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Feb. 15 - June 10, 2012

June 11- June 17, 2012

June 18- July 15, 2012

July 15 - August 13, 2012

August 13 - September 23, 2012

September 24, 2012 - Feb 3, 2013

Feb. 4, 2013- Feb 10, 2013

Feb. 11, 2013- March 10, 2013

March 11 - April 7, 2013

April 8 - May 5, 2013

May 6 - June 2, 2013

June 3 - June 30, 2013

July 1 - July 21, 2013

July 22 - Aug 4, 2013

Aug 5 - Sept 1, 2013

Sept 2- Sept 15, 2013

No inter-viewing Sept 16 - Sept 30

Oct 1- Oct 27, 2013

Oct 28- Dec 1, 2013

Dec 1, 2013- Feb 9, 2014

Feb 10, 2014 - Mar 15, 2014

Sept. 15 - Dec 28, 2014

Jan 13 - Feb 10, 2015

Feb 11 - April 7, 2015

April 8, 2015 - April 22, 2015

April 23 - May 21, 2015

May 22 - July 30, 2015

August 1-Aug 31, 2015

Sept 1 - Nov. 30, 2015

Next I will ask you about four different numbers that you may have heard of or read about on the radio, TV, newspapers, the Internet, or somewhere else.. (ROTATE FS1-FS4)

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Do you happen to know who measures the total number of people in the U.S., or the population count?

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Do you happen to know who measures the number of deaths in the U.S. caused by different diseases?

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Do you happen to know who measures the crime rate in the U.S.?

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Do you happen to know who measures the U.S. Consumer Price Index or CPI?

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Numbers like the ones I just mentioned are federal statistics produced by federal statistical agencies that are part of the federal government. Have you ever used federal statistics for study or work?

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Personally, how much trust do you have in the federal statistics in the United States? Would you say that you tend to trust federal statistics or tend not to trust them?

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Please tell me whether you Strongly agree, Somewhat agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Somewhat disagree, or Strongly disagree with the following statements: (Interviewer: Read and rotate FS7-FS14)

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Policy makers need federal statistics to make good decisions about things like federal funding.

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Statistics provided by federal agencies are generally accurate.

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Statistics provided by federal agencies are often biased.

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Elected officials interfere with the production of statistics by federal agencies

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People can trust federal statistical agencies to keep information about them confidential

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People can easily find out exactly how federal statistics are produced

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Federal statistical agencies are honest

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Federal statistical agencies are a reliable source for high quality statistics

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Now I’m going to read you a list of organizations in American society. Please tell me how much confidence you, yourself, have in each one – a great deal, quite a lot, some or very little? (Read and rotate FS15--FS19)

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The military

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Federal statistical agencies

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Congress

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Universities

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In order to produce statistics, federal agencies can ask people for information in a survey or get it from another source. If you knew your name and other information would never be singled out and would only be used for statistics, would you prefer that federal statistical agencies:

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Ask you for your employment information in a survey -- or ask a state agency, like the employment or workforce office for it?

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Ask you for information on your use of healthcare services in a survey -- or ask your insurance company for it?

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Ask you about the cost of products you buy in a survey -- or use commercial records, like grocery store loyalty cards?

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Ask you for your earnings history information from you in a survey -- or ask the Social Security Administration for it?|

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Ask you for your income information from you in a survey -- or ask the IRS for it?|

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Next, a question about the U.S. Government as a whole. Do you think federal government agencies share a single central database of the name, address and date of birth of U.S. residents?

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The National Center for Health Statistics, or the NCHS, collects information on people’s health and medical care through a variety of surveys. The NCHS could obtain some of your medical information from your health care provider instead of asking you on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was only being obtained to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to the public, would you be strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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The National Center for Health Statistics spends over $100 million on surveys every year. To reduce this cost, it could get some of your medical information from your health care provider. If this method could save government money, are you strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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If you are selected for one of these health surveys, they can take a lot of time. They often ask people to recall detailed medical histories, doctors’ visits, and treatments. If the NCHS could save you the time and hassle by getting some of your medical information from your health care provider, would you be strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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A lot of the information asked on these health surveys may be difficult for a person to recall accurately, but a health care provider may already have this information. If the NCHS could improve the accuracy of their numbers by asking your health care provider for some of your medical information, would you be strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Information from these health surveys help make funding decisions for cancer research, elderly medical care, and hospitals. If the NCHS could obtain some of your medical information from health care provider to get a better idea of the health care needs of the nation, would you be strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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You seem to be [in favor of/not in favor of/neither strongly in favor of nor against] the NCHS obtaining some of your medical information from your health care provider. Can you tell me why? (Open Ended and Code. Do not read categories)

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The National Center for Health Statistics, or the NCHS, collects information on people’s health and medical care through a variety of surveys. The NCHS could obtain some of your medical information from your health care provider instead of asking you on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was only being obtained to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to the public, how would you feel about the NCHS obtaining your medical information from your health care provider? Would you be strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some benefits of the NCHS obtaining medical information from health care providers. For each statement, please tell me if these social benefits would make you strongly in favor of this, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it.

