SCSU SURVEY FALL STATEWIDE SURVEY

SCSU SURVEY FALL STATEWIDE SURVEY

QUESIONNAIRE

10-23-02

NOTE: Some changes may have been made on the CATI version of the survey.

Question CHECKQ

IF INTERVIEW IS A RESTART MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROPER

RESPONDENT, REINTRODUCE YOURSELF AND SAY SOMETHING LIKE--

"We previously started this interview and couldn't finish it

at the time. May we finish it now?

IF RESPONDENT WANTS TO KNOW WHO THE INTERVIEW IS FOR YOU CAN

TELL THEM IT IS FOR ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY. 10/9/02 FINAL

YOU CAN HIT CONTROL/END AT ANY TIME TO TERMINATE

AN INTERVIEW, PUT MESSAGE FOR CALLBACKS, INCOMPLETES,

REFUSALS, ETC.

Question HELLO

Hello, my name is ______________ (YOUR NAME)

at St. Cloud State University. I am calling from our survey research

center in St. Cloud. We are conducting a study of Minnesota residents

about their views on issues such as benefits for Minnesota veterans,

problems facing the State of Minnesota, and other issues relating

to Minnesota state government and politics. We are not asking for

contributions or trying to sell you anything. Your telephone number

was drawn by a computer in a random sample of the state.

[USE ONLY IF NUMBER DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A RESIDENCE PHONE]

Is this a residential phone? [IF NO, TERMINATE WITH, E.G.;]

I'm sorry I have the wrong place.

Question LOADDATA

Hello, my name is ______________ (YOUR NAME)

at St. Cloud State University. I am calling from our survey research

center in St. Cloud. We are conducting a study of Minnesota residents

about their views on issues such as benefits for Minnesota veterans,

problems facing the State of Minnesota, and other issues relating

to Minnesota state government and politics. We are not asking for

contributions or trying to sell you anything. Your telephone number

was drawn by a computer in a random sample of the state.

[USE ONLY IF NUMBER DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A RESIDENCE PHONE]

Is this a residential phone? [IF NO, TERMINATE WITH, E.G.;]

I'm sorry I have the wrong place.

Question GENDER

It is important that we interview a man in some households and a woman

in others so that the results will truly represent all the people in

the state. According to the method used by our university, I need to

interview the _________________________

May I speak with that person?

[ROTATE WITH EVERY INTERVIEW-KEEP TRACK ON SHEET BY YOUR COMPUTER]

1. oldest male 18 years of age or older who lives in your household

2. youngest male 18 years of age or older who lives in your household

3. oldest female 18 years of age or older who lives in your household

4. youngest female 18 years of age or older who lives in your household

Question ETHICS

[IF YES-START INTERVIEW][OR-WHEN SELECTED PERSON ANSWERS

REPEAT INTRODUCTION BUT NOT SCREEN]

Before starting the roughly ten minute survey, I want to mention that I

would be happy to answer any questions about the study either now or

later. Also, this interview is completely voluntary. If we should come

to any question which you don't want to answer, just let me know and

we'll go on to the next question.

IF NO

When may I call back to reach him/her?

So that I will know who to ask for, what is his/her first name?

[REPEAT BACK TO BE SURE YOU HAVE IT AND SHOW PRONUNCIATION

IF IT IS A PROBLEM. IF RESPONDENT OBJECTS TO PROVIDING NAME]

We only need the person's first name; the last name isn't necessary.

[IF DESIGNATED SEX/AGE DOESN'T LIVE IN

HOUSEHOLD ASK FOR OPPOSITE SEX/AGE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER]

[NAME]_________________________

[TIME AND DAY FOR CALL-BACK]

* Question Q1DIR

Let us begin by asking, do you think things in the state of Minnesota

are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have

gotten off on the wrong track?

1. RIGHT DIRECTION

2. NEUTRAL-VOL

3. WRONG TRACK

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

* Question Q2PROB

What do you think is the single most important problem facing the

State of Minnesota today?

