[Last revised
St. Cloud State University SURVEY
2003
QUESTIONNAIRE
STATEWIDE SURVEY OF
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Question HELLO
Hello, my name is ______________ (YOUR NAME)
at
center in
about their views on issues such as K-12 education, the Twins,
direction the state is going, and other issues relating to
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
center in
about their views on issues such as K-12 education, the Twins,
direction the state is going, and other issues relating to
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
Logic Instructions (flow only):
QAL THANKYOU
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
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
[DO NOT READ LIST. PROBE FOR ONE SPECIFIC RESPONSE]
01. ABORTION 16. POLITICS/POLITICIANS/GOV/LEGIS.
02. AGRICULTURE-GENERAL 17. POVERTY/ POOR
03. BUDGET/DEFICIT 18. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
04. CORPORATE LEADERSHIP 19. RELIGIOUS/MORAL ISSUES
05. CRIMES/GANGS/VIOL 20. ROADS-HIGHWAYS-TRANS.
06. DRUGS USE 21. SENIOR ISSUES/ ELDERLY
07. ECON. ISSUES (JOBS-WAGES, ETC) 22. SPORTS ISSUES/ STADIUMS
08. EDUCATION FUNDING 23. STATE SERVICE CUTS
09. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 24. STOCK MARKET
10. FAMILY ISSUES 25. TAXES
11 GAMBLING 26 TERRORISM/CHEMICAL/BIO WEAPONS
12. HEALTH ISSUES-HEALTH INSUR 27. UTIL PRICES-GAS-ENERGY
13. HOUSING-AFFORDABLE 28. WELFARE ISSUES-WASTE-FRAUD
14. ISSUES RELATING TO INDIANS 29. OTHER
15. NATURAL DISASTERS 30. NO PROBLEM FACING STATE
31. DON'T KNOW
32. REFUSED
Logic Instructions (flow only):
IF (ANS=30) SKIPTO Q4TWIN
IF (ANS=31) SKIPTO Q4TWIN
IF (ANS=32) SKIPTO Q4TWIN
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 JESSE 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-VOLUNTEERED
6. PARTIES ALL THE SAME/NO DIFFERENCE-VOLUNTEERED
7. NONE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q4TWIN
Thanks. Now I have a few questions about the Minnesota Twins and
Minnesota Vikings.
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 (means city or county or both)
4. A combination of private funds and state and local governments
5. The current stadium is fine.
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q6VIKES
How important is it to you personally to keep the Minnesota
Vikings 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 Q7VIKES
It is widely suggested that the long-term presence of the Minnesota
Vikings in Minnesota is not possible without a new football 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 (means city or county or both)
4. A combination of private funds and state and local governments
5. The current stadium is fine.
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q8MAST
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that
school or sport teams' mascots that depict certain ethnic groups
are biased against those groups that they depict?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q9MAST
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with
the use of Native American depictions as team or school mascots?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q10MAST
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that
teams such as the Cleveland Indians, Washington Redskins, Florida
State University Seminoles and University of North Dakota Fighting
Sioux should change their mascots?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q11CAP
Thank you. In terms of current issues of government and politics,
do you believe you are very informed, informed, somewhat informed or
not at all informed?
1. VERY INFORMED
2. INFORMED
3. SOMEWHAT INFORMED
4. NOT AT ALL INFORMED
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q12CAP
Where do you primarily get your political information? Is it:
(READ CHOICES 1-8 AND ACCEPT ONLY ONE RESPONSE)
1. Co-workers
2. Family and Friends
3. Internet
4. Organizations you belong to (EXAMPLES: CHURCHES, LIONS CLUB, ETC.)
5. Radio
6. Newspapers
7. Magazines
8. Television
9. VOLUNTEER-I RECEIVE NO POLITICAL INFORMATION
10. DON'T KNOW
11. REFUSED
12. SOMETHING ELSE
Question Q13RATGW
How would you rate the overall performance of Tim Pawlenty
as Governor. Would you rate his performance as excellent,
pretty good, only fair or poor?
1. EXCELLENT
2. PRETTY GOOD
3. ONLY FAIR
4. POOR
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q14RATTP
How would you rate the overall performance of George W. Bush
as President. Would you rate his performance as excellent,
pretty good, only fair or poor?
1. EXCELLENT
2. PRETTY GOOD
3. ONLY FAIR
4. POOR
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q15CULT
Now I have a series of statements about how you view government
and how you believe government officials should govern. After I
read each statement, please tell me if you strongly agree,
agree, disagree or strongly disagree with that statement.
One of our biggest problems is that too many people don't have enough
respect for authority.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q16CULT
All citizens have a civic duty to take an active interest in
government and politics.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q17CULT
When deciding whom to vote for, people should vote based on issues
regardless of party.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q18CULT
Government should actively seek solutions to problems, whether
the public asks for them or not.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q19CULT
Corruption in politics should be tolerated if the job gets done.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q20CULT
It is best for our society when political parties compete
for control of government.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q21CULT
The major purpose of government is to right the wrongs of our society.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q22CULT
Government should be run by officials with strong social and
family ties to the established leaders of our society.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q23CULT
Politics is complicated, so only those who fully understand
the issues should participate.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q24CULT
Government should initiate new programs only if demanded by the public.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q25CULT
Political leaders should decide what is best and govern accordingly.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q26CULT
Government and politics are best left to party leaders
and professionals.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q27CULT
Politicians should address difficult issues and problems, even if it
means they might not be reelected.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q28CULT
Control of government should be left to established politicians.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q29CULT
Government should be involved in the economy primarily to provide
more business opportunities.
