Region 4 - Based on State of Residence
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West

Region 9 - Based on State of Residence
1 = New England
2 = Mid-Atlantic
3 = East-North Central
4 = West-North Central
5 = South Atlantic
6 = East-South Central
7 = West-South Central
8 = Mountain
9 = Pacific

Duration of interview (categorized in 5-minute intervals)
1 = Less than 5 minutes
2 = 5 - 9:59
3 = 10 - 14:59
4 = 15 - 19:59
5 = 20 - 24:59
6 = 25 - 29:59
7 = 30 - 34:59
8 = 35 - 39:59
9 = 40 - 44:59
10 = 45 - 49:59
11 = 50 - 54:59
12 = 55 - 59:59
13 = 60 - 64:59
14 = 65 - 69:59
15 = 70 - 74:59
16 = 75 - 79:59
17 = 80 - 84:59
18 = 85 - 89:59
19 = 90 - 94:59
20 = 95 - 99:59
21 = More than 100 minutes

sample variable
1 = A
2 = B
3 = C
4 = D

Q1a-C1a. Have ever known someone from: [Europe]
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = DK/NS

Q2a-FP1a. As compared to other countries what is you view of the [Morality of China's foreign policy]?
1 = Above average
2 = About average
3 = Below average
4 = Depends (vol)
99 = DK/NS

Q3-FS1. How important is it for people to have right to express any opinion, including criticisms of govt or religious leaders?
1 = Very important
2 = Smwht important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not important at all
5 = Depends (vol)
99 = DK/NS

Q5-FR2. Should govt have right to prohibit certain political or religious views from being discussed?
1 = Should have right
2 = Shouldnt have right
99 = DK/NS

Q5a. Vote for President
1 = John McCain
2 = Barack Obama
99 = Refused

Q5b. How sure are you that you will vote this way?
1 = Very sure
2 = Somewhat sure
3 = Not very sure
99 = Refused

Q5c. If McCain or Obama was preferred by most people in world, how do you think this might affect your likelihood to vote for that candidate?
1 = A lot more likely
2 = A little more likely
3 = Would have no effect either way
4 = A little less likely
5 = A lot less likely
99 = Refused

Q6-FS2. What is you opinion about peoples right to engage in peacful demonstrations:
1 = Should have right to protest against govt
2 = Govt should have right to ban them if it thinks they are politically destabilizing
99 = DK/NR

Q7-FR3. Right to assemble and practice religion in [country]?
1 = Followers of any religion shoud have right
2 = There are some religions people shouldnt be allowed to practice
99 = DK/NA

Q8-FR4-S23. In [country], people of any religion should be free to try to convert members of other religions to join theirs.
1 = Agree
2 = Disagree
99 = DK/NS

Q9-HR1. UNDHR general w/arguments. Should UN actively promote HR in member states?
1 = Should
2 = Shouldnt
99 = DK/NR

Q10-HR2. Would you like to see UN do more, less, or about same as it has to promote HR principles?
1 = Do more
2 = Do less
3 = Do about same as doing now
99 = DK/NR

Q11a-SER1a. Should govt be responsible for ensuring its citizens can meet basic need for food?
1 = Should be responsible
2 = Shouldnt be responsible
3 = Depends (vol)
99 = DK/NS

Q12a-SER2a. Given limites of [coutnry's] resources, how well govt is ensuring people that people can meet the basic need for food?
1 = Very well
2 = Smwht well
3 = Not very well
4 = Not well at all
5 = Depends (vol)
99 = DK/NS

Q13-GP1. When diff pol parties compete for inflnce in a democ which do you think most often happens:
1 = Cmptition of ideas creates vibrant system where voices are heard - decisions reflect will of people
2 = Parties fight for narrow intrsts - will of people ignored - results dont serve will of people
99 = DK/NS

Q14-GP2. How well do leaders in natl govt understand views of most citizens?
1 = Very well
2 = Smwht well
3 = Not very well
4 = Not at all well
99 = DK/NS

