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USIA Poll # 1993-I93056: Deregulation/US/World Trade/Security/APEC/Democracy [Japan - Oct, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [JPUSIA1993-I93056] — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:15:55 EST

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Survey by United States Information Agency [USIA]. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Chuo Chosa Sha, October 12-18, 1993. Sample: Japan -- National adult (n=1118). Topics covered include: Economic situation (2); 'deregulation' (4); most important to economic well-being (1); economically strongest countries (2); U.S. economic policies (1); restrictions on foreign imports (1); U.S. market for sale of Japanese products (1); Japanese market for sale of U.S. products (1); agricultural subsidies (1); trade restrictions between countries (1); opinion of other countries (3); confidence in Japan to deal responsibly with world problems (1); confidence in U.S. to deal responsibly with world problems (1); U.S.-Japanese relations (1); U.S. goal in trade talks (1); views on East-West tensions (1); U.S. military presence in East Asia (1); confidence in the U.S. to come to our defense in the event of an attack (1); countries posing a threat to security (2); security arrangements in the Asia-Pacific region (1); North Korean development of nuclear weapons (1); North Korean permission of inspections of its nuclear facilities (3); APEC (6); democracy (3).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1985-85272: Japan [United States - Dec, 1985]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1985-85272] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:26:34 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, December 1, 1985. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=752). There are 2 forms for this study located in column 10. Form 1=1; Form 2=2. Topics covered include: Economic relations between U.S. and Japan (5); knowledge of Japanese people (2); Japan as aggressor nation (2).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1985-85263: Pre-Summit Poll [United States - Nov, 1985]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1985-85263] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:17:16 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, November 13-14, 1985. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=588). Topics covered include: U.S.-Soviet relations (7); Star Wars (2); assessment of life in the Soviet Union (10); issues at Geneva summit (6); areas of tension between U.S. and Soviet Union (7); arms control (2).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87120: Gary Hart [United States - May, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87120] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:58:13 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, May 17-18, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=812). Topics covered include: Presidential candidates (4); character of candidates (5); media and privacy of candidate (4); role of institutions and people on US policies (10); the Constitution (5).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1986-86241: Pre-Summit [United States - Oct, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86241] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 11:50:11 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, October 1-2, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=847). There are 2 forms for this study located in column 10. Form 1=1; Form 2=2. Topics covered include: Ronald Reagan's job performance (2); relations between the Soviet Union and the U.S. (4); Soviet spy release (6); Iceland meeting (2); arms agreements (2).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1986-86217: The New Tax Bill [United States - Aug, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86217] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:59:35 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, August 20-21, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=771). There are 3 forms for this study located in column 10. Form 1=1; Form 2=2; Form 3=3. Topics covered include: New tax bill (12); proposal to repeal the 22nd amendment (3).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1986-86204: Illegal Drugs [United States - Jul, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86204] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:52:51 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, July 31-August 1, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=758). Topics covered include: Drug possession as a crime (2); government's role in the fight against drugs (3); drug testing (9).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1986-86189: Sex Laws [United States - Jul, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86189] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:39:50 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, July 1-2, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=611). Topics covered include: Supreme Court decision on homosexuality (3); heterosexuality (5); AIDS (2).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1986-86133: Nuclear Power [United States - Apr, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86133] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:26:15 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, April 30-May 1, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=762). Topics covered include: Nuclear energy plants (3); perception of U.S. Presidents (3); Watergate (2); perception of Richard Nixon (4).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1986-86102: Nicaragua/Libya [United States - Mar, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86102] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:15:03 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, March 26-27, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=606). Topics covered include: Nicaragua (2); U.S. attacks against Libya (5).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1984-86084: Governors' Poll [United States - Mar, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86084] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:05:44 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, March 10-14, 1986. Sample: United States -- Republican and Democratic Governors (n=43). Topics covered include: Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Amendment (2); perception of governors (20).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1986-86056: Space Program [United States - Jan, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86056] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:57:46 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, January 29-30, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=533). Topics covered include: Government spending (5); space program (4).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll: Survey Among Women [United States - Feb, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1986-86054] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:51:29 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, February 5-11, 1986. Sample: United States -- Women (n=1009). Topics covered include: Women's issues (3); feminism (10); satisfaction with life (2); professional opportunities (4); working conditions (4); working mothers/wives (10).

