Chapman Survey of American Fears
WAVE 1 (2014)

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(All frequencies weighted by variable weight)

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Religious Identities
Religiosity
Paranormal
Political Preferences
Trust & Life Satisfaction
Safety
TV Consumption
Worries about the Future
Gun Ownership
Science
Concerns about Youth
Internet-related Fears
Environmental Attitudes & Concerns
Disasters
Governmental Concerns
Survivalism
The Future
Attitudes about Homosexuality
Attitudes about Immigrants
Fear of Criminal Victimization
Perceptions of Crime Rates
Causes of Crime
Punitive Attitudes
Phobias
Demographics

Religious Identities

ID_MAINLINE [Mainline Christian] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1328	84.4	84.4	84.4	
	1 Yes	245	15.6	15.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_RELRIGHT [Religious Right] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1515	96.3	96.3	96.3	
	1 Yes	58	3.7	3.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_THEOLBL [Theologically Liberal] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1513	96.2	96.2	96.2	
	1 Yes	60	3.8	3.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_EVANGELICAL [Evangelical] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1433	91.1	91.1	91.1	
	1 Yes	140	8.9	8.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_THEOCNS [Theologically Conservative] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1480	94.1	94.1	94.1	
	1 Yes	93	5.9	5.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_CHARISMATIC [Charismatic] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1540	97.9	97.9	97.9	
	1 Yes	33	2.1	2.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_BIBLEBLV [Bible-Believing] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1160	73.7	73.7	73.7	
	1 Yes	413	26.3	26.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_BORNAGAIN [Born-Again] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1295	82.3	82.3	82.3	
	1 Yes	278	17.7	17.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_PENTECOSTAL [Pentecostal] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1497	95.2	95.2	95.2	
	1 Yes	76	4.8	4.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_SEEKER [Seeker] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1504	95.6	95.6	95.6	
	1 Yes	69	4.4	4.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_FUNDAMENTALIST [Fundamentalist] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1545	98.2	98.2	98.2	
	1 Yes	28	1.8	1.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_SPIRITUAL [Spiritual, but not religious] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1222	77.7	77.7	77.7	
	1 Yes	351	22.3	22.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_SECULAR [Secular] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1539	97.8	97.8	97.8	
	1 Yes	34	2.2	2.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_IRRELIGIOUS [Irreligious] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1556	98.9	98.9	98.9	
	1 Yes	17	1.1	1.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_RELINDIFF [Religiously Indifferent] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1402	89.1	89.1	89.1	
	1 Yes	171	10.9	10.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_ATHEIST [Atheist] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1499	95.3	95.3	95.3	
	1 Yes	74	4.7	4.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ID_REFUSED [Refused] Which, if any, of the following terms and phrases describe your religious identity?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	1353	86.0	86.0	86.0	
	1 Yes	220	14.0	14.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Religiosity
HOWRELIG How religious do you consider yourself to be?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	26	1.7	1.7	1.7	
	1 Not at all religious	293	18.6	18.6	20.3	
	2 Not too religious	328	20.9	20.9	41.1	
	3 Somewhat religious	603	38.4	38.4	79.5	
	4 Very religious	323	20.5	20.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ATTENDANCE How often do you attend religious services at a church, mosque, synagogue or other place of worship?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	27	1.7	1.7	1.7	
	1 Never	347	22.1	22.1	23.8	
	2 Less than once a year	264	16.8	16.8	40.5	
	3 Once or twice a year	187	11.9	11.9	52.5	
	4 Several times a year	156	9.9	9.9	62.3	
	5 Once a month	60	3.8	3.8	66.2	
	6 2-3 times a month	101	6.4	6.4	72.6	
	7 Weekly	319	20.3	20.3	92.9	
	8 Several times a week	112	7.1	7.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PASTATTEND When you were a child, around 11 or 12, how often did you attend religious services?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	22	1.4	1.4	1.4	
	1 Never	143	9.1	9.1	10.5	
	2 Less than once a year	69	4.4	4.4	14.9	
	3 Once or twice a year	87	5.6	5.6	20.5	
	4 Several times a year	142	9.0	9.0	29.5	
	5 Once a month	61	3.9	3.9	33.4	
	6 2-3 times a month	165	10.5	10.5	43.9	
	7 Weekly	683	43.4	43.4	87.3	
	8 Several times a week	200	12.7	12.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

BIBLE Which one statement comes closest to your personal beliefs about the Bible	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	36	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 The Bible means exactly what it says.  It should be taken literally, word-for-word, on all subjects	270	17.1	17.1	19.4	
	2 The Bible is perfectly true, but it should not be taken literally, word-for-word.  We must interpret its meaning	546	34.7	34.7	54.2	
	3 The Bible contains some human error	172	10.9	10.9	65.1	
	4 The Bible is an ancient book of history and legends	342	21.7	21.7	86.8	
	5 I don’t know	207	13.2	13.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

HUMANORIGINS Which of the following statements comes closest to your views about the origin and development of man?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	73	4.6	4.6	4.6	
	1 God created man pretty much in his present form at one time within the last 10,000 years	628	39.9	39.9	44.5	
	2 Man has developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life. God had no part in this process	299	19.0	19.0	63.5	
	3 Man has developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God guided this process, including man's	574	36.5	36.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Paranormal 

ATLANTIS [Ancient advanced civilizations, such as Atlantis, once existed.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	77	4.9	4.9	4.9	
	1 Strongly Agree	144	9.2	9.2	14.0	
	2 Agree	838	53.3	53.3	67.3	
	3 Disagree	387	24.6	24.6	91.9	
	4 Strongly Disagree	127	8.1	8.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

POSTHINKING [It is possible to influence the physical world through the power of positive thinking.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	70	4.5	4.5	4.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	175	11.1	11.1	15.6	
	2 Agree	910	57.9	57.9	73.5	
	3 Disagree	321	20.4	20.4	93.9	
	4 Strongly Disagree	96	6.1	6.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FORTUNETELLERS [Astrologers, palm-readers, tarot card readers, fortune tellers and psychics can foresee the future.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	66	4.2	4.2	4.2	
	1 Strongly Agree	24	1.5	1.5	5.7	
	2 Agree	248	15.8	15.8	21.5	
	3 Disagree	722	45.9	45.9	67.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	513	32.6	32.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ASTROLOGY [Astrology impacts my life and personality.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	70	4.5	4.5	4.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	20	1.2	1.2	5.7	
	2 Agree	187	11.9	11.9	17.6	
	3 Disagree	673	42.8	42.8	60.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	623	39.6	39.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

HAUNTINGS [Houses or rooms can be haunted by spirits.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	69	4.4	4.4	4.4	
	1 Strongly Agree	119	7.6	7.6	11.9	
	2 Agree	724	46.0	46.0	57.9	
	3 Disagree	443	28.2	28.2	86.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	218	13.9	13.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DREAMS [Dreams sometimes foretell the future.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	69	4.4	4.4	4.4	
	1 Strongly Agree	110	7.0	7.0	11.4	
	2 Agree	806	51.3	51.3	62.6	
	3 Disagree	441	28.1	28.1	90.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	146	9.3	9.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

UFOS [Some UFOs are probably spaceships from other worlds.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	70	4.5	4.5	4.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	74	4.7	4.7	9.2	
	2 Agree	568	36.1	36.1	45.3	
	3 Disagree	561	35.7	35.7	81.0	
	4 Strongly Disagree	299	19.0	19.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

BIGFOOT [Bigfoot is a real creature that has yet to be discovered by science.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	72	4.6	4.6	4.6	
	1 Strongly Agree	25	1.6	1.6	6.2	
	2 Agree	299	19.0	19.0	25.2	
	3 Disagree	779	49.5	49.5	74.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	398	25.3	25.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SATAN_EVIL [Satan causes most evil in the world] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	75	4.8	4.8	4.8	
	1 Strongly Agree	269	17.1	17.1	21.9	
	2 Agree	470	29.9	29.9	51.8	
	3 Disagree	486	30.9	30.9	82.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	272	17.3	17.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