Q15-GP3. Govt agency where social scientists study public opinion on issues govt is dealing with and releases findings?
1 = Good idea
2 = Bad idea
99 = DK/NS

Q16a-GP4a. Question about Citizen's advisory committee: Assuming citizens selected randomly to represent everyone in [country], would this be a good or a bad idea?
1 = Good idea
2 = Bad idea
99 = DK/NA

Q16b-GP4b. Would you have more confidence in majority views of this group of citizens or [legislative body]?
1 = More confidence in grp of citizens
2 = More confidence in legislature
3 = Both equally
4 = Depends
5 = Neither
99 = DK/NS

Q17-US1. Is US having a mainly positive or mainly negative influence in world?
1 = Mainly positive
2 = Mainly negative
3 = Depends
4 = Neither / neutral
99 = DK/NS

Q18-US2. US and promoting international rules:
1 = Promotes, but is hypocritical b/c it often doesnt follow them
2 = Important leader in promting rules - sets a good example
99 = DK/NS

Q19a. Do you think US should support a treaty reducing GHG emissions?
1 = Should
2 = Should not
99 = Refused

Q19b. Controversy over whether LDCs should also be expected to reduce their GHG emissions. What's you view?
1 = Dev cntries produce more GHGs. LDCs shouldnt cut until DCs reduce theirs
2 = LDCs produce substantial - growing amnt of GHGs. Need to cut emissions.
3 = LDCs poorer - produce less GHG emissions, should minimize GHGs instead
99 = Refused

Q19c. Some major LDCs say they will not limit GHG emissions until their econs are more developed & developed countries first reduce their GHG emissions. Should US:
1 = Accept position, and reduce US emissions
2 = Pressure LDCs to limit their emissions, but also reduce US emissions
3 = Refuse to reduce US emissions if LDCs dont limit emissions
99 = Refused

Q20-US4-I8: Which of the following three views is closest to yours?
1 = US mostly shows respect to Islamic world
2 = US is mostly disrespectful, but out of ignirance & insensitivity
3 = US purposely tries to humilate Islamic world
99 = DK/NS

Q21a-US5a. Is US having naval forces based in Persian Gulf a good or bad idea?
1 = Good idea
2 = bad idea
3 = Depends
99 = DK/NS

Q21b-US5b. What about people in ME? Do you think majority of them approve of US having naval forces based in Persian Gulf?
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
99 = DK/NS

Q22d-S25d: Is the following a goal of the US? [To see creation of economically viable Palestinian state]
1 = Definitely a goal
2 = Probably a goal
3 = Probably not a goal
4 = Definitely not a goal
99 = DK/NS

Q23-US7. Which of these three positions is closest to your? Do you think US:
1 = Opposes democracy in Muslim countries
2 = Favors democracy, but only if govt is cooperative w/ US
3 = Favors democracy regardless of posture to US
99 = DK/NS

Q24a-E1a. For each way to deal with problem of energy, should our country emphasize each of the following more, less or same as now: [Installing wind or solar energy systems]
1 = Emphasize more
2 = Emphasize less
3 = Same as now
99 = DK/NS

Q25a-E2a. Do you favor govt doing the following: [Requiring utilities to use more alternative energy, such as wind and solar, even if this increases cost of energy in short run]
1 = Favor
2 = Oppose
99 = DK/NS

Q26-E3. Some controversy about possibility of a major shift to alt energy sources, such as wind & solar. Which view is closer to yours?
1 = Would cost so much money it would hurt economy
2 = w/ rising cost of energy, it will save money in long run
99 = DK/NS

Q27-HP1. Do developed countries do have a moral responsibility to work to reduce hunger and severe poverty in poor countries?
1 = Do
2 = Do not
99 = DK/NS

Q28-HP2. OECD and MDGs. If people in other OECD countries were willing to pay their share, would you be willing to pay [country amount] to cut hunger by half?
1 = Would be willing
2 = Wouldnt be willing
99 = DK/NS