Benson & Benson Poll: Public Opinion Study (Political Questions) [United States - Mar, 1950]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USBNBN1950-279] — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:25:14 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Benson & Benson, March 22, 1950. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of New York State--21 years old and over (n=977). Topics covered include: National prohibition (1); familiarity of certain people (6); choice of Republican candidate (4); choice U.S. Senator between Herbert Lehman and Joe Hanley (1); high school teacher gender (1); choice Governor between Thomas Dewey and James Farley (1); choice Governor between Thomas Dewey and Franklin Roosevelt Jr. (1); split or straight voting ticket (1); choice Democratic or Republican ticket (2); last New York State Senate election (3); voting preventions (2); Democratic or Republican Congressman vote (1).

ABC News Poll: Final Pre-Election Poll [United States - Nov, 1984]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USABC1984-8674] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 11:21:50 EST

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Survey by ABC News. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Chilton Research Services, November 2-5, 1984. Sample: United States -- Registered Voters (n=3855). Topics covered include: Voter registration (1); voter participation (1); 1984 presidential candidate preference (2); voter certainty (1); congressional party preference (2).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87297: Stock Market Crash [United States - Oct, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87297] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 11:04:46 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, October 22-23, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=760). Topics covered include: Ronald Reagan job performance (3); cause of stock market crash (2); result of crash (10); persons injured by crash (6).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87274: George Bush [United States - Oct, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87274] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:47:13 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, October 7-9, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1013). Topics covered include: Desirable qualities in a President (2); election voting (4); George Bush (13).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87220: US-Soviet Relations [United States - Sep, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87220] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:26:52 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, September 25-October 4, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1017). Topics covered include: Ronald Reagan's job performance (2); U.S.-Soviet relations (15); Soviet Union(3); U.S./Soviet Union balance of power (4); nuclear war (11).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87188: Iran-Contra Affair [United States - Jul, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87188] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:16:45 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, July 9-10, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=620). Topics covered include: Iran-Contra hearings (6); Colonel Oliver North (10).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87139: Computers [United States - Aug, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87139] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:03:09 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, August 1-2, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=760). Topics covered include: Word processor/computer usage (6); computer dependability (6); computer accuracy (8); Star Wars defense system (2).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87114: Japan [United States - Apr, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87114] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:53:13 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, April 29-30, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=615). Topics covered include: Iran-contra affair (3); Nakasone's visit (2); Japan (13); Japanese products (6).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87081: Ronald Reagan [United States - Feb, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87081] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:44:51 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, February 27, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=509). Topics covered include: Views of Ronald Reagan (6); Iran/contra (3); resignation of Reagan (2).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87049: Teenagers, Birth Control & AIDS [United States - Feb, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87049] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:36:39 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, February 5-6, 1987. Sample: United States -- Adult--13 years old and over (n=606). There are 2 forms for this study located in column 63. Teens=1; Adults=2. Topics covered include: AIDS (4); birth control and teenagers (10).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87041: Ronald Reagan [United States - Jan, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87041] — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:31:12 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, January 28-29, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=757). Topics covered include: Ronald Reagan job performance (13); State of Union address (2); Reagan future job performance (7).

Roper Commercial # 1952-077: Tires [United States - May, 1952]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRCOM1952-077] — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:27:06 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by The Roper Organization, Late May-June 7, 1952. Sample: United States -- National adult including a rural farm subample (n=5466). There are 3 forms for this study located in column 1. Form A=1; Form B=2: Form C=3. There are also two data files for this study: 1) National adult sample and 2) Rural farm subsample for Q15 to Q18a. Topics covered include: Do/do not own an automobile (1); certain makes of tires respondent would buy without question as to quality (8); brand new tires bought within last year (6); buying tires on time payment plans (1); why did respondent buy tires last time (1); buying tires at same place that sells gasoline (2); recapping and retreading tires (2); what make of new tire is sold where respondent gets tires recapped (1); used tires bought in past year (2); trouble with tires during past year (2); what size tire is on respondent¿s car now (1); how much would have to pay if needed to buy a new tire today (1); features of tires (5); new types of automobile tires put on market since the war (4); tubeless tires (2); mud-snow tires (5); white side-wall tires (3); do/do not own a farm tractor (1); bought tractor new/used (1); make of tires on tractor when respondent bought it (1); places that sell certain products (12); what companies make certain products (6); automobile tire advertising (5); magazines (7); car[s] respondent owns (3); make of tires on car when respondent bought it (1); do/do not own a television set (1); have/have not seen certain television programs in last three weeks (1).