HOROSCOPE [Consulted a horoscope to get an idea about the course of my life] As an adult, have you ever done any of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	36	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Yes	423	26.9	26.9	29.2	
	2 No	1114	70.8	70.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PSYCHIC [Called or consulted a medium, fortune teller or psychic] As an adult, have you ever done any of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	38	2.4	2.4	2.4	
	1 Yes	178	11.3	11.3	13.7	
	2 No	1357	86.3	86.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

HAUNTED [Lived in a house or place you believed to be haunted] As an adult, have you ever done any of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	40	2.5	2.5	2.5	
	1 Yes	209	13.3	13.3	15.8	
	2 No	1324	84.2	84.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

OUIJA [Consulted a Ouija board to contact a deceased person or spirit] As an adult, have you ever done any of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	42	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Yes	89	5.7	5.7	8.3	
	2 No	1442	91.7	91.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

HAD_DREAM [Had a dream that later came true] As an adult, have you ever done any of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	44	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Yes	629	40.0	40.0	42.8	
	2 No	900	57.2	57.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SAW_UFO [Witnessed an object in the sky that I could not identify (UFO)] As an adult, have you ever done any of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	44	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Yes	243	15.5	15.5	18.2	
	2 No	1286	81.8	81.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Political Preferences

POLPREF How would you describe yourself politically?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	43	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Extremely Conservative	67	4.2	4.2	7.0	
	2 Conservative	313	19.9	19.9	26.9	
	3 Leaning Conservative	164	10.4	10.4	37.3	
	4 Moderate	601	38.2	38.2	75.5	
	5 Leaning Liberal	161	10.2	10.2	85.8	
	6 Liberal	190	12.1	12.1	97.8	
	7 Extremely Liberal	34	2.2	2.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

POLAFFIL Do you think of yourself as Republican, Democrat or Independent?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Strong Republican	99	6.3	6.3	9.5	
	2 Moderate Republican	201	12.8	12.8	22.2	
	3 Leaning Republican	148	9.4	9.4	31.6	
	4 Independent	495	31.4	31.4	63.1	
	5 Leaning Democrat	193	12.3	12.3	75.3	
	6 Moderate Democrat	231	14.7	14.7	90.0	
	7 Strong Democrat	157	10.0	10.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Trust & Life Satisfaction

CANTRUST Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	37	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Most people can be trusted	341	21.7	21.7	24.0	
	2 You can't be too careful in life	634	40.3	40.3	64.3	
	3 It all depends	561	35.7	35.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SATIS_LIFE [All things considered, I’m satisfied with my life as a whole these days.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	37	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	312	19.9	19.9	22.2	
	2 Agree	922	58.6	58.6	80.8	
	3 Disagree	248	15.8	15.8	96.6	
	4 Strongly Disagree	54	3.4	3.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SATIS_FINANCES [All things considered, I’m satisfied with my financial situation these days.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	39	2.5	2.5	2.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	127	8.1	8.1	10.6	
	2 Agree	723	46.0	46.0	56.5	
	3 Disagree	490	31.2	31.2	87.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	194	12.3	12.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SATIS_HEALTH [My overall health is good compared to most people my age.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	40	2.6	2.6	2.6	
	1 Strongly Agree	266	16.9	16.9	19.5	
	2 Agree	976	62.0	62.0	81.5	
	3 Disagree	237	15.0	15.0	96.5	
	4 Strongly Disagree	54	3.5	3.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DECISIONS [When making decisions, I focus more on feelings than facts.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	36	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	43	2.7	2.7	5.0	
	2 Agree	431	27.4	27.4	32.4	
	3 Disagree	911	57.9	57.9	90.3	
	4 Strongly Disagree	153	9.7	9.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Safety

GAS_STRANGER [If I ran out of gas on the road, I would feel safe asking a stranger for help.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	38	2.4	2.4	2.4	
	1 Strongly Agree	44	2.8	2.8	5.2	
	2 Agree	679	43.2	43.2	48.4	
	3 Disagree	641	40.7	40.7	89.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	172	10.9	10.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAS_HELP [If a stranger ran out of gas on the road, I would feel safe giving them help.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	43	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Strongly Agree	41	2.6	2.6	5.3	
	2 Agree	661	42.0	42.0	47.4	
	3 Disagree	680	43.2	43.2	90.6	
	4 Strongly Disagree	147	9.4	9.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

TRUST_POLICE [If I were the victim of a crime, I would trust the police for help.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	40	2.5	2.5	2.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	241	15.3	15.3	17.9	
	2 Agree	1036	65.9	65.9	83.7	
	3 Disagree	205	13.1	13.1	96.8	
	4 Strongly Disagree	50	3.2	3.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SAFE_HOUSE [In your house?] How safe do you feel:	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	26	1.6	1.6	1.6	
	1 Very Safe	826	52.5	52.5	54.1	
	2 Safe	599	38.1	38.1	92.2	
	3 Somewhat Safe	108	6.9	6.9	99.1	
	4 Not at All Safe	14	.9	.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SAFE_NET [On the Internet?] How safe do you feel:	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	37	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Very Safe	124	7.9	7.9	10.3	
	2 Safe	578	36.7	36.7	47.0	
	3 Somewhat Safe	657	41.8	41.8	88.7	
	4 Not at All Safe	177	11.3	11.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SAFE_WALKING [Walking alone at night?] How safe do you feel:	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	34	2.2	2.2	2.2	
	1 Very Safe	132	8.4	8.4	10.6	
	2 Safe	526	33.4	33.4	44.0	
	3 Somewhat Safe	562	35.7	35.7	79.7	
	4 Not at All Safe	319	20.3	20.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SAFE_NGBRHOOD [In your neighborhood?] How safe do you feel:	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	26	1.7	1.7	1.7	
	1 Very Safe	407	25.9	25.9	27.5	
	2 Safe	765	48.6	48.6	76.2	
	3 Somewhat Safe	341	21.7	21.7	97.8	
	4 Not at All Safe	34	2.2	2.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SAFE_CITY [In your city?] How safe do you feel:	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	35	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Very Safe	214	13.6	13.6	15.9	
	2 Safe	723	46.0	46.0	61.9	
	3 Somewhat Safe	498	31.7	31.7	93.5	
	4 Not at All Safe	102	6.5	6.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SAFE_WORK [At work?] How safe do you feel:	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	97	6.2	6.2	6.2	
	1 Very Safe	455	28.9	28.9	35.1	
	2 Safe	750	47.7	47.7	82.8	
	3 Somewhat Safe	226	14.3	14.3	97.1	
	4 Not at All Safe	45	2.9	2.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