Q29-HP3. Burma-Cyclone example. Should UN bring in shipments of aid, protected by military if necessary, even against will of govt or would this be a violation of sovereignty?
1 = Should ship aid, protected by military protection if necessary
2 = Violation of sovereignty
99 = DK/NR

Q29a. Who do you think people around world prefer more as US president
1 = More prefer John McCain
2 = More prefer Barack Obama
3 = Views evenly divided
99 = Refused

Q29b-1. Most important qualities for a US president to have. [First of two choices].
-2 = Not Asked
1 = Readiness to use military force when necessary
2 = Wisdom to know whether military force is necessary or not
3 = Ability to deter an enemy by making credible threats to use military force
4 = Ability to resolve conflicts w/o needing to resort to military force
5 = Knowing when to be tough and when to compromise in negotiations
6 = Ability to form positive working relationships w/other leaders
7 = Ability to improve America's standing in the world
8 = Ability to work effectively through UN & other multilateral institutions
9 = Ability to elicit cooperation from allies
10 = Ability to be a global leader on important issues
99 = DK

Q31-C2. Do you consider yourself more a citizen of [country], more a citizen of world, or both equally?
1 = [Country]
2 = World
3 = Both equally
4 = Neither/None
99 = DK/NS

Q33a. John McCain: Readiness to use military force when necessary
-2 = Not Asked
0 = Not at all
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = Adequately
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = A lot
99 = DK

Q44-W3. Do you think UN should make efforts to further rights of women or is this an improper interference in a countrys internal affairs?
1 = Make efforts to further rights of women
2 = Improper interference in country's internal affairs
99 = DK/NS

Q45-NP1. Possible intl agreement for eliminating all nukes. Countries w-nukes required to eliminate them according to a timetable. Others required not to develop them. All would be monitored for compliance.
1 = Strongly favor
2 = Smwht favor
3 = Smwht oppose
4 = Strongly oppose
99 = DK/NS

Q46-T1. Most countries have agreed to rules that prohibit torturing prisoners. Which position is closer to yours?
1 = Terrorists pose extreme threat - govts should be allowed to use some torture if it may gain info that saves lives
2 = Rules against torture should be maintained - use of torture is immoral & will weaken intl HR standards against it
99 = DK/NS

Q47-GW. Discussion about whether it is necessary to take steps to reduce impact of human activities that are thought to cause climate change. Would you say you believe:
1 = Not necessary to take any steps
2 = Necessary to take modest steps over coming years
3 = Necessary to take major steps
99 = DK/NS

D1: GENDER
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Male
2 = Female

D2a: EDUCATION (RECODED)
1 = Illiterate
2 = Primary, basic, elementary school or less
3 = Some high school, preparatory school, secondary school or eq
4 = Completed secondary education
5 = Some college; Intermediate or Associates Degree
6 = A Bachelors degree, Doctorate, other advanced degree, or equ

D3: What is your religion?
-2 = Not Asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Christian (includes Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant o
2 = Muslim (Shi'a, Sunni or other)
3 = Jewish
4 = Buddhist
5 = Hindu
6 = Some other religion
7 = No religious preference/atheist

D4: Would you say you are:
-2 = Not Asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Very religious
2 = Somewhat religious
3 = Not very religious
4 = Not at all religious

D5: Please tell me your age
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED

D5: Age - 5 categories
1 = 16 - 29
2 = 30 - 39
3 = 40 - 49
4 = 50 - 59
5 = 60+
99 = DK-NA

D6a: TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME (RECODED)
1 = Very low
2 = Low
3 = Average/Median
4 = High
5 = Very high
98 = DK/NS
99 = Refused

D8: About how many people live in the place where you live?
-2 = Not Asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Less than 10,000 (rural)
2 = 10,000-100,000 (small town or city)
3 = 100,001-1,000,000 (large city or urban area)
4 = Greater than 1,000,000 (Very large city or urban area)