OPOR Poll: Roosevelt Survey # 52: Employment/Job Satisfaction [United States - Jul, 1945]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USOPOR1945-052] — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:14:04 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Office of Public Opinion Research, July 19, 1945. Sample: United States -- White Males--21 years old and over (n=1153). Topics covered include: America as land of opportunity (1); scientific inventions affecting living standard (1); taking religion seriously (1); workers' power in government (1); government run industries (1); job of the government (1); taking sides during strikes (1); preferred job type (3); employees under personal direction (2); owning a business (1); becoming an executive (1); time out of work (1); satisfaction with job (49); adequacy of salary (1); employer treatment of workers (2); getting ahead in field (1); unions (2); chance for children to get ahead (1); enjoying life (1); women's place in society (1); groups getting too much pay (13); groups not getting enough pay (13); reasons for success (3); reasons for getting rich (23); reasons for being poor (24); social classes (14); ways to determine social class (61); feelings about black people (2); influence of Jews (1).

Gallup Poll # 370 [United States - Apr, 1946]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPO1946-0370] — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:56:30 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Gallup Organization, April 26-May 1, 1946. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=3226). There are two data files for this study; 1) Form K and 2) Form T. Topics covered include: Draft laws (3); army volunteers (1); United Nations progress satisfaction (2); UN war prevention (1); OPA price ceilings (8); middle age (1); desired government leaning (1); preferred political party (2); loans to Britain (3); most admired person (1); power in Spain (1); gender differences (4); sending food abroad (5); food rationing (1); national drives donations (3); 1944 presidential election (2); refrigerator ownership (1); diplomatic relations with Spain (3); food shortage speeches (1); military plane production (2).

Opinion Research Corporation Poll: Free Market vs. Socialist Thinking [United States - Feb, 1955]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USORC1955-384Z] — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:21:17 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, February, 1955. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=3414). Topics covered include: Business regulation (1); salary limit (1); profit limit (1); government ownership of various industries (6); government business loans (1); keeping prices fair (1); union member workers (1); guaranteeing jobs (1); wage rates (1); standard of living (1); business setup (1); business leaders helping country (22); personal financial situation (1); agreement with financial statements (13); profit from sales (1); government responsibilities (7); energy company ownership (1); income tax (1); government spending (1); government vs. business progress (6); money freedom (1); taking risks (1).

Americans Talk Issues # 31: U.S. National Issues Survey [United States - Apr, 1999]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USMISCATS1999-NATLSEC31] — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:32:09 EST

Survey by Americans Talk Issues Foundation. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Market Strategies And Greenberg Research, April 22-26, 1999. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1001). Topics covered include: Computers affecting life quality (1); knowledge about Y2K (5); seriousness of Y2K (2); likelihood of Y2K disaster events (2); participation in Y2K activities (12); trust in various people about Y2K (12); agreement with various statements (16); groups responsible for Y2K disaster (36); government style of addressing public (4); every man for himself attitude (3); calling in National Guard for Y2K issues (4).

Americans Talk Issues # 30: U.S. National Issues Survey [United States - Aug, 1998]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USMISCATS1998-NATLSEC30] — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:24:50 EST

Survey by Americans Talk Issues Foundation. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Market Strategies, Inc., August 3-9, 1998. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1014). Topics covered include: Computers affecting life quality (1); knowledge of Y2K (4); names for Y2K problem (4); seriousness of Y2K problem (4); trust in various people about Y2K (16); groups responsible for Y2K disaster (36); jobs on Y2K disaster (2); New National Campaign for Year 2000 Solutions (2); participation in Y2K activities (7); every man for himself attitude (2); agreement with various statements (8).

CBS News/Tokyo Broadcasting Poll: Japan Poll--U.S. Version [United States - May, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USCBSTBS1988-8805US] — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:18:32 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by CBS News and The New York Times, May 14-18, 1988. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1539). Topics covered include: The economy (3); U.S./Japanese relations (6); U.S./Japanese trade (14); Japanese military strength (4); Mikhail Gorbachev (3); marriage/weddings (5).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87339H: Gary Hart [United States - Dec, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87339H] — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:08:32 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, December 17-18, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=707). Topics covered include: Attitude changes in past five years (5); presidential election (3); Gary Hart (8).