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Getting information from healthcare providers would help save some of the $100 million in government money that the NCHS spends on surveys every year (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of the NCHS obtaining your medical information from your health care provider, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Getting information from healthcare providers would reduce the time and effort it takes people like you to participate in NCHS surveys that require people to recall detailed medical histories, doctors’ visits, and treatments (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of the NCHS obtaining your medical information from your health care provider, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Getting information from healthcare providers would improve the accuracy of NCHS numbers, especially for people who have difficulty accurately recalling their medical history. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of the NCHS obtaining your medical information from your health care provider, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Getting information from healthcare providers would help NCHS get a better idea of the health care needs of the nation which would allow them to make better funding decisions for cancer research, elderly medical care and hospitals. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of NCHS obtaining your medical information from your health care provider, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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You seem to be in favor of the NCHS obtaining some of your medical information from your health care provider. Can you tell me why? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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You seem to be not in favor of the NCHS obtaining some of your medical information from your health care provider. Can you tell me why? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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You seem to be neither strongly in favor of nor against the NCHS obtaining some of your medical information from your health care provider. Can you tell me why? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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For the next census in 2020, the Census Bureau could obtain your name and age directly from the Social Security Administration, instead of asking you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from the Social Security Administration only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to the public, would you be strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some benefits of the Census obtaining name and age information from the Social Security Administration. For each statement, please tell me if these social benefits would make you strongly in favor of this, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it.

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The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. Getting your name and age directly from the Social Security Administration could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of Census obtaining your name and age from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Various government agencies ask you to provide the same information on a number of different forms. Getting your name and age directly from the Social Security Administration could save you the time and hassle from providing it again to the Census Bureau. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of Census obtaining your name and age from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Some American households don’t return their census forms, and as a result the census numbers may be incomplete. Getting names and ages from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau improve the accuracy of their numbers for the people who were missed by the census. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of Census obtaining your name and age from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Getting names and ages from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes and thus know where local, state, and federal agencies build new schools, roads, and firehouses. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of Census obtaining your name and age from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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You seem to be in favor the Census obtaining your name and age from the social Security Administration. Can you tell me why? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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You seem to be not in favor of the Census obtaining your name and age from the Social Security Administration. Can you tell me why?

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You seem to be neither strongly in favor of nor against the the Census obtaining your name and age from the Social Security Administration. Can you tell me why?

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS, conducts surveys with people like you to determine the rate of inflation, or how much it costs to live in the U.S. However, instead of asking you in a survey, the BLS could obtain some information about your purchases directly from a supermarket loyalty card that keeps track of your purchases. If you knew that BLS was obtaining this information only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to the public, would you be strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you you some benefits of the BLS obtaining information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program. For each statement, please tell me if these social benefits would make you strongly in favor of this, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it.

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Getting information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program would help the BLS calculate statistics to determine social security payments and wage increases and to set interest rates and to set Cost of Living Allowance for military and seniors. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of the BLS obtaining information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Completing a survey about all your purchases takes a lot of time and effort. Getting information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program could save you the time and effort of keeping a diary of your purchases or answering a long series of detailed questions. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of the BLS obtaining information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Many of the costs asked on such a survey about purchases may be difficult for people to answer accurately. Getting information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program, instead of asking people to remember it, could improve the accuracy of the inflation rate. ((READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of the BLS obtaining information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Getting information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program would help save some of the $40 million in government money that the BLS spends every year collecting the data needed to calculate the inflation rate. (READ IF NECESSARY: Would this make you strongly in favor of the BLS obtaining information about some of your purchases from a supermarket loyalty card program, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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You seem to be in favor of the BLS obtaining some of your information directly from supermarkets. Can you tell me why? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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You seem to be not in favor of the BLS obtaining some of your information directly from supermarkets. Can you tell me why? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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You seem to be niether strongly in favor of nor against the BLS obtaining some of your information directly from supermarkets. Can you tell me why? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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In the past, the Census Bureau has mailed households a paper census form. In an effort to reduce cost for the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau is considering alternative ways of contacting people.