TV Consumption

WATCH_TALK [Talk shows] How often to do you watch the following TV shows?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	39	2.5	2.5	2.5	
	1 Very often	93	5.9	5.9	8.4	
	2 Often	158	10.1	10.1	18.5	
	3 Sometimes	390	24.8	24.8	43.3	
	4 Rarely	507	32.3	32.3	75.5	
	5 Never	385	24.5	24.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WATCH_COOKING [Food and cooking shows] How often to do you watch the following TV shows?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	40	2.5	2.5	2.5	
	1 Very often	88	5.6	5.6	8.1	
	2 Often	203	12.9	12.9	21.0	
	3 Sometimes	458	29.1	29.1	50.1	
	4 Rarely	432	27.5	27.5	77.6	
	5 Never	353	22.4	22.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WATCH_TRUECRIME [Shows about actual crimes, such as Dateline NBC, 48 Hours, and America's Most Wanted.] How often to do you watch the following TV shows?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	53	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Very often	125	7.9	7.9	11.3	
	2 Often	180	11.5	11.5	22.8	
	3 Sometimes	473	30.1	30.1	52.9	
	4 Rarely	426	27.1	27.1	79.9	
	5 Never	316	20.1	20.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WATCH_CRIME [Shows about fictional crimes, such as Castle, CSI, and Law and Order: SVU] How often to do you watch the following TV shows?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	36	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Very often	199	12.7	12.7	14.9	
	2 Often	292	18.6	18.6	33.5	
	3 Sometimes	399	25.3	25.3	58.9	
	4 Rarely	351	22.3	22.3	81.2	
	5 Never	296	18.8	18.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WAVE_TV [TV in general] How often to do you watch the following TV shows?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	37	2.4	2.4	2.4	
	1 Very often	388	24.6	24.6	27.0	
	2 Often	539	34.3	34.3	61.3	
	3 Sometimes	437	27.8	27.8	89.1	
	4 Rarely	132	8.4	8.4	97.4	
	5 Never	40	2.6	2.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Worries about the Future

WORRY_OLD [Growing old.] How often do you worry about the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	32	2.1	2.1	2.1	
	1 Almost always	89	5.6	5.6	7.7	
	2 Very Often	357	22.7	22.7	30.4	
	3 Not very often	776	49.3	49.3	79.7	
	4 Hardly ever	319	20.3	20.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WORRY_MONEY [Not having enough money for the future.] How often do you worry about the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	39	2.5	2.5	2.5	
	1 Almost always	246	15.6	15.6	18.1	
	2 Very Often	551	35.0	35.0	53.1	
	3 Not very often	568	36.1	36.1	89.2	
	4 Hardly ever	169	10.8	10.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WORRY_UNEMPLOYED [Becoming unemployed.] How often do you worry about the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	71	4.5	4.5	4.5	
	1 Almost always	117	7.4	7.4	11.9	
	2 Very Often	266	16.9	16.9	28.8	
	3 Not very often	616	39.1	39.1	68.0	
	4 Hardly ever	504	32.0	32.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WORRY_ILLNESS [Becoming sick] How often do you worry about the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	35	2.2	2.2	2.2	
	1 Almost always	120	7.6	7.6	9.8	
	2 Very Often	338	21.5	21.5	31.3	
	3 Not very often	846	53.8	53.8	85.1	
	4 Hardly ever	235	14.9	14.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

WORRY_DEATH [Dying.] How often do you worry about the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	33	2.1	2.1	2.1	
	1 Almost always	70	4.4	4.4	6.5	
	2 Very Often	209	13.3	13.3	19.8	
	3 Not very often	798	50.7	50.7	70.5	
	4 Hardly ever	463	29.5	29.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Gun Ownership

OWNGUNS Please select the statement that best describes your level of gun/firearm ownership:	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	67	4.3	4.3	4.3	
	1 I do not own a gun	1111	70.6	70.6	74.9	
	2 I own a gun for recreational use (such as for hunting)	82	5.2	5.2	80.1	
	3 I own a gun for personal protection and/or to protect my family	120	7.7	7.7	87.8	
	4 I own a gun for both recreational use and for personal/family protection	192	12.2	12.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Science

SCIENCE_SEASONS [We have seasons because the Earth travels closer to the sun in the summer months and farther away during winter.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	62	3.9	3.9	3.9	
	1 Strongly Agree	426	27.1	27.1	31.0	
	2 Agree	686	43.6	43.6	74.6	
	3 Disagree	228	14.5	14.5	89.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	171	10.9	10.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SCIENCE_BULLET [When a bullet is shot straight out over a cliff, it begins falling the instant it leaves the gun.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	68	4.3	4.3	4.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	255	16.2	16.2	20.5	
	2 Agree	475	30.2	30.2	50.7	
	3 Disagree	630	40.0	40.0	90.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	146	9.3	9.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SCIENCE_LIGHTBULB [A traditional light bulb gives off light because of the high electrical voltage inside the bulb.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	77	4.9	4.9	4.9	
	1 Strongly Agree	142	9.0	9.0	13.9	
	2 Agree	716	45.5	45.5	59.5	
	3 Disagree	499	31.7	31.7	91.2	
	4 Strongly Disagree	139	8.8	8.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SCIENCE_SUN [The sun appears to set in the west because the earth spins in a westward direction.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	84	5.4	5.4	5.4	
	1 Strongly Agree	146	9.2	9.2	14.6	
	2 Agree	651	41.4	41.4	56.0	
	3 Disagree	454	28.8	28.8	84.9	
	4 Strongly Disagree	238	15.1	15.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SCIENCE_VACCINES [These days, most American children get too many vaccinations.] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	59	3.8	3.8	3.8	
	1 Strongly Agree	105	6.6	6.6	10.4	
	2 Agree	369	23.5	23.5	33.9	
	3 Disagree	759	48.3	48.3	82.2	
	4 Strongly Disagree	281	17.8	17.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Concerns about Youth

YOUTH_RELIGION [less religious.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements about today's youth.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	41	2.6	2.6	2.6	
	1 Strongly Agree	481	30.6	30.6	33.2	
	2 Agree	853	54.2	54.2	87.4	
	3 Disagree	180	11.5	11.5	98.9	
	4 Strongly Disagree	18	1.1	1.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

YOUTH_VIOLENCE [less sensitive to displays of violence.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements about today's youth.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	42	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Strongly Agree	486	30.9	30.9	33.6	
	2 Agree	792	50.4	50.4	83.9	
	3 Disagree	205	13.0	13.0	96.9	
	4 Strongly Disagree	49	3.1	3.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

YOUTH_FINANCE [less financially independent.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements about today's youth.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	43	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Strongly Agree	423	26.9	26.9	29.6	
	2 Agree	832	52.9	52.9	82.5	
	3 Disagree	250	15.9	15.9	98.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	24	1.6	1.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

YOUTH_HARDWORK [less hard-working.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements about today's youth.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Strongly Agree	442	28.1	28.1	31.3	
	2 Agree	719	45.7	45.7	77.0	
	3 Disagree	321	20.4	20.4	97.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	41	2.6	2.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

YOUTH_DRUGABUSE [more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements about today's youth.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	46	2.9	2.9	2.9	
	1 Strongly Agree	337	21.4	21.4	24.3	
	2 Agree	736	46.8	46.8	71.1	
	3 Disagree	415	26.4	26.4	97.5	
	4 Strongly Disagree	39	2.5	2.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

YOUTH_PROMISCUOUS [more sexually promiscuous.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements about today's youth.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	46	2.9	2.9	2.9	
	1 Strongly Agree	449	28.5	28.5	31.4	
	2 Agree	770	48.9	48.9	80.4	
	3 Disagree	280	17.8	17.8	98.2	
	4 Strongly Disagree	29	1.8	1.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

YOUTH_SELFCENTERED [more self-centered.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements about today's youth.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	51	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Strongly Agree	494	31.4	31.4	34.6	
	2 Agree	785	49.9	49.9	84.5	
	3 Disagree	214	13.6	13.6	98.2	
	4 Strongly Disagree	29	1.8	1.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Internet-related Fears

NET_GOVTSURV [having my email, phone records, and internet use tracked by government agencies.] How concerned are you about the following internet-related problems?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	35	2.2	2.2	2.2	
	1 Very Concerned	315	20.1	20.1	22.3	
	2 Concerned	406	25.8	25.8	48.1	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	411	26.1	26.1	74.2	
	4 Not  Concerned	406	25.8	25.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

NET_CORPSURV [having my email, phone records, and internet use tracked by large corporations.] How concerned are you about the following internet-related problems?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	39	2.5	2.5	2.5	
	1 Very Concerned	338	21.5	21.5	24.0	
	2 Concerned	483	30.7	30.7	54.7	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	433	27.5	27.5	82.2	
	4 Not  Concerned	279	17.8	17.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