Newsweek Poll # 1987-87339: End of the 80's [United States - Dec, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87339] — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:58:06 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, December 16-17, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=606). Topics covered include: Attitude changes in past five years (5); charity (2); spending (6); finances (7); popularity of various things (8); family beliefs and status (5).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1987-87315: Ginsburg Poll [United States - Nov, 1987]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1987-87315] — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:49:25 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, November 6, 1987. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=507). Topics covered include: George Bush job performance (1); Douglas Ginsburg and past marijuana use (9); party identification (1).

Kaiser Family Foundation/Washington Post Poll: 2012 Survey of Americans on HIV/AIDS [United States - Jun, 2012]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPSRA2012-WPH030] — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:53:35 EST

Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation/Washington Post. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, June 11-24, 2012. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1524). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use SAMPLE in column 13, where 1 = landline and 2 = cell. There are 2 forms for this study located in column 24. Form 1=1; Form 2=2. Topics covered include: Most urgent national health problems (3); most urgent global health problems (3); progress with HIV/AIDS (2); concern about contracting HIV (2); discrimination against HIV/AIDS carriers (1); ways to contract HIV (3); truth of HIV/AIDS statements (3); discovering AIDS cure (2); HIV drugs lowering contraction risk (2); confidence in various groups to deal with HIV/AIDS issues (3); efforts by various groups to solve HIV/AIDS problem (12); overturning health care law effects on HIV/AIDS (1); access to treatment and prevention services (2); HIV impact on African Americans (1); creation of AIDS-free generation (2); regions of world most affected by HIV/AIDS (1); government spending on HIV/AIDS (4); spending on treatment (3); foreign access to treatment (2); focusing prevention efforts domestically vs. abroad (2); cost of prescription drugs (1); reasons for difficulty controlling HIV/AIDS spread (6); discussing HIV/AIDS with peers (2); AIDS problem in media (3); talking with doctors about HIV/AIDS (1); HIV home test (2).

Kaiser Family Foundation Poll: November Kaiser Health Tracking Poll--2012 Presidential Election/Healthcare Reform Law [United States - Nov, 2012]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPSRA2012-HNI116] — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:49:07 EST

Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, November 7-10, 2012. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1223). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use SAMPLE in column 13, where 1 = landline and 2 = cell. Topics covered include: Voter registration (1); voter participation (1); presidential candidate preferences (2); most important election issues (2); factors affecting presidential vote (14); Barack Obama policies affecting various groups (10); favorability of health reform bill (1); Congress action on health care law (1).

Kaiser Family Foundation Poll: October Kaiser Health Tracking Poll--2012 Presidential Election/Healthcare Reform Law [United States - Oct, 2012]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPSRA2012-HNI115] — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:45:14 EST

Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, October 18-23, 2012. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1215). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use SAMPLE in column 12, where 1 = landline and 2 = cell. There are 2 forms for this study located in column 33. Form A=1; Form B=2. Topics covered include: Importance of various election issues (11); favorability of health reform bill (1); effects of health reform bill on various groups (3); feelings toward health reform bill (3); better candidate to handle various issues (5); pre-existing condition coverage (1); familiarity with candidates' health care plans (4); future of Medicare (1).

Kaiser Family Foundation Poll: September Kaiser Health Tracking Poll--Healthcare Reform Law [United States - Sep, 2012]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPSRA2012-HNI114] — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:41 EST

Survey by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, September 13-19, 2012. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1534). This study contains sampling using landline telephones and cellular phones. Use SAMPLE in column 12, where 1 = landline and 2 = cell. There are 2 forms for this study located in column 33. Form A=1; Form B=2. Topics covered include: Importance of various election issues (11); most important candidate aspect (1); favorability of health reform law (1); effects of health reform law on various groups (4); better candidate to handle various issues (5); Medicare working well (1); necessary Medicare changes (2); trust in various groups to sustain Medicare (8); familiarity with candidates' health plans (4); Mitt Romney handling Medicare (5); Barack Obama handling Medicare (5); reducing Medicare spending (1); knowledge of health reform laws (9); future of Medicare (9); familiarity with Medicare terms (4); favorability of Medicare terms (8).

Americans Talk Issues # 32: U.S. National Issues Survey [United States - Oct, 1999]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USMISCATS1999-NATLSEC32] — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:34:54 EST

Survey by Americans Talk Issues Foundation. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Market Strategies, Inc., October 30-November 3, 1999. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=1000). Topics covered include: Feelings about computers (1); knowledge of Y2K problem (2); seriousness of Y2K problem (1); precautions against Y2K (10); trusting various people about Y2K information (6); people and groups to blame for Y2K disasters (24); every man for himself attitude (1); calling up National Guard (4); agreement with Y2K statements (12).