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q30BUSH
Thank you. 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
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q31HATCH
Mike Hatch
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q32CLINT
Hillary Rodham Clinton
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q33LBUSH
Laura Bush
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q34PAWL
Tim Pawlenty
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q35ARNO
Arnold Schwarzenegger
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q36JVEN
Jesse Ventura
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q37COLE
Norm Coleman
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q38MARY
Mary Pawlenty
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q39DAY
Mark Dayton
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Logic Instructions (flow only):
Question Q40RUSH
Rush Limbaugh
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q41ALF
Al Franken
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q42MIKE
Michael Moore
RATING CAN'T JUDGE DON'T KNOW REFUSED
777 888 999
Question Q43EDU
Thank you. Now I have a few questions about several issues that
have been in the newspapers and on TV.
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree
Minnesota state taxes should be used to pay for tuition vouchers
for students attending private K-12 schools?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q44EDU
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that
Minnesota's public school students should be required to wear school
uniforms?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q45EDU
Under Minnesota law, teachers and students in grades K-12 are
required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in class at least
one time per week. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or
strongly disagree with this law?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q46EDU
If the state of Minnesota faces future budget problems and must
cut its budget, do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or
strongly disagree public K-12 education funding should be
exempt from budget cuts?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q47IMMG
Generally, do you think Minnesotans are welcoming to new immigrants
from other countries to the state? Yes or No?
1. YES
5. NO
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q48IMMG
For you personally, what do you think is the single most important
reason that immigrants come to Minnesota?
(DO NOT READ CHOICES. PROBE. ACCEPT ONLY ONE ANSWER)
1. ATTENDED SCHOOL AND STAYED
2. CHURCHES HELPED THEM COME
3. FAMILY/FRIENDS
4. JOBS
5. POLITICAL REFUGEE
6. SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
7. VISITED AND STAYED
8. WEATHER/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
9. WELFARE/STATE AID/FREE MEDICAL CARE
10. WELCOME IN MINNESOTA-GOOD PLACE TO LIVE
11. OTHER-VOLUNTEERED
12. DON'T KNOW
13. REFUSED
Question Q49IMMG
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree
with the following statement:
Illegal immigrants in Minnesota take jobs from Minnesotans?
1. STRONGLY AGREE
2. AGREE
3. DISAGREE
4. STRONGLY DISAGREE
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q50PART
Do you usually consider yourself to be a Democrat, Republican,
Green party member, Minnesota Independence Party member, another
party, or are you an independent who is not a member of any party?
[IF DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN OR GREEN OR MINNESOTA INDEPENDENCE PARTY]
Would you say that you always vote (Democrat/Republican/Green/
Independence Party) or do you sometimes vote for a person of another party?
[IF INDEPENDENT] Although you are an independent, do you usually
consider yourself to be closer to the Democrats, Republicans, the
Independence Party, or the Green Party?
01. ALWAYS VOTES DEMOCRATIC
02. DEMOCRAT WHO SOMETIMES VOTES FOR OTHER PARTY
03. ALWAYS VOTES REPUBLICAN
04. REPUBLICAN WHO SOMETIMES VOTES FOR OTHER PARTY
05. ALWAYS VOTES GREEN
06. GREEN WHO SOMETIMES VOTES FOR OTHER PARTY
07. ALWAYS VOTES MINNESOTAN INDEPENDENCE
08. MN. INDEPENDENCE WHO SOMETIMES VOTE FOR OTHER PARTY
09. INDEPENDENT CLOSER TO DEMOCRATS
10. INDEPENDENT CLOSER TO REPUBLICANS
11. INDEPENDENT CLOSER TO GREEN
12. INDEPENDENT CLOSER TO MN. INDEPENDENCE PARTY
13. OTHER 14. APOLITICAL
15. DON'T KNOW 16. REFUSED
Question Q51AGE
Thank you. The following questions are primarily for statistical
analysis and to help us determine if we are getting a random sample.
You don't have to answer all the questions but it will help us if you do.
What age group are you a member of? Are you...
[READ CATEGORIES-AS NECESSARY]
1. 18-24
2. 25-34
3. 35-44
4. 45-54
5. 55-65
6. 65+
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q52EMPL
Are you working now, temporarily laid off, unemployed, retired, a
household manager, a full time student or what?
[IF MORE THAN ONE]
What do you consider yourself primarily?
1. WORKING NOW
2. LAID OFF
3. UNEMPLOYED
4. RETIRED
5. DISABLED
6. HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
7. STUDENT
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED
Question Q53INCOM
Would you please tell me the range which best represents
the total yearly income, before taxes, of all immediate family
living in your household?
[READ LIST UNTIL STOPPED-IF NECESSARY]
1. UNDER $10,000
2. $10-15 thousand
3. $15,001-20 thousand
4. $20,001-25 thousand
5. $25,001-30 thousand
6. $30,001-40 thousand
7. $40,001-50 thousand
8. $50,001-75thousand
9. $75,001 thousand or more
10. DON'T KNOW
11. REFUSED
Question THANKYOU
I would like to thank you very much for your time and cooperation.
You have been very helpful. If you would like to see the results
of this survey you may contact the SCSU Survey Lab at St. Cloud
State University. Would you like the number?
(IF YES IT IS 320-308-3980 or WEBSITE: web.stcloudstate.edu/scsusurvey).
Good-bye!
INTERVIEWER- BRING TO A DIRECTOR'S ATTENTION ANY PROBLEMS
WITH THE INTERVIEW, SUCH AS DIFFICULT QUESTIONS