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[(FORM X) One way/([FORM Y,Z) Another way]: of contacting people would be to contact people on their cell phones. How would you feel about the Census Bureau calling you on your cell phone? Would you be strongly in favor of, somewhat in favor of, neither in favor nor against, somewhat against, or strongly against it?

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Can you tell me why you are against this? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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[(FORM X) One way/([FORM Y,Z) Another way]: of contacting people of contacting people would be for the Census Bureau to text you a link to complete your census form online. How would you feel about the Census Bureau texting you? (Read if necessary: Would you be strongly in favor of, somewhat in favor of, neither in favor nor against, somewhat against, or strongly against it?)

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Can you tell me why you are against this? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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[(FORM X) One way/([FORM Y,Z) Another way]: of contacting people of contacting people would be for the Census Bureau to email you a link to complete your census form online. How would you feel about the Census Bureau emailing? (Read if necessary: Would you be strongly in favor of, somewhat in favor of, neither in favor nor against, somewhat against, or strongly against it?)

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Can you tell me why you are against this? (OPEN ENDED AND CODE. DO NOT READ CATEGORIES)

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information that you already provided to the Social Security Administration, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from the Social Security Administration only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to the anyone outside the Census Bureau, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your information from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household.) Getting your information directly from the Social Security Administration could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, (getting information from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / getting information from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. ) Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information, like your name and age, that you already provided to the Social Security Administration, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from the Social Security Administration only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to anyone outside the Census Bureau, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your information from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some reasons why some people like the idea of the Census getting your name and age from the Social Security Administration and ask for your opinion

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(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household. ) Getting your name and age directly from the Social Security Administration could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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[Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, getting your name and age from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / Getting your name and age from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. ] Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information, like your income, that you already provided to the Social Security Administration, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from the Social Security Administration only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to anyone outside the Census Bureau, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your income from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household. ) Getting your income directly from the Social Security Administration could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your income from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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[Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, getting your income from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / Getting your income from the Social Security Administration could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. ] (Interviewer: READ, IF NECESSARY:) Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your income from the Social Security Administration, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?)

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You seem to be not in favor of the Census obtaining your information from the (agency name). Can you tell me why?

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You seem to be neither strongly in favor of nor against the Census obtaining your information from the (agency name). Can you tell me why?

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Which of the following describes your concern? Are you concerned __________? (Interviewer: read and rotate FS36A-FS36D)

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About the government having too much information about you

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That the information could be used against you

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That you might lose control of your information

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About not knowing what is going to happen to your information

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Are you concerned about something else?

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Which of the following do you think is likely to be a threat to your personal information. Is __________ a threat? (Interviewer: read and rotate FS37A-FS37D

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The security of government computer systems

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A government employee misusing your data

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An unauthorized person, or hacker, gaining access to your data

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Is something else a threat?

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Which of the following best describes your concern (read and rotate 1-4, always read 5 last)? 1 The government having too much information about you, 2 The informationi being used against you, The security of government computer systems, An unauthorized person, or hacker gaining access to your data, 5 Or is something else a concern.

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information, like your name and age, that you already provided to the IRS, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from the IRS only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to anyone outside the Census Bureau, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your name and age from the IRS, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some reasons why some people like the idea of the Census getting your name and age from the IRS and ask for your opinion

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(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household. ) Getting your name and age directly from the IRS could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your name and age from the IRS, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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[Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, getting your name and age from the IRS could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / Getting your name and age from the IRS could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. ] Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your name and age from the IRS, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information, like your income, that you already provided to the IRS, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from the IRS only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to anyone outside the Census Bureau, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your income from the IRS, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some reasons why some people like the idea of the Census getting your income from the IRS and ask for you opinion.