The American Chicle Youth Poll: A Landmark Study on the Attitudes of American Youth [United States - Nov, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRSPYOUTH1986-644-196] — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:24:35 EST

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Survey by The American Chicle Group/Warner Lambert Company. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by The Roper Organization, November 15-26, 1986. Sample: United States -- Youth--ages 8-17 years old attending school (n=1000). There are 2 forms for this study located in column 10. Form X=1; Form Y=2. Topics covered include: Liking living in town (1); enjoying various things (9); more privileged gender (2); more pressured gender (2); desired future career (58); ages to make personal decisions (9); worries and concerns (7); satisfaction with school (2); most important aspect of school (1); grading various aspects of school (14); expectations of teachers (1); expectations of parents (1); amount of homework (1); importance of various school subjects (17); ways to improve education quality (11); negative activities in school (10); strictness of discipline (1); school's right to do various things (4); sex education (6); school offering sex education (2); drug and alcohol education (2); organized prayer in class (1); moment of silent reflection (1); racial bussing (1); students with AIDS in public schools (1); homosexual teachers (1); happiness of home life (5); times spent with family (2); ideal number of children (1); parents placing importance on various things (11); discipline at home (1); talking with parents about various things (12); ways to improve home life (14); effect of both parents working (2); effect of working mothers (3); parents' jobs (2); preferred job for mother (1); still living grandparents (1); seeing grandparents (3); knowledge about grandparents (2).

GEO Poll: National Pre-election Survey 3, April, 1994 [Mexico - Apr, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [MXGEO1994-CPMX9404] — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:26 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Gabinete de Estudios de Opinion (GEO), April, 1994. Sample: Mexico -- National adult (n=1100). Topics covered include: Political leaning (1); method of changing society (1); satisfaction with democracy (1); influencing policy (1); agreement with government decisions (1); using violence to resolve political issues (2); interest in national policy (1); main source of information (1); most credible information source (1); freedom to disseminate national policy information (1); frequency of consulting media sources (3); date of next federal elections (1); officials elected (1); known political parties (10); knowledge of presidential candidates (9); preferred political party (2); rating economic situation (3); rating political situation (3); most important problem (1); Carlos Salinas job performance (1); support of political programs (2); government listening to the people (1); administration affecting families (1); ways of making demands of government (1); presidential candidate preferences (1); next president changing various policies (2); taxes (1); voter ID (1); president from opposition (1); assessment of political parties (2); importance of vote (1); elections as impartial (1); equal chances for parties (1); reliability of voter registration (2); voter participation (1); clean victories (1); respecting opposition victories (1); voter fraud (2); Chiapas Conflict (4); negotiations with Chiapas armed group (2); new armed uprisings (1); knowledge of Luis Donaldo Colosio assassination (2); who killed Colosio (1); reason for Colosio assassination (1); government searching for culprits (1); trust in authorities (1); murder affecting national democratization (1); Ernesto Zedillo as replacement candidate (1).

Education Level and Employment [Japan - Jan, 1994]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [JPISSP1994-FAMILY] — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:53:52 EST

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Survey by ISSP. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Tomohiro Tsuji, January 15-23, 1994. Sample: Japan -- National adult (n=1307). Topics covered include: Agreement with statements about women (7); agreement with gender role statements (4); women working outside home under various circumstances (4); agreement with marriage statements (9); ideal number of children (1); agreement with statements about children (5); encouraging obedience or independence in children (1); mother working for pay (1); mother still living (1); visiting mother (1); personal divorces (2); living with unmarried partners (2); agreement with maternity benefits (1); abortion (1); premarital sex (2); adultery (1); homosexuality (1); sexual harassment at work (1); managing finances (1); partner doing various chores (5); partner earning more money (1); working at various points in life (8).

Newsweek Poll # 1992-305065: Somalia [United States - Dec, 1992]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1992-305065] — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:32 EST

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Survey by Newsweek. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, December 3-4, 1992. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=602). Topics covered include: Political party preference (1); George Bush job performance (1); U.S. military presence overseas (13).