[DO NOT READ LIST. PROBE FOR ONE SPECIFIC RESPONSE]

01. ABORTION 16. STOCK MARKET

02. AGRICULTURE-GENERAL 17. POLITICS/ POLITICIANS

03. CORPORATE LEADERSHIP 18. POVERTY/ POOR

04. BUDGET/DEFICIT 19. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

05. CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 20. RELIGIOUS/MORAL ISSUES

06. CRIMES/GANGS/VIOL 21. ROADS-HIGHWAYS-TRANS.

07. DRUGS USE 22. SENIOR ISSUES/ ELDERLY

08. ECON. ISSUES (JOBS-WAGES, ETC)23. SPORTS ISSUES/ TWINS GOING

09. EDUCATION FUNDING 24. TAXES

10. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 25. NATURAL DISASTERS

11 FAMILY ISSUES 26 TERRORISM/SAFETY

12. GAMBLING 27. UTIL PRICES-GAS-ENERGY

13. HEALTH ISSUES-HEALTH INSUR 28. WELFARE ISSUES-WASTE-FRAUD

14. ISSUES RELATING TO INDIANS 29. OTHER

15. JESSE VENTURA 30. NO PROBLEM FACING STATE

31. DON'T KNOW

32. REFUSED

* Question Q3PARPRO

Which political party, if any, do you think can do a better job of

handling the problem you have just mentioned-the Republican Party,

the Democratic Party, the Independence Party, or the Green Party?

[INDEPENDENCE PARTY IS GOVERNOR VENTURA'S PARTY-DIFFERENT

FROM THOSE WHO SAY THEY ARE AN INDEPENDENT WHICH IS NO PARTY]

1. REPUBLICAN

2. DEMOCRATIC

3. INDEPENDENCE PARTY

4. GREEN PARTY

5. OTHER-VOL

6. SAME-VOL

7. NEITHER

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q4TWIN

How important is it to you personally to keep the Minnesota

Twins in Minnesota? Is it very important, somewhat important,

not important, or not at all important?

1. VERY IMPORTANT

2. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

3. NOT IMPORTANT

4. NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q5TWINS

It is widely suggested that the long-term presence of the Minnesota

Twins in Minnesota is not possible without a new baseball stadium.

If a new stadium is built, do you personally think the stadium should

be funded by:

(READ CHOICES 1-5)

1. The private sector only, such as the team owner, players or other

private donors.

2. The State of Minnesota only

3. Local government only

4. A combination of private funds and state and local governments

5. The current stadium if fine.

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q6VETS

The State of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs currently

provides various benefits and services, from financial assistance

to veterans and their families who are unable to work due to

temporary disability to helping veterans and their dependents secure

federal veterans benefits that they are entitled to by providing free

claims representation before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree the State

of Minnesota should continue to provide these benefits and services

to honorably discharged veterans?

1. STRONGLY AGREE

2. AGREE

3. DISAGREE

4. STRONGLY DISAGREE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q7VETS

The State of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs does not

currently provide specific benefits and programs to young men and

women recently discharged from the armed forces to attract and

encourage them to return and reside in Minnesota. Do you strongly

agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree the State of Minnesota

should offer specific benefits and programs to these veterans to

attract and encourage them to return and reside in Minnesota?

1. STRONGLY AGREE

2. AGREE

3. DISAGREE

4. STRONGLY DISAGREE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q8SMOKE

Do you smoke cigarettes?

1. YES

5. NO

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q9SMOKE

Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose banning

smoking in restaurants?

1. STRONGLY FAVOR

2. FAVOR

3. OPPOSE

4. STRONGLY OPPOSE

5. DON'T CARE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q10SMOKE

Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose banning

smoking in bars?

1. STRONGLY FAVOR

2. FAVOR

3. OPPOSE

4. STRONGLY OPPOSE

5. DON'T CARE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q11SMOKE

If your favorite restaurant banned smoking, would you visit the

establishment more often, less often, or with the same frequency?

1. MORE OFTEN

2. LESS OFTEN

3. SAME FREQUENCY

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q12WINE

Thank you. Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose

allowing supermarkets and grocery stores in Minnesota to be able

to sell wine?

1. STRONGLY FAVOR

2. FAVOR

3. OPPOSE

4. STRONGLY OPPOSE

5. DON'T CARE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q13WINE

Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose allowing bars

to serve alcohol past 1:00 in the morning?

1. STRONGLY FAVOR

2. FAVOR

3. OPPOSE

4. STRONGLY OPPOSE

5. DON'T CARE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q14ROADS

It is suggested Minnesota needs to increase spending on all types of

transportation options, including building new roads, widening some

roads, building new bridges and creating commuter rail and expanding

light rail.

Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree the State

of Minnesota should increase spending for roads and bridges?

1. STRONGLY AGREE

2. AGREE

3. DISAGREE

4. STRONGLY DISAGREE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q15ROADS

If the state does decide to increase spending, how do you personally

think the State of Minnesota should pay for this increased spending?

Should the state:

(READ CHOICES 1-5)

1. Borrow all that is necessary, without imposing any sort of new tax of fee?

2. Borrow some money and impose a tax on non-Minnesota

residents who commute to work in Minnesota for the rest?

3. Borrow some money and impose tolls on some roads for the rest?

4. Borrow some money and impose a dedicated tax on gasoline for the rest?

5. Not borrow but impose some sort of tax or fee to pay the full,

increased cost?

6. I DISAGREE WITH ANY INCREASED SPENDING-VOLUNTEERED

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q16ROADS

Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree the State of

Minnesota should increase spending for commuter and light rail?

1. STRONGLY AGREE

2. AGREE

3. DISAGREE

4. STRONGLY DISAGREE

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q17ROADS

If the state does decide to increase spending, how do you personally

think the State of Minnesota should pay for this increased spending?

Should the state:

(READ CHOICES 1-4)

1. Rely on ticket prices only?

2. Rely on ticket prices and local government aid for the rest?

3. Rely on ticket prices and state aid for the rest?

4. Use a combination of ticket prices and state and local government aid?

5. I DISAGREE WITH ANY INCREASED SPENDING FOR RAIL TRANSIT-VOLUNTEERED

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

Question Q18RX

Now, I'm going to ask you about prescription medications.

Where would you say you personally get most of your information about

prescription medications you take or have taken? Is it:

(READ CHOICES 1-8)

1. Your doctor or nurse

2. The label on the medication container

3. Your friends or relatives

4. A cashier at the pharmacy

5. A pharmacist

6. The news media

7. The Internet

8. Some other source

9. DON'T KNOW

10. REFUSED

Question Q19RX

In the past year, would you say your pharmacist never, rarely,

occasionally, usually or always specifically sought you out to

give you direct counseling about medications take or have taken?

1. NEVER

2. RARELY

3. OCCASIONALLY

4. USUALLY

5. ALWAYS

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

[CALLERS: THIS QUESTION IS ABOUT ADVICE FROM A PHARMACIST NOT A DOCTOR]

Question Q20RX

In the past year, would you say you specifically sought out a

pharmacist never, rarely, occasionally, usually or always to seek

counseling about medications when obtaining them?

1. NEVER

2. RARELY

3. OCCASIONALLY

4. USUALLY

5. ALWAYS

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

[CALLERS: THIS QUESTION IS ABOUT ADVICE FROM A PHARMACIST NOT A DOCTOR]

Question Q21RX

On occasions when you do not seek out direct counsel from

a pharmacist, what is the primary reason? Is it because:

(READ CHOICES 1-7)

1. You have enough information from your doctor, the medication label

or other sources?

2. You are in too big of hurry?

3. The pharmacist seems too busy to break away from other duties?

4. You don't trust the information the pharmacist will provide?

5. The pharmacist doesn't appear to be in the area?

6. You don't like to discuss private matters in front of others?

7. You are not taking any medications?

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

* Question Q22RATEV

Thank you. Now, I would like to turn to questions about Minnesota

politics.

To start, how would you rate the overall performance of Jesse Ventura

as Governor: excellent, pretty good, only fair or poor?

1. EXCELLENT

2. PRETTY GOOD

3. ONLY FAIR

4. POOR

8. DON'T KNOW

9. REFUSED

* Question Q23BUSH

Here is a different kind of question.

Please think of a thermometer that has a range of 0 to 100 degrees.

I'd like you to rate your feelings toward some of our political

leaders and other people who are in the news. Ratings on the

thermometer between 50 and 100 degrees mean that you feel favorable

and warm toward the person. Ratings between 0 and 50 mean that you

do not feel too favorable toward the person. If we come to a person

whose name you don't recognize, you don't need to rate that person.

Just tell me and we will move on to the next one. If you do recognize

the name, but do not feel particularly warm or cold toward the person,

you would rate the person at the 50-degree mark.

[NEVER TELL WHO THE PERSON IS OR WHAT THEY DO-YOU CAN REREAD THE NAME]

George W.Bush