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(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household. ) Getting your income directly from the IRS could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your income from the IRS, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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[Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, getting your income from the IRS could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / Getting your income from the IRS could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. ] Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your income from the IRS, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information, like your contact information, that you already provided to the Department of Motor Vehicles, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles only to produce statistics, and that your personal information would remain unavailable to anyone outside the Census Bureau, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your information from the Department of Motor Vehicles, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some reasons why some people like the idea of the Census getting your contact information from the Department of Motor Vehicles and ask for your opinion

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FS42B

(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household. ) Getting your contact information from the Department of Motor Vehicles could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from the Department of Motor Vehicles, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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FS42C

Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, (getting contact information from the Department of Motor Vehicles could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / getting contact information from the Department of Motor Vehicles could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.) Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from the Department of Motor Vehicles, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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FS41A

For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information, like your name and age, from a company that provides publicly accessible information, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from this company only to produce statistics, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your information from public records, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some reasons why some people like the idea of the Census getting your name and age from companies and ask for your opinion

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FS41B

(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household. ) Getting your name and age from a company that provides publicly accessible information could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your name and age from companies, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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FS41C

Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, [getting your name and age from a company that provides publicly accessible information could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / getting your name and age from a company that provides publicly accessible information could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. ] Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your name and age from companies, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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FS43A

For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information, like your contact information, from a company that provides publicly accessible information, they may not need to ask you for this information on a questionnaire. If you knew that this information was being obtained from this company only to produce statistics, would you be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your information from public records, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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Now I will read you some reasons why some people like the idea of the Census getting your contact information from companies and ask for your opinion

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FS43B

(The 2010 Census cost over $10 billion dollars. / The 2010 Census cost about $100 dollars per household. ) Getting your contact information from a company that provides publicly accessible information could reduce the cost for the 2020 Census and save government money. Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from companies, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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FS43C

Because some people choose not to respond to the Census, [getting contact information from a company that provides publicly accessible information could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing where the community should build new schools, hospitals, roads, and firehouses. / getting contact information from a company that provides publicly accessible information could help the Census Bureau get a better idea of population sizes informing how to distribute the seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. ] Does this reason make you strongly in favor of the Census getting your information from companies, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor or against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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In the past, the Census Bureau has mailed most people a form, then, if they didn’t respond, an interviewer was sent to their home to interview them in person. The Census Bureau is considering alternative ways of contacting people for the 2020 Census.

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FS44

Would you rather have the Census Bureau call your home phone or call your cell phone?

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FS45

Would you rather have the Census Bureau call your home phone or email you?

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FS46

Would you rather have the Census Bureau call your home phone or send an interviewer to your home?

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FS47

Would you rather have the Census Bureau call your cell phone or email you?

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FS48

Would you rather have the Census Bureau email you or send an interviewer to your home?

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FS49

Would you rather have the Census Bureau call your cell phone or send an interviewer to your home?

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FS50

Federal statistical agencies threaten your personal rights and freedoms.

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FS51

How good a job are federal statistical agencies doing these days providing  accurate, relevant information in a timely manner to the American people?  Would you say they are doing an excellent job, a good job, only a fair job or a poor job?

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FS52

Would you say that federal statistical agencies often invade people's privacy, or generally respect people's privacy?

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FS53

Some cell phones are called "smartphones" because of certain features they have. Do you have a smartphone, such as an iPhone, Android, BlackBerry or Windows phone?

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FS54

Do you have a tablet computer like an iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Motorola Xoom, or Kindle Fire?

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If you were to get a new job that asked you to use your own smartphone/tablet would you be willing to use it…

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FS55

To make and receive phone calls for work purposes?

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FS56

For work email?

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FS57

To download and use apps for your job?

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FS58

What concerns you MOST about using your own smartphone/tablet?

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FS59

Would you still be willing to use your own device if your job did not pay you back for using your data or minutes?

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information from [other government agencies/other government and public agencies] they may not need to ask each person this information on a questionnionaire. This information would be obtained only to produce statistics, and your personal information would remain unavailable to the public. I'm going to read you two types of informaton and ask you if you would be strongly in favor of the Censs Bureau getting information from [other government agencies/otehr government agencies and public records], somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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FS60

Whether an address was occupied or vacant on a particular date

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FS61

Basic information about each person living at an address, such as name, age, sex, race and ethnicity

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FS62

In order to save money, the Census Bureau could use information from [other government agencies/other government agencies and public records] for as many households as possible, or they could use this information only for households who do not response to the census form. Which would you prefer - the Census Bureau to use information for as many households as possible OR only for those who do not respond to their census form?

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FS63

For people who do not respond to their census form, do you think it would be better to get their information from their neighbors or to get their information from [other government agencies/other government agencies and public records]?

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FS64

For you PERSONALLY, if you did not respond to your census form, would you rather the Census Bureau get your information from your neighbors or from [other government agencies/other government agencies and public records].

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FS65

The census, the number of deaths in the U.S. by different diseases, the crime rate, and the (unemployment rate/Consumer Price Index) are examples of federal statistics produced by federal statistical agencies that are part of the federal government. Have you ever used federal statistics for study or work?