D2: EDUCATION
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = No formal education
2 = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade
3 = 5th or 6th grade
4 = 7th or 8th grade
5 = 9th grade
6 = 10th grade
7 = 11th grade
8 = 12th grade NO DIPLOMA
9 = HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - high school DIPLOMA or the equivalent
10 = Some college, no degree
11 = Associate degree
12 = Bachelors degree
13 = Masters degree
14 = Professional or Doctorate degree

D3a: Would you describe yourself as a 'born- again' or evangelical?
-2 = Not Asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = No opinion

D6: Total household income for 2006 [Or most recent year available], before taxes [Note: Ask income level as you would normally do in your country]
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,000 to $7,499
3 = $7,500 to $9,999
4 = $10,000 to $12,499
5 = $12,500 to $14,999
6 = $15,000 to $19,999
7 = $20,000 to $24,999
8 = $25,000 to $29,999
9 = $30,000 to $34,999
10 = $35,000 to $39,999
11 = $40,000 to $49,999
12 = $50,000 to $59,999
13 = $60,000 to $74,999
14 = $75,000 to $84,999
15 = $85,000 to $99,999
16 = $100,000 to $124,999
17 = $125,000 to $149,999
18 = $150,000 to $174,999
19 = $175,000 or more

D7. Partisan Identification [Should include values for major parties (5% or more) and other (< 5%)]
-2 = Not Asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Republican
2 = Independent
3 = Democrat
4 = Other
5 = No preference

D7a. Do you think of yourself as closer to the:
-2 = Not Asked
-1 = Refused
1 = Republican Party
2 = Democratic Party
3 = Neither

D7. Party Id - 3way
1 = GOP
2 = Indy
3 = Dem

Race / Ethnicity
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = White, Non-Hispanic
2 = Black, Non-Hispanic
3 = Other, Non-Hispanic
4 = Hispanic
5 = 2+ Races, Non-Hispanic

10 = Argentina
15 = Azerbaijan
25 = Brazil
36 = China
60 = Ecuador
65 = Egypt
76 = France
85 = Germany
87 = Great Britain
95 = Hong Kong
102 = India
103 = Indonesia
104 = Iran
115 = Jordan
117 = Kenya
125 = Macua
140 = Mexico
155 = Nigeria
166 = Palestine
175 = Peru
176 = Philippines
178 = Poland
185 = Russia
201 = S Korea
202 = Spain
212 = Taiwan
214 = Thailand
220 = Turkey
225 = Ukraine
228 = USA

Age - 4 Categories
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-44
3 = 45-59
4 = 60+
99 = Under 18

D5: Age - 4 categories (younger cohorts)
1 = 18 - 24
2 = 25 - 34
3 = 35 - 49
4 = 50+
99 = DK-NA

D2: EDUCATION - 4way
1 = < HS
2 = HS
3 = Some college
4 = BA+
99 = DK/NA

D3: What is your religion?
1 = Christian
2 = Muslim
3 = Hindu
4 = Other religion
99 = DK/NA

D6: INCOME - 3way
1 = Low
2 = Medium
3 = High
99 = DK/NA

Age - 7 Categories
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65-74
7 = 75+
99 = Under 18

Household Head
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = No
1 = Yes

Housing Type
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = A one-family house detached from any other house
2 = A one-family house attached to one or more houses
3 = A building with 2 or more apartments
4 = A mobile home
5 = Boat, RV, van, etc.

Marital Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Married
2 = Widowed
3 = Divorced
4 = Separated
5 = Never married
6 = Living with partner

MSA Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = Non-Metro
1 = Metro

Ownership Status of Living Quarters
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Owned or being bought by you or someone in your household
2 = Rented for cash
3 = Occupied without payment of cash rent

Current Employment Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Working - as a paid employee
2 = Working - self-employed
3 = Not working - on temporary layoff from a job
4 = Not working - looking for work
5 = Not working - retired
6 = Not working - disabled
7 = Not working - other

0 = No
1 = Yes