NET_BULLY [being slandered, bullied, or publically humiliated over the internet.] How concerned are you about the following internet-related problems?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	36	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Very Concerned	147	9.3	9.3	11.6	
	2 Concerned	240	15.3	15.3	26.8	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	333	21.1	21.1	48.0	
	4 Not  Concerned	818	52.0	52.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

NET_IDENTITYTHEFT [having my credit cards, bank accounts, or investments stolen over the internet.] How concerned are you about the following internet-related problems?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	37	2.4	2.4	2.4	
	1 Very Concerned	523	33.3	33.3	35.6	
	2 Concerned	510	32.4	32.4	68.1	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	367	23.4	23.4	91.4	
	4 Not  Concerned	135	8.6	8.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

NET_SEXPREDATOR [being targeted by an on-line sexual predator.] How concerned are you about the following internet-related problems?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	42	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Very Concerned	167	10.6	10.6	13.3	
	2 Concerned	176	11.2	11.2	24.5	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	209	13.3	13.3	37.7	
	4 Not  Concerned	979	62.3	62.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Environmental Attitudes & Concerns

ENVIRONMENT Which of the following statements best describes your personal view?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	42	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 The environment should be protected even at the cost of economic growth	701	44.6	44.6	47.3	
	2 It is not worth reducing economic growth for environmental protection	240	15.2	15.2	62.5	
	3 I have not thought enough about this to take a position on the issue	590	37.5	37.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

CLIMATECHANGE Which of the following statements best describes your personal belief about global climate change (global warming due to the Greenhouse effect)?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	51	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Global climate change is occuring and is significantly accelerated by human activities and pollution	930	59.1	59.1	62.4	
	2 Global climate change is occuring, but is not the result of human activities and pollution	255	16.2	16.2	78.6	
	3 Global climate change is NOT occuring	139	8.8	8.8	87.4	
	4 None of these	198	12.6	12.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_AIRPOLLUT [Air pollution] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	41	2.6	2.6	2.6	
	1 Very Concerned	337	21.4	21.4	24.1	
	2 Concerned	654	41.6	41.6	65.7	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	417	26.5	26.5	92.2	
	4 Not at All Concerned	123	7.8	7.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_DRINKINGWATER [Pollution of drinking water] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	41	2.6	2.6	2.6	
	1 Very Concerned	441	28.0	28.0	30.6	
	2 Concerned	635	40.4	40.4	71.0	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	356	22.6	22.6	93.6	
	4 Not at All Concerned	100	6.4	6.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_RIVRPOLLUT [Industrial pollution of rivers and streams] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	46	2.9	2.9	2.9	
	1 Very Concerned	456	29.0	29.0	31.9	
	2 Concerned	621	39.5	39.5	71.4	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	348	22.1	22.1	93.5	
	4 Not at All Concerned	102	6.5	6.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_PIPELINE [Oil and gas pipeline leaks] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	47	3.0	3.0	3.0	
	1 Very Concerned	354	22.5	22.5	25.5	
	2 Concerned	540	34.3	34.3	59.8	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	452	28.7	28.7	88.5	
	4 Not at All Concerned	180	11.5	11.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_SOILCONTAM [Soil and water contamination from toxic waste] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	56	3.6	3.6	3.6	
	1 Very Concerned	416	26.5	26.5	30.0	
	2 Concerned	592	37.6	37.6	67.7	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	376	23.9	23.9	91.6	
	4 Not at All Concerned	133	8.4	8.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_RAINFOREST [Loss of tropical rain forests] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	41	2.6	2.6	2.6	
	1 Very Concerned	399	25.3	25.3	27.9	
	2 Concerned	567	36.1	36.1	64.0	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	403	25.6	25.6	89.6	
	4 Not at All Concerned	163	10.4	10.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_WARMING [Global warming and climate change] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	44	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Very Concerned	367	23.3	23.3	26.1	
	2 Concerned	482	30.7	30.7	56.8	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	417	26.5	26.5	83.3	
	4 Not at All Concerned	263	16.7	16.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_OILSPILL [Oil spills from tanker ships and offshore drilling] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	42	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Very Concerned	352	22.4	22.4	25.1	
	2 Concerned	536	34.0	34.0	59.1	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	469	29.8	29.8	88.9	
	4 Not at All Concerned	174	11.1	11.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_EXTINCTION [Extinction of plant and animal species] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	43	2.7	2.7	2.7	
	1 Very Concerned	396	25.2	25.2	27.9	
	2 Concerned	498	31.6	31.6	59.5	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	446	28.3	28.3	87.9	
	4 Not at All Concerned	191	12.1	12.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_SPRAWL [Urban sprawl and loss of open space] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Very Concerned	338	21.5	21.5	24.7	
	2 Concerned	546	34.7	34.7	59.4	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	446	28.4	28.4	87.7	
	4 Not at All Concerned	193	12.3	12.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ENV_RUNOFF [Water pollution from urban runoff (from streets and parking lots)] Please indicate the extent to which you feel concerned about each of the following environmental issues.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	43	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Very Concerned	293	18.6	18.6	21.4	
	2 Concerned	525	33.4	33.4	54.8	
	3 Somewhat Concerned	511	32.5	32.5	87.3	
	4 Not at All Concerned	200	12.7	12.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_QUAKE [Devastating Earthquake ] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	44	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Very Worried	223	14.2	14.2	17.0	
	2 Worried	340	21.6	21.6	38.6	
	3 Somewhat Worried	599	38.1	38.1	76.7	
	4 Not at All Worried	367	23.3	23.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Disasters

DISAS_TORNADO [Devastating Hurricane or Tornado] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Very Worried	231	14.7	14.7	17.9	
	2 Worried	388	24.7	24.7	42.5	
	3 Somewhat Worried	569	36.1	36.1	78.7	
	4 Not at All Worried	335	21.3	21.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_FLOOD [Devastating Flood] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	57	3.6	3.6	3.6	
	1 Very Worried	194	12.3	12.3	15.9	
	2 Worried	340	21.6	21.6	37.6	
	3 Somewhat Worried	579	36.8	36.8	74.3	
	4 Not at All Worried	404	25.7	25.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_ASTEROID [Devastating Asteroid ] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	59	3.8	3.8	3.8	
	1 Very Worried	92	5.8	5.8	9.6	
	2 Worried	160	10.2	10.2	19.8	
	3 Somewhat Worried	410	26.0	26.0	45.8	
	4 Not at All Worried	852	54.2	54.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_VOLCANO [Large Volcanic Eruption (such as the Yellowstone Caldera) ] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	66	4.2	4.2	4.2	
	1 Very Worried	108	6.9	6.9	11.1	
	2 Worried	200	12.7	12.7	23.8	
	3 Somewhat Worried	486	30.9	30.9	54.7	
	4 Not at All Worried	713	45.3	45.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_EMP [EMP Attack] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	56	3.5	3.5	3.5	
	1 Very Worried	168	10.7	10.7	14.2	
	2 Worried	270	17.2	17.2	31.4	
	3 Somewhat Worried	536	34.1	34.1	65.4	
	4 Not at All Worried	544	34.6	34.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_POWER [Significant power outage, lasting a week or more] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	49	3.1	3.1	3.1	
	1 Very Worried	191	12.1	12.1	15.3	
	2 Worried	317	20.1	20.1	35.4	
	3 Somewhat Worried	589	37.5	37.5	72.9	
	4 Not at All Worried	427	27.1	27.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_TERROR [Terrorist Attack] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	51	3.3	3.3	3.3	
	1 Very Worried	300	19.0	19.0	22.3	
	2 Worried	404	25.7	25.7	48.0	
	3 Somewhat Worried	533	33.9	33.9	81.9	
	4 Not at All Worried	285	18.1	18.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_NUKE [Nuclear/Biological Weapons Attack] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	52	3.3	3.3	3.3	
	1 Very Worried	243	15.5	15.5	18.8	
	2 Worried	353	22.4	22.4	41.2	
	3 Somewhat Worried	545	34.6	34.6	75.9	
	4 Not at All Worried	380	24.1	24.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_MELTDOWN [Nuclear Accident/Meltdown] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	66	4.2	4.2	4.2	
	1 Very Worried	190	12.1	12.1	16.3	
	2 Worried	284	18.0	18.0	34.4	
	3 Somewhat Worried	574	36.5	36.5	70.9	
	4 Not at All Worried	458	29.1	29.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_COLLAPSE [Economic/Financial Collapse ] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Very Worried	254	16.1	16.1	19.3	
	2 Worried	468	29.7	29.7	49.1	
	3 Somewhat Worried	588	37.4	37.4	86.5	
	4 Not at All Worried	213	13.5	13.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_PANDEMIC [Pandemic or a major epidemic] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Very Worried	169	10.7	10.7	13.9	
	2 Worried	360	22.9	22.9	36.8	
	3 Somewhat Worried	623	39.6	39.6	76.4	
	4 Not at All Worried	371	23.6	23.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_UNREST [Widespread Civil Unrest ] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	54	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Very Worried	163	10.4	10.4	13.8	
	2 Worried	318	20.2	20.2	34.0	
	3 Somewhat Worried	571	36.3	36.3	70.3	
	4 Not at All Worried	467	29.7	29.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_DECLINE [The U.S. Will Decline and No Longer be a Superpower ] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	54	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Very Worried	265	16.8	16.8	20.3	
	2 Worried	315	20.0	20.0	40.3	
	3 Somewhat Worried	458	29.1	29.1	69.4	
	4 Not at All Worried	481	30.6	30.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