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FS66

In order to save money, the NCHS could use information from health care providers for as many households as possible, or they could use this information only for households who do not respond to their surveys. Which would you prefer - the NCHS to use records for as many households as possible or only for those who do not respond to their surveys?

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FS67

In order to save money, the Census Bureau could use information from the Social Security Administration for as many households as possible, or they could use this information only for households who do not respond to their census form. Which would you prefer - the Census Bureau to use records for as many households as possible or only for those who do not respond to their census form?

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FS68

For people who do not respond to their census form, do you think it would be better to get their information from their neighbors or to get their information from other government agencies?

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FS69

For you personally, if you did not respond to your census form, would you rather the Census Bureau get your information from your neighbors or from other government agencies?

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FS70

In order to save money, the BLS could use information from loyalty cards for as many households as possible, or they could use this information only for households who do not respond to their survey. Which would you prefer - the BLS to use records for as many households as possible or only for those who do not respond to their survey?

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FS71

Do you currently participate in a supermarket loyalty program?

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FS72

You seem to be not in favor of the BLS getting purchase records from a loyalty card program. Can you tell me why?

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FS73

You seem to not be in favor of the NCHS getting medical records from your health care provider Can you tell me why?

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FS74

For the next census in 2020, how would you prefer to be CONTACTED by the Census Bureau with your census form? Would you rather be ?

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FS75

For the next census in 2020, how would you prefer to be REMINDED to complete your census form? Would you prefer the reminder be?

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FS76

Would you prefer to COMPLETE your census form

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FS77

For the 2020 Census, would you rather

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FS78

If asked, would you be willing to provide the Census Bureau with your email address in order to be contacted for the census?

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For the next census in 2020, if the Census Bureau got information from [other government agencies/data aggregators/a company that provides publicly accessible information/utilitiy companies like phone and electric companies/health benefit exchanges/credit bureaus/commercial data providers] they may not neeed to ask you for this information on a questionnaire and could save government money. This information would be obtained to produce statistics, and the Census Bureau would keep your personal information confidential. I"m going to read three types of information and ask if you would be strongly in favor of the Census Bureau getting your information from [insert type], somehwat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it?

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FS79A

Whether an address was occupied or vacant on a particular date

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FS79B

Basic information about each person living at an address such as name, age, and sex

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FS79C

Contact information, like phone numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses

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FS80

For people who do not respond to their census form, do you think it would be better to get their information from their neighbors or to get their information from?

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FS81

Can you tell me why you are not in favor of using data from [other government agencies/data aggregators/a company that provides publicly accessible information/utilitiy companies like phone and electric companies/health benefit exchanges/credit bureaus/commercial data providers] for the census?

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FS82

Which of the following best describes your concern?

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The American Community Survey is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Each year, roughly three percent of all U.S. households are selected at random to participate. The survey asks questions about you and the people in your household. For example, it asks about topics such as your commute time, income, and the age of children. Now I would like to read you some statements and ask if that statement would make you more or less likely to complete the American Community Survey. For each statement, would you say this statement makes you much more likely to complete the American Community Survey, somewhat more likely, neither more nor less likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to complete the American Community Survey?

FS83A

The American Community Survey helps determine the annual distribution of more than $450 billion dollars in federal funds that go to communities nationwide.

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FS83B

The American Community Survey is required by law to be completely non-partisan and non-political. This ensures that the statistics the Census Bureau gathers and produce are both reliable and trustworthy.

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FS83C

State and local leaders use data from the American Community Survey to determine where to build new roads, schools, and hospitals.

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FS83D

The American Community Survey is often the most reliable source of accurate and timely statistical information essential for decision-making.

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FS83E

No other data collection compares to the level of detail collected in the American Community Survey. It is a leading source of local information Americans use to learn about their neighborhoods, communities, cities, and states.

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FS83F

The American Community Survey is used to produce key economic indicators. Businesses use the American Community Survey to create jobs, plan for the future, and grow the economy.

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FS83G

Even though all households participate in the census every ten years, only a small number of households are selected to participate in the American Community Survey each year.

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FS83H

The census has operated continually since Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the other Founders established it in 1790. Participating in the American Community Survey is an expression of patriotism and civic duty.

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FS83I

There are many ways to respond to the American Community Survey. It can be completed by mail, by phone, online, or in person.

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FS83J

All individual information collected as part of the American Community Survey is kept strictly confidential. The answers individual respondents provide cannot be shared with anyone - not even other government agencies.

