 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .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 |