DISAS_WAR [The U.S. Will be involved in another World War ] How worried are you that the following natural/manmade disasters or events could occur in the United States in the next 25 years?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	51	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Very Worried	282	17.9	17.9	21.2	
	2 Worried	344	21.9	21.9	43.0	
	3 Somewhat Worried	542	34.4	34.4	77.5	
	4 Not at All Worried	355	22.5	22.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Governmental Concerns

GOVT_DRONES [Government use of drones within the U.S.] Thinking about the Federal Government in Washington D.C., how worried are about of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	54	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Very Worried	160	10.2	10.2	13.6	
	2 Worried	308	19.6	19.6	33.1	
	3 Somewhat Worried	472	30.0	30.0	63.1	
	4 Not Worried At All	580	36.9	36.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GOVT_OBAMACARE [The Affordable Health Care Act, also called Obamacare] Thinking about the Federal Government in Washington D.C., how worried are about of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	45	2.9	2.9	2.9	
	1 Very Worried	429	27.3	27.3	30.1	
	2 Worried	290	18.5	18.5	48.6	
	3 Somewhat Worried	299	19.0	19.0	67.6	
	4 Not Worried At All	510	32.4	32.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GOVT_CORRUPTION [Corrupt Government Officials] Thinking about the Federal Government in Washington D.C., how worried are about of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	46	3.0	3.0	3.0	
	1 Very Worried	622	39.5	39.5	42.5	
	2 Worried	390	24.8	24.8	67.3	
	3 Somewhat Worried	350	22.3	22.3	89.6	
	4 Not Worried At All	164	10.4	10.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GOVT_GUNCONTROL [Government restrictions on firearms and ammunition.] Thinking about the Federal Government in Washington D.C., how worried are about of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	49	3.1	3.1	3.1	
	1 Very Worried	352	22.4	22.4	25.5	
	2 Worried	277	17.6	17.6	43.1	
	3 Somewhat Worried	326	20.7	20.7	63.8	
	4 Not Worried At All	569	36.2	36.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Survivalism

SURVIVAL In the event of a natural disaster, about how long could you take care of yourself (without government relief)?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	54	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 1 day	67	4.2	4.2	7.7	
	2 3 days	137	8.7	8.7	16.4	
	3 A week	441	28.0	28.0	44.5	
	4 A month	399	25.3	25.3	69.8	
	5 3 months	223	14.2	14.2	84.0	
	6 Indefinitely	252	16.0	16.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

SUPPLIES Have you or anyone in your household put together a disaster or emergency supplies kit, containing supplies such as food, water, clothing, and medical supplies?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	47	3.0	3.0	3.0	
	1 Yes	398	25.3	25.3	28.3	
	2 No	1128	71.7	71.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

EVACUATION How afraid are you of having to evacuate your home in the next 25 years due to natural or manmade disaster?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	45	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Very afraid	73	4.6	4.6	7.5	
	2 Afraid	147	9.4	9.4	16.8	
	3 Somewhat afraid	508	32.3	32.3	49.1	
	4 Not afraid at all	801	50.9	50.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

The Future

FUTURE_CURES [We will cure cancer and most other genetic diseases.]	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Very Likely	283	18.0	18.0	21.2	
	2 Fairly Likely	747	47.5	47.5	68.6	
	3 Not Very Likely	374	23.8	23.8	92.4	
	4 Not at All Likely	119	7.6	7.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FUTURE_SPACESHIPS [We will develop spaceships that travel faster than the speed of light.] How likely	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	57	3.6	3.6	3.6	
	1 Very Likely	150	9.6	9.6	13.2	
	2 Fairly Likely	527	33.5	33.5	46.7	
	3 Not Very Likely	554	35.2	35.2	81.9	
	4 Not at All Likely	285	18.1	18.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FUTURE_OIL [We will exhaust the earth’s supply of oil.] How likely	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	54	3.5	3.5	3.5	
	1 Very Likely	270	17.2	17.2	20.6	
	2 Fairly Likely	625	39.7	39.7	60.3	
	3 Not Very Likely	507	32.3	32.3	92.6	
	4 Not at All Likely	117	7.4	7.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FUTURE_TELEPORT [We will learn to transport objects instantly over large distances.] How likely	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	58	3.7	3.7	3.7	
	1 Very Likely	122	7.8	7.8	11.5	
	2 Fairly Likely	402	25.6	25.6	37.1	
	3 Not Very Likely	676	42.9	42.9	80.0	
	4 Not at All Likely	314	20.0	20.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FUTURE_ARMAGEDDON [The world will end as prophesied in the Bible.] How likely	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	73	4.6	4.6	4.6	
	1 Very Likely	244	15.5	15.5	20.1	
	2 Fairly Likely	320	20.4	20.4	40.5	
	3 Not Very Likely	493	31.4	31.4	71.9	
	4 Not at All Likely	443	28.1	28.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Attitudes about Homosexuality

