A graduate class at Purdue University is undertaking a survey in an attempt to gain a better understanding of public opinions on a wide variety of subjects. We appreciate your time in completing this survey -- your responses will be strictly confidential.
Section A: Your Opinions and Preferences
1. On an interstate with a 70mph speed limit and little traffic, about how fast do you normally drive? ______mph
2. On an interstate with a 65mph speed limit and little traffic, about how fast do you normally drive? ______mph
3. On an interstate with a 55mph speed limit and little traffic, about how fast do you normally drive? ______mph
4. When approaching a traffic signal which is green initially but turns yellow, what do you do most of the time? Brake hard and slow down Accelerate and cross the signal Depends how far the signal is Depends on what other drivers do Not sure/varies I do not drive
5. Please give your opinion of the following statement: “Nuclear energy is a viable option for meeting the United States’ future energy demands”? _____ Strongly disagree _____ Disagree ______Neutral ____ Agree _____Strongly agree
6. Do you use safety equipment when you ride a bike? _____Never _____ Seldom ______Sometimes _____ Often _____ Almost Always I do not ride
7. What brand of athletic shoe do you relate to the most? _____Nike _____ Adidas ______Reebok _____ New balance _____ Converse Asics _____Puma _____ Under armor ______Other _____ No preference
8. Do you think President Obama will be re-elected to a second term in office? Yes No Unsure
9. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? _____ Vanilla _____ Chocolate ______Strawberry _____Cookies and cream _____Other
10. When you receive a cell phone call while driving do you normally: Answer while driving Ignore the call while driving I usually keep the cell phone off during driving Varies Not applicable
11. Do you currently own a smart phone? Yes No
12. Over the past month, about how many times have you attended a religious service or meeting?
13. About how many times per week do you cook a meal for yourself or family?
14. How likely would it be for you to start your own business some day? _____Very unlikely _____ Unlikely ______Neutral _____ Likely _____Very likely
15. What do you consider to be your first priority? Family Career Varies/uncertain
16. Do you ever use your bike for commuting? Yes No Do not have a bike
17. The US Constitution should be interpreted: As written With the intent of the original authors As a living document adjusting to current values No opinion
Section A: Continued
18. How aggressively do you normally drive? Not aggressive Somewhat Aggressive Very aggressive Not applicable
19. About how often do you wash your car? Never Less than once a month About once a month More than once a month Not applicable
20. Do you sometimes get confused on which way to turn a screw while loosening it? Yes No
21. What kinds of automobile brands do you prefer? American Japanese European Korean Other No opinion
22. About how many caffeinated drinks do you consume in a typical day? ______
23. What kind of music do you prefer to listen too while driving? Classical Country Pop Rock Metal Soul Jazz Blues Other Talk radio No opinion
Section B: Additional Questions About Yourself
24. Are you? Female Male
25. Are you? Married Single Separated Divorced Other
26. What is your age?
27. How would you classify the area in which you grew up? Urban Suburban Rural
28. Geographically, would you consider yourself to be originally from: Eastern US Midwestern US Western US Southern US Non-US
29. What is your highest completed level of education? Some high school High school diploma Technical college degree College degree Post graduate degree
30. Please indicate your Race/Ethnicity African American American Indian Asian Caucasian Hispanic/White Hispanic/Non-white Other I would rather not answer
31. Do you currently live in a household you consider home? Yes No
32. What is the approximate annual household income of the household you consider home? no income under $10,000 $10,000-$19,999 $20,000-$29,999 $30,000-$39,999 $40,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 $150,000 or more
33. Including yourself, how many people live in the household you consider home?
34. How many children, in the household you consider home, are under age 6?
35. How many children, in the household you consider home, are aged 6 to 16?
36. How many people living, in the household you consider home, work outside the home?
37. How many licensed and operable motor vehicles does your household you consider home have?
38. Are you a licensed driver? Yes No 38a. If you are licensed to drive, how many years have you had a license? Years
39. Did you lie about your response to any of the previous questions on this survey? Yes No