Newsweek Poll # 1988-88189: Black Political Opinion [United States - Apr, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88189] — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:56:05 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, April 21-22, 1988. Sample: United States -- Black adults (n=504). There are 2 forms for this study located in column 4. Form 1=1; Form 2=2. Topics covered include: Presidential election (5); perceptions of Jesse Jackson (8); perceptions of Michael Dukakis (4); how Jesse Jackson is treated by others (3); voting record in 1984 (2).

Newsweek Poll # 1988-88127: Horse Race [United States - Mar, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88127] — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:48:25 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, March 10-11, 1988. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=755). Topics covered include: Presidential election (13); Democratic candidates' position on issues (10); Jesse Jackson's influence on voters (4); perceptions of George Bush (4); voting record in 1984 (2).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1988-88066: Democratic Party's VIP Survey #2 [United States - Feb, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88066] — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:43:11 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, February 17-19, 1988. Sample: United States -- Influential Democrats (n=284). The samples includes 44 U.S. Senators and Congressmen, 125 State officials (including governors), 22 state and national committee members, 93 others. The number from each state was proportional to the size of its delegation to the 1988 nominating convention. Topics covered include: Democrats in presidential election (12); Democratic candidates' stand on issues (7); Reagan administration's foreign policy (2).

The Chicago Sun Times/Channel 7 Eyewitness News Poll # 1988-88062: Illinois Pre-election Poll Survey 1, 1988 [United States - Feb, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88062] — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:55 EST

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Survey by The Chicago Sun Times and Channel 7 Eyewitness News. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, February 19-23, 1988. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Illinois (n=1553). Topics covered include: Republican/Democratic candidates in presidential election (8); Cook County races (4); perception of candidates in the Cook County races (3); voting intention (4).

Newsweek Poll # 1988-88053: Public Perception of Asians [United States - Feb, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88053] — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:12 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, February 3-4, 1988. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=613). Topics covered include: Quality of products made in different Asian countries (6); trade with Asia countries (12); Asian-Americans (2); competition with Asian countries (2); relationship with Asian countries (2); Israel's handling of Palestinians (2); ethics in government (3).

Newsweek Poll # 1988-80045: Sex & Office; Bush/Rather TV "Shout-Out" [United States - Jan, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88045] — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:22:12 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, January 26-28, 1988. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=756). There are two separate data files for this study: A) sex and the office questions were asked N=756 and B) Bush/Rather questions were asked N=451 Topics covered include: Intimate relationships between co-workers (10); impressions of George Bush (7); mass media performance (2).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1988-88016: Democratic Party's VIP Survey #1 [United States - Jan, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88016] — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:58:01 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, January 18-21, 1988. Sample: United States -- Influential Democrats including top elected and appointed officials, party leaders, union officers and others (n=288). Topics covered include: Democratic candidates in presidential election (9); major issues in presidential election (5); Iowa Democratic debate (2).

Massachusetts Omnibus Poll--Economic Attitudes [United States - Oct, 1978]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USMASS1978-003] — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:42:51 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Public Affairs Research Center, Clark University, Worcester, October, 1978. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Massachusetts (n=1004). Topics covered include: Years in Massachusetts (1); governor candidate preferences (6); knowledge of candidates (2); expected election outcome (2); effects of election outcome (1); better candidate to handle various issues (5); descriptions of politicians (5); property tax reduction (3); state funds for abortions (3); death penalty (3); expanding highway system (3); lowered tax rate (3); Bottle Bill (3); knowledge of senator candidates (2); senator candidate preferences (4); voting in state primary election (6); job performance of various politicians (5); trust in state government (1); state government run for big interests (1).

University of South Carolina Poll: Hurricane Hugo/Abortion/State Services [United States - Nov, 1989]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USUSCPOLL1989-NOV] — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:36 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by University of South Carolina, November 15-December 4, 1989. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of South Carolina (n=396). Topics covered include: Most important problem facing South Carolina (1); beach front management act (2); abortion (7); state services and taxes (10); Hurricane Hugo (6); election of judges in South Carolina (3); race relations (2).

Adelman/PSRA Poll: Area Codes [United States - Dec, 1996]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPSRA1996-CONSUMERS] — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:23 EST

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Survey by Adelman. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates, December 18, 1996- January 8, 1997. Sample: United States -- Adult residents of Northern Virginia (n=1002). Topics covered include: Proposals to add new area code (1); decisions about new area codes (4); proposals for new area code (1); technological solutions (1); amount of telephone numbers in home (2); plans to move out of northern Virginia (1).