GAY_TV [Today’s movies and TV shows encourage children to view homosexuality as normal and healthy.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	52	3.3	3.3	3.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	479	30.5	30.5	33.8	
	2 Agree	785	49.9	49.9	83.7	
	3 Disagree	185	11.8	11.8	95.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	72	4.6	4.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_TEACHERS [Children are more likely to become homosexual if they have openly gay teachers.] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	57	3.7	3.7	3.7	
	1 Strongly Agree	112	7.1	7.1	10.8	
	2 Agree	289	18.4	18.4	29.1	
	3 Disagree	607	38.6	38.6	67.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	508	32.3	32.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_MARRIAGE [Legalizing homosexual marriage undermines traditional marriage and the family] How strongly to you agree or disagree with the following statements?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	68	4.3	4.3	4.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	439	27.9	27.9	32.3	
	2 Agree	334	21.2	21.2	53.5	
	3 Disagree	335	21.3	21.3	74.8	
	4 Strongly Disagree	396	25.2	25.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_SCHOOL [school teachers?] Do you agree or disagree that openly gay people should be allowed to serve as	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	52	3.3	3.3	3.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	478	30.4	30.4	33.6	
	2 Agree	672	42.7	42.7	76.4	
	3 Disagree	231	14.7	14.7	91.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	140	8.9	8.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_COACHES [youth sports coaches?] Do you agree or disagree that openly gay people should be allowed to serve as	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	49	3.1	3.1	3.1	
	1 Strongly Agree	462	29.4	29.4	32.5	
	2 Agree	578	36.8	36.8	69.2	
	3 Disagree	316	20.1	20.1	89.3	
	4 Strongly Disagree	168	10.7	10.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_POLICE [police?] Do you agree or disagree that openly gay people should be allowed to serve as	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	51	3.3	3.3	3.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	504	32.1	32.1	35.3	
	2 Agree	777	49.4	49.4	84.7	
	3 Disagree	142	9.0	9.0	93.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	99	6.3	6.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_POLITICIANS [politicians?] Do you agree or disagree that openly gay people should be allowed to serve as	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	56	3.5	3.5	3.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	490	31.2	31.2	34.7	
	2 Agree	773	49.1	49.1	83.8	
	3 Disagree	156	9.9	9.9	93.7	
	4 Strongly Disagree	99	6.3	6.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_SOLDIERS [soldiers?] Do you agree or disagree that openly gay people should be allowed to serve as	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	54	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Strongly Agree	490	31.1	31.1	34.6	
	2 Agree	736	46.8	46.8	81.4	
	3 Disagree	188	12.0	12.0	93.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	104	6.6	6.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

GAY_RELLEADER [religious leaders?] Do you agree or disagree that openly gay people should be allowed to serve as	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	53	3.3	3.3	3.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	441	28.1	28.1	31.4	
	2 Agree	454	28.9	28.9	60.3	
	3 Disagree	309	19.6	19.6	79.9	
	4 Strongly Disagree	316	20.1	20.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Attitudes about Immigrants

IMM_CRIME [Illegal immigrants are more likely to commit crime than U.S. citizens.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about immigrants.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	56	3.5	3.5	3.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	154	9.8	9.8	13.3	
	2 Agree	426	27.1	27.1	40.4	
	3 Disagree	746	47.4	47.4	87.8	
	4 Strongly Disagree	191	12.2	12.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

IMM_ASSIMILATE [Recent immigrants are more reluctant to assimilate than previous immigrants.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about immigrants.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	84	5.3	5.3	5.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	187	11.9	11.9	17.2	
	2 Agree	559	35.5	35.5	52.7	
	3 Disagree	631	40.1	40.1	92.9	
	4 Strongly Disagree	112	7.1	7.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

IMM_DRAIN [Immigrants are a drain on the economy.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about immigrants.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	60	3.8	3.8	3.8	
	1 Strongly Agree	254	16.2	16.2	20.0	
	2 Agree	569	36.1	36.1	56.1	
	3 Disagree	534	33.9	33.9	90.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	156	9.9	9.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

IMM_DISEASE [Immigrants bring diseases into the United States.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about immigrants.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	72	4.6	4.6	4.6	
	1 Strongly Agree	120	7.6	7.6	12.2	
	2 Agree	435	27.6	27.6	39.8	
	3 Disagree	732	46.6	46.6	86.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	214	13.6	13.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

IMM_RAID [Police should be allowed to raid businesses and homes in order to find undocumented workers.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about immigrants.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	74	4.7	4.7	4.7	
	1 Strongly Agree	138	8.8	8.8	13.5	
	2 Agree	525	33.4	33.4	46.9	
	3 Disagree	597	38.0	38.0	84.8	
	4 Strongly Disagree	239	15.2	15.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

IMM_DEPORT [Deportation is a good solution for immigration issues.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about immigrants.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	73	4.7	4.7	4.7	
	1 Strongly Agree	232	14.8	14.8	19.4	
	2 Agree	616	39.2	39.2	58.6	
	3 Disagree	474	30.1	30.1	88.8	
	4 Strongly Disagree	177	11.2	11.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

IMM_PATHWAY [Creating a pathway to citizenship will encourage illegal immigration.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about immigrants.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	75	4.8	4.8	4.8	
	1 Strongly Agree	239	15.2	15.2	19.9	
	2 Agree	491	31.2	31.2	51.2	
	3 Disagree	586	37.2	37.2	88.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	183	11.6	11.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Fear of Criminal Victimization

FEAR_MUGGING [Being mugged] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	35	2.3	2.3	2.3	
	1 Very Afraid	86	5.5	5.5	7.7	
	2 Afraid	234	14.9	14.9	22.6	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	590	37.5	37.5	60.1	
	4 Not Afraid At All	627	39.9	39.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FEAR [Identity theft/Credit card fraud] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	37	2.4	2.4	2.4	
	1 Very Afraid	309	19.6	19.6	22.0	
	2 Afraid	474	30.1	30.1	52.1	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	546	34.7	34.7	86.8	
	4 Not Afraid At All	207	13.2	13.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FEAR_STALKED [Being stalked ] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	41	2.6	2.6	2.6	
	1 Very Afraid	81	5.1	5.1	7.7	
	2 Afraid	194	12.4	12.4	20.1	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	379	24.1	24.1	44.2	
	4 Not Afraid At All	878	55.8	55.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FEAR_MURDER [Murder] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	44	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Very Afraid	126	8.0	8.0	10.8	
	2 Afraid	197	12.5	12.5	23.4	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	442	28.1	28.1	51.5	
	4 Not Afraid At All	763	48.5	48.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FEAR_BRUTALITY [Police brutality] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	53	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Very Afraid	79	5.0	5.0	8.4	
	2 Afraid	194	12.3	12.3	20.8	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	385	24.5	24.5	45.2	
	4 Not Afraid At All	862	54.8	54.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FEAR_RAPE [Sexual assault] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	44	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Very Afraid	110	7.0	7.0	9.8	
	2 Afraid	195	12.4	12.4	22.2	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	405	25.7	25.7	47.9	
	4 Not Afraid At All	820	52.1	52.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FEAR_HATE [Racial/hate crime] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	44	2.8	2.8	2.8	
	1 Very Afraid	94	6.0	6.0	8.8	
	2 Afraid	218	13.9	13.9	22.7	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	374	23.8	23.8	46.4	
	4 Not Afraid At All	843	53.6	53.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

FEAR_SHOOTING [Being the victim of a random/mass shooting] How afraid are you of being victimized in the following ways?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	48	3.0	3.0	3.0	
	1 Very Afraid	139	8.9	8.9	11.9	
	2 Afraid	248	15.8	15.8	27.6	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	511	32.5	32.5	60.1	
	4 Not Afraid At All	628	39.9	39.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Perceptions of Crime Rates

COMPARE_ABDUCTION [Child abduction] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	61	3.8	3.8	3.8	
	1 A lot more often	292	18.6	18.6	22.4	
	2 More often	569	36.2	36.2	58.6	
	3 About the same	514	32.7	32.7	91.3	
	4 Less than before	99	6.3	6.3	97.6	
	5 A lot less than before	38	2.4	2.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

COMPARE_GANG [Gang violence] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	59	3.7	3.7	3.7	
	1 A lot more often	427	27.1	27.1	30.9	
	2 More often	548	34.9	34.9	65.7	
	3 About the same	377	24.0	24.0	89.7	
	4 Less than before	132	8.4	8.4	98.1	
	5 A lot less than before	30	1.9	1.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

COMPARE_TRAFFICKING [Human trafficking] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	65	4.1	4.1	4.1	
	1 A lot more often	387	24.6	24.6	28.7	
	2 More often	604	38.4	38.4	67.1	
	3 About the same	419	26.6	26.6	93.7	
	4 Less than before	72	4.6	4.6	98.3	
	5 A lot less than before	26	1.7	1.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