Newsweek Survey: After the March [United States - Oct, 1995]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USPSRA1995-NW1095C] — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:11:32 EST

Revised

Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates, October 18-20, 1995. Sample: United States -- National adult including an oversample of 198 blacks (n=750). Topics covered include: 1996 election (2); American troops in Bosnia (1); race relations (1); black public figures (4); leaders of black Americans (5); Louis Farrakhan (5); million man march (4); racially mixed student bodies in public schools (1).

Roper Organization/Wall Street Journal Poll: The American Dream Survey [United States - Oct, 1986]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USRSPDREAM1986-644-193] — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:07:15 EST

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Survey by Wall Street Journal. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Roper Organization, Mid October, 1986. Sample: United States -- National adult including an oversample of Blacks (n=1654). The sample include 1506 adult plus an additional 148 Black adults. Topics covered include: Direction of country (1); optimism toward future (11); important elements of success (14); opportunities for Americans (1); personal opportunities (1); opportunities in various lines of employment (5); life based on control or luck (1); equal opportunities for Americans (1); opportunities for various groups (9); strength of American dream (1); descriptions of American dream (10); individual exemplifying American dream (1); personal meaning of American dream (4); ease of attaining dream (2); threats to American dream (17); adequate income level (2); income needed to fulfill dreams (1).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1993-305091: Clinton's First Week [United States - Jan, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1993-305091] — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:23 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, January 28-29, 1993. Sample: United States -- National adult (n=774). Topics covered include: Bill Clinton job performance (1); Hillary Clinton job performance (3); homosexuals in the military(3); US military in Bosnia (3); United Nations sanctions against Israel (1); federal budget deficit (6); economy (5).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1993-305078: Pre-Clinton Inaugural Preview [United States - Jan, 1993]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1993-305078] — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:30:00 EST

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Survey by Newsweek. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, January 14-15, 1993. Sample: United States -- National adults who claim to have voted in the 1992 presidential election (n=753). Topics covered include: Party preference (1); voting record (2); George Bush job performance (1); evaluation of Clinton administration (6); U.S. military presence overseas (7); policy preferences (3); evaluation of Hillary Clinton's role (2).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1992-305050: Post-First Presidential Debate [United States - Oct, 1992]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1992-305050] — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:22:25 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, October 11, 1992. Sample: United States -- Panel of registered voters who volunteered to be called immediately following the October 11th presidential debate. (n=433). Topics covered include: George Bush vs. Bill Clinton vs. Ross Perot in debates (1); debate swaying respondent's opinions on certain issues (3); statements applying to members of the debate (6); best answers to certain issues (5); rating panel of journalists (1); seriousness of Ross Perot (1); George Bush and Dan Quayle vs. Bill Clinton and Al Gore vs. Ross Perot and James Stockdale (2); switching vote from Ross Perot if he is loosing (1); important issues that sway vote (10); candidates handling of issues (9); creating jobs and improving economy (1); North American Free Trade Agreement--NAFTA (1); television advertising George Bush (5); television advertising Bill Clinton (5); television advertising Ross Perot (5); satisfaction with Bill Clinton's anti-Vietnam and Soviet Union activities (4).

Gallup/Newsweek Poll # 1988-88271: Republican Convention Survey [United States - Aug, 1988]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [USAIPOSPGONEW1988-88271] — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:12:51 EST

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Survey by Newsweek Magazine. Methodology: Interviewing conducted by Gallup Organization, August 18-19, 1988. Sample: United States -- Registered Voters (n=1000). There are 3 forms for this study located in column 2. Form 1=1; Form 2=2 and Form 3=3. Topics covered include: Candidate support (3); impressions of candidates (16); George Bush (4); previous voting habits (2).

IBOPE Survey: Political Culture/ONU/Economics [Brazil - May, 1991]

Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [BRIBOPE1991-OPP038] — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:29 EST

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Methodology: Conducted by Instituto Brasileiro de Opiniao Publica e Estatistica Ltda. (IBOPE), May 3, 1991. Sample: Brazil -- National adult (n=3650). Topics covered include: Agreement with various statements (21); opinion on workers' strike (1); interest in politics (1); interest in economics (1); interest in foreign affairs (1); participation in politics (10); presidential candidate preferences (1); most serious problems (3); knowledge of United Nations (1); UN job performance (2); organizations within UN (1); Security General identification (1); media used to monitor UN (1); classes on UN (1); interest in receiving UN information (23); Zelia Cardoso de Mello job performance (1).