COMPARE_RIOTS [Mass riots] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	65	4.2	4.2	4.2	
	1 A lot more often	205	13.0	13.0	17.2	
	2 More often	375	23.9	23.9	41.0	
	3 About the same	580	36.8	36.8	77.9	
	4 Less than before	281	17.8	17.8	95.7	
	5 A lot less than before	67	4.3	4.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

COMPARE_PEDOPHILE [Pedophilia/Sexual predation of youth] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	60	3.8	3.8	3.8	
	1 A lot more often	417	26.5	26.5	30.4	
	2 More often	538	34.2	34.2	64.6	
	3 About the same	473	30.1	30.1	94.6	
	4 Less than before	57	3.6	3.6	98.3	
	5 A lot less than before	27	1.7	1.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

COMPARE_SCHOOL [School shootings] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	57	3.6	3.6	3.6	
	1 A lot more often	679	43.1	43.1	46.7	
	2 More often	578	36.8	36.8	83.5	
	3 About the same	187	11.9	11.9	95.4	
	4 Less than before	36	2.3	2.3	97.7	
	5 A lot less than before	36	2.3	2.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

COMPARE_SERIAL [Serial killing] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	61	3.9	3.9	3.9	
	1 A lot more often	263	16.7	16.7	20.6	
	2 More often	429	27.3	27.3	47.9	
	3 About the same	656	41.7	41.7	89.6	
	4 Less than before	132	8.4	8.4	98.0	
	5 A lot less than before	31	2.0	2.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

COMPARE_RAPE [Sexual assault] Compared to 20 years ago how often do you think the following crimes occur?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	66	4.2	4.2	4.2	
	1 A lot more often	378	24.0	24.0	28.2	
	2 More often	520	33.0	33.0	61.3	
	3 About the same	526	33.4	33.4	94.7	
	4 Less than before	55	3.5	3.5	98.2	
	5 A lot less than before	29	1.8	1.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Causes of Crime

CRIME_JUSTICE [would be lower if the criminal justice system was more effective.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the crime rate.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	66	4.2	4.2	4.2	
	1 Strongly Agree	410	26.1	26.1	30.2	
	2 Agree	830	52.8	52.8	83.0	
	3 Disagree	248	15.8	15.8	98.8	
	4 Strongly Disagree	19	1.2	1.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

CRIME_EMPLOY [would be lower if there were more employment opportunities.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the crime rate.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	68	4.3	4.3	4.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	318	20.2	20.2	24.5	
	2 Agree	914	58.1	58.1	82.7	
	3 Disagree	243	15.4	15.4	98.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	30	1.9	1.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

CRIME_MORALS [would be lower if we had stronger moral values in this country.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the crime rate.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	69	4.4	4.4	4.4	
	1 Strongly Agree	593	37.7	37.7	42.1	
	2 Agree	672	42.7	42.7	84.8	
	3 Disagree	211	13.4	13.4	98.2	
	4 Strongly Disagree	28	1.8	1.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

CRIME_EVIL [would be lower if there were fewer evil people  in the world.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the crime rate.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	71	4.5	4.5	4.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	436	27.7	27.7	32.2	
	2 Agree	724	46.0	46.0	78.2	
	3 Disagree	282	17.9	17.9	96.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	61	3.9	3.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

CRIME_MEDIA [would be lower if there was less violence in the media. ] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the crime rate.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	75	4.8	4.8	4.8	
	1 Strongly Agree	347	22.0	22.0	26.8	
	2 Agree	718	45.6	45.6	72.4	
	3 Disagree	384	24.4	24.4	96.8	
	4 Strongly Disagree	50	3.2	3.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

CRIME_MENTAL [would be lower if we could more effectively help the mentally ill.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the crime rate.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	72	4.6	4.6	4.6	
	1 Strongly Agree	439	27.9	27.9	32.5	
	2 Agree	777	49.4	49.4	81.9	
	3 Disagree	256	16.2	16.2	98.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	29	1.9	1.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

CRIME_BIAS [is higher amongst members of racial minority groups because of police bias.] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the crime rate.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	76	4.8	4.8	4.8	
	1 Strongly Agree	137	8.7	8.7	13.5	
	2 Agree	505	32.1	32.1	45.6	
	3 Disagree	669	42.6	42.6	88.1	
	4 Strongly Disagree	186	11.9	11.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Punitive Attitudes

PUNISH_SENTENCE [make sentences more severe for all crimes] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the punishment of criminals.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	56	3.5	3.5	3.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	305	19.4	19.4	22.9	
	2 Agree	530	33.7	33.7	56.6	
	3 Disagree	567	36.0	36.0	92.6	
	4 Strongly Disagree	116	7.4	7.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PUNISH_DEATH [use the death penalty for juveniles who murder] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the punishment of criminals.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	67	4.2	4.2	4.2	
	1 Strongly Agree	217	13.8	13.8	18.1	
	2 Agree	448	28.5	28.5	46.5	
	3 Disagree	621	39.5	39.5	86.0	
	4 Strongly Disagree	221	14.0	14.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PUNISH_APPEALS [limit the appeals available for death sentences] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the punishment of criminals.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	68	4.3	4.3	4.3	
	1 Strongly Agree	412	26.2	26.2	30.5	
	2 Agree	644	40.9	40.9	71.5	
	3 Disagree	344	21.9	21.9	93.3	
	4 Strongly Disagree	105	6.7	6.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PUNISH_STRIKES [use three strikes laws for repeat offenders] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the punishment of criminals.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	72	4.6	4.6	4.6	
	1 Strongly Agree	408	25.9	25.9	30.5	
	2 Agree	711	45.2	45.2	75.7	
	3 Disagree	277	17.6	17.6	93.3	
	4 Strongly Disagree	105	6.7	6.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PUNISH_CASTRATE [use chemical castration on sex offenders] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the punishment of criminals.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	71	4.5	4.5	4.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	411	26.2	26.2	30.7	
	2 Agree	559	35.5	35.5	66.2	
	3 Disagree	397	25.2	25.2	91.4	
	4 Strongly Disagree	135	8.6	8.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PUNISH_PRIVILEGES [reduce the privileges available to prisoners (televisions, recreation, etc).] Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the punishment of criminals.	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	55	3.5	3.5	3.5	
	1 Strongly Agree	539	34.3	34.3	37.8	
	2 Agree	565	35.9	35.9	73.7	
	3 Disagree	322	20.5	20.5	94.2	
	4 Strongly Disagree	92	5.8	5.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Phobias

PHOBIA_BLOOD [Blood and/or needles] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	53	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Very Afraid	99	6.3	6.3	9.7	
	2 Afraid	194	12.3	12.3	22.0	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	438	27.8	27.8	49.8	
	4 Not Afraid At All	789	50.2	50.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_ANIMALS [Bugs, snakes, dogs, or any other animal/insect] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	58	3.7	3.7	3.7	
	1 Very Afraid	114	7.3	7.3	11.0	
	2 Afraid	234	14.9	14.9	25.9	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	600	38.2	38.2	64.0	
	4 Not Afraid At All	566	36.0	36.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_CLOWNS [Clowns] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	58	3.7	3.7	3.7	
	1 Very Afraid	40	2.6	2.6	6.3	
	2 Afraid	79	5.0	5.0	11.3	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	130	8.3	8.3	19.6	
	4 Not Afraid At All	1265	80.4	80.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_DROWNING [Drowning, water] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	52	3.3	3.3	3.3	
	1 Very Afraid	118	7.5	7.5	10.8	
	2 Afraid	186	11.8	11.8	22.6	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	448	28.5	28.5	51.0	
	4 Not Afraid At All	770	49.0	49.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_FLYING [Flying] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	56	3.5	3.5	3.5	
	1 Very Afraid	82	5.2	5.2	8.7	
	2 Afraid	149	9.5	9.5	18.2	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	387	24.6	24.6	42.8	
	4 Not Afraid At All	899	57.2	57.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_GHOSTS [Ghosts] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	68	4.3	4.3	4.3	
	1 Very Afraid	28	1.8	1.8	6.1	
	2 Afraid	87	5.5	5.5	11.6	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	253	16.1	16.1	27.7	
	4 Not Afraid At All	1137	72.3	72.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_HEIGHTS [High places like balconies, bridges, or roofs] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	50	3.2	3.2	3.2	
	1 Very Afraid	133	8.4	8.4	11.6	
	2 Afraid	256	16.3	16.3	27.9	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	566	36.0	36.0	63.9	
	4 Not Afraid At All	567	36.1	36.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_SPEAKING [Public speaking] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	63	4.0	4.0	4.0	
	1 Very Afraid	138	8.8	8.8	12.8	
	2 Afraid	260	16.5	16.5	29.3	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	576	36.6	36.6	65.9	
	4 Not Afraid At All	536	34.1	34.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_CLAUSTROPHOBIA [Small, enclosed spaces, such as caves, tunnels, closets and elevators] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	60	3.8	3.8	3.8	
	1 Very Afraid	94	6.0	6.0	9.8	
	2 Afraid	190	12.1	12.1	21.8	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	455	28.9	28.9	50.8	
	4 Not Afraid At All	775	49.2	49.2	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_STRANGERS [Strangers] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	54	3.4	3.4	3.4	
	1 Very Afraid	53	3.4	3.4	6.8	
	2 Afraid	119	7.6	7.6	14.3	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	581	36.9	36.9	51.3	
	4 Not Afraid At All	767	48.7	48.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_DARKNESS [The dark] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	56	3.6	3.6	3.6	
	1 Very Afraid	39	2.5	2.5	6.1	
	2 Afraid	88	5.6	5.6	11.6	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	400	25.4	25.4	37.1	
	4 Not Afraid At All	990	62.9	62.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PHOBIA_ZOMBIES [Zombies] How afraid are you of the following?	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	-1 Refused	62	4.0	4.0	4.0	
	1 Very Afraid	57	3.6	3.6	7.6	
	2 Afraid	84	5.3	5.3	12.9	
	3 Somewhat Afraid	147	9.3	9.3	22.2	
	4 Not Afraid At All	1223	77.8	77.8	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

Demographics

ppagecat Age - 7 Categories	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 18-24	197	12.5	12.5	12.5	
	2 25-34	264	16.8	16.8	29.3	
	3 35-44	273	17.4	17.4	46.7	
	4 45-54	258	16.4	16.4	63.1	
	5 55-64	306	19.4	19.4	82.5	
	6 65-74	203	12.9	12.9	95.4	
	7 75+	72	4.6	4.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ppagect4 Age - 4 Categories	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 18-29	331	21.0	21.0	21.0	
	2 30-44	404	25.7	25.7	46.7	
	3 45-59	430	27.4	27.4	74.1	
	4 60+	408	25.9	25.9	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPEDUCAT Education (Categorical)	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 Less than high school	198	12.6	12.6	12.6	
	2 High school	462	29.4	29.4	42.0	
	3 Some college	456	29.0	29.0	71.0	
	4 Bachelor's degree or higher	456	29.0	29.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPETHM Race / Ethnicity	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 White, Non-Hispanic	1046	66.5	66.5	66.5	
	2 Black, Non-Hispanic	183	11.6	11.6	78.1	
	3 Other, Non-Hispanic	97	6.2	6.2	84.3	
	4 Hispanic	227	14.5	14.5	98.7	
	5 2+ Races, Non-Hispanic	20	1.3	1.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPGENDER Gender	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 Male	762	48.4	48.4	48.4	
	2 Female	811	51.6	51.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPHHHEAD Household Head	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	357	22.7	22.7	22.7	
	1 Yes	1216	77.3	77.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPHOUSE Housing Type	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 A one-family house detached from any other house	1070	68.0	68.0	68.0	
	2 A one-family house attached to one or more houses	141	9.0	9.0	77.0	
	3 A building with 2 or more apartments	292	18.6	18.6	95.6	
	4 A mobile home	62	3.9	3.9	99.5	
	5 Boat, RV, van, etc.	8	.5	.5	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPMARIT Marital Status	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 Married	805	51.2	51.2	51.2	
	2 Widowed	68	4.4	4.4	55.6	
	3 Divorced	168	10.7	10.7	66.2	
	4 Separated	15	1.0	1.0	67.2	
	5 Never married	394	25.1	25.1	92.3	
	6 Living with partner	121	7.7	7.7	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPMSACAT MSA Status	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 Non-Metro	250	15.9	15.9	15.9	
	1 Metro	1323	84.1	84.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPREG4 Region 4 - Based on State of Residence	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 Northeast	287	18.2	18.2	18.2	
	2 Midwest	339	21.5	21.5	39.8	
	3 South	584	37.2	37.2	76.9	
	4 West	363	23.1	23.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

ppreg9 Region 9 - Based on State of Residence	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 New England	73	4.6	4.6	4.6	
	2 Mid-Atlantic	214	13.6	13.6	18.2	
	3 East-North Central	214	13.6	13.6	31.9	
	4 West-North Central	124	7.9	7.9	39.8	
	5 South Atlantic	354	22.5	22.5	62.3	
	6 East-South Central	72	4.6	4.6	66.9	
	7 West-South Central	158	10.0	10.0	76.9	
	8 Mountain	118	7.5	7.5	84.4	
	9 Pacific	245	15.6	15.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPRENT Ownership Status of Living Quarters	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 Owned or being bought by you or someone in your household	1089	69.2	69.2	69.2	
	2 Rented for cash	431	27.4	27.4	96.6	
	3 Occupied without payment of cash rent	53	3.4	3.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPT01 Presence of Household Members - Children 0-2	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0	1491	94.8	94.8	94.8	
	1	80	5.1	5.1	99.9	
	2	2	.1	.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPT25 Presence of Household Members - Children 2-5	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0	1422	90.4	90.4	90.4	
	1	128	8.1	8.1	98.6	
	2	21	1.3	1.3	99.9	
	3	2	.1	.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPT612 Presence of Household Members - Children 6-12	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0	1344	85.5	85.5	85.5	
	1	163	10.3	10.3	95.8	
	2	53	3.4	3.4	99.2	
	3	8	.5	.5	99.7	
	4	5	.3	.3	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPT1317 Presence of Household Members - Children 13-17	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0	1322	84.0	84.0	84.0	
	1	196	12.4	12.4	96.5	
	2	51	3.2	3.2	99.7	
	3	3	.2	.2	99.9	
	4	1	.1	.1	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPT18OV Presence of Household Members - Adults 18+	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1	334	21.2	21.2	21.2	
	2	839	53.3	53.3	74.5	
	3	257	16.3	16.3	90.9	
	4	112	7.1	7.1	98.0	
	5	21	1.3	1.3	99.3	
	6	5	.3	.3	99.7	
	7	5	.3	.3	100.0	
	12	1	.0	.0	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPWORK Current Employment Status	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	1 Working - as a paid employee	758	48.2	48.2	48.2	
	2 Working - self-employed	120	7.6	7.6	55.8	
	3 Not working - on temporary layoff from a job	16	1.0	1.0	56.8	
	4 Not working - looking for work	136	8.7	8.7	65.4	
	5 Not working - retired	278	17.7	17.7	83.1	
	6 Not working - disabled	117	7.4	7.4	90.6	
	7 Not working - other	148	9.4	9.4	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0		

PPNET HH Internet Access	
	Frequency	Percent	Valid Percent	Cumulative Percent	
Valid	0 No	337	21.4	21.4	21.4	
	1 Yes	1236	78.6	78.6	100.0	
	Total	1573	100.0	100.0