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FS85 (FS85A1, FS85A2, FS85A3)

What, if anything, have you heard recently about Federal Statistics or Federal Surveys? (1st, 2nd, 3rd response)

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FS86

Every 10 years, the Census Bureau counts everyone living in the United States by collecting information from each address. For the next census in 2020, how would you prefer to be contacted by the Census Bureau? Would you rather be

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FS87

For the 2020 Census, would you rather the Census Bureau contact you to get your census information OR would you rather have the Census Bureau use information you have provided to other government agencies?

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FS89

For people who do not respond to their census form, do you think it would be better to get their information from their neighbors OR to get their information from other government agencies?

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FS90

One way the Census Bureau could save money is by asking Census interviewers to use their own devices instead of government devices when they do interviews in people's homes. Would you be strongly in favor of the Census workers using their own devices for collecting data, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it? (ASKED ONLY OF PEOPLE IN THE WORKFORCE)

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FS91

What are you most concerned about when it comes to Census workers using their own smartphone or tablet for data collection?

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FS92

Some people are concerned about their data being stored on personally-owned smartphones or tablets. If you knew that the data was sent directly to the Census Bureau and not stored on the device, would it make you more comfortable with Census workers using personally-owned devices, less comfortable, or would it not make a difference?

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FS93

One way the Census Bureau could save money is by asking Census interviewers to use their own devices instead of government devices when they do interviews in people's homes. Would you be strongly in favor of the Census workers using their own devices for collecting data, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it? (ASKED OF TOTAL POPULATION)

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FS94

What are you most concerned about when it comes to Census workers using their own smartphone or tablet for data collection?

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FS95

Some people are concerned about their data being stored on personally-owned smartphones or tablets. If you knew that the data was sent directly to the Census Bureau and not stored on the device, would it make you more comfortable with Census workers using personally-owned devices, less comfortable, or would it not make a difference?

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FS96

One way the Census Bureau could save money is by asking Census interviewers to use their own smartphones or tablets instead of government devices when they do interviews in people's homes. Would you be strongly in favor of the Census workers using their own devices for collecting data, somewhat in favor of it, neither in favor nor against it, somewhat against it, or strongly against it? (ASKED OF TOTAL POPULATION; added the words "smartphone or tablets")

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FS97

What are you most concerned about when it comes to Census workers using their own smartphone or tablet for data collection?

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FS98

Some people are concerned about their data being stored on personally-owned smartphones or tablets. If you knew that the data was sent directly to the Census Bureau and not stored on the device, would it make you more comfortable with Census workers using personally-owned devices, less comfortable, or would it not make a difference?

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FS99

Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau conducts a nationwide census, or a count of all individuals living in the United States. If the Census were held today, how likely would you be to provide your census information? Would you say you…definitely would, probably would, might or might not, probably would not, or definitely would not?

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FS100

In general, which of the following comes closest to your views about hiring people for jobs?

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The Census Bureau hires temporary employees to visit people's homes to collect census data and to process data back at the offices. I would like to get your views about some potential hiring practices for the Census.

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FS101

If the Census Bureau considered everyone applying for temporary jobs, including people who had prior criminal convictions, would that make you more likely to trust the Census Bureau, less likely to trust the Census Bureau, or would it make no difference?

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FS102

(If code 1 in QNSA, read:) If people who are hired by the Census Bureau to process information collected during the census have not been screened for prior criminal convictions, would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference? (If code 2 in QNSA, read:) If people who are hired by the Census Bureau to process information collected during the census have been screened for prior criminal convictions, would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference?

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FS103

(If code 1 in QNSA, read:) If people who are hired by the Census Bureau to conduct interviews at people's homes have not been screened for prior criminal convictions, would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference? (If code 2 in QNSA, read:) If people who are hired by the Census Bureau to conduct interviews at people's homes have been screened for prior criminal convictions, would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference?

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If the Census Bureau was hiring people to conduct interviews at people's homes, please tell me if each of the following hiring practices would make you more likely to provide your census information, less likely, or if it would make no difference.

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FS104

(If code 1 in QNSA, read:) If the Census Bureau considered everyone applying for a job, including people who have served time in prison for violent crimes, would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference? (If code 2 in QNSA, read:) If the Census Bureau did not hire people applying for a job if they have served time in prison for violent crimes, would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference?

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FS105

(If code 1 in QNSA, read:) What if the Census Bureau considered everyone applying for a job, including people who have served time in prison for crimes including dishonesty, like fraud? (If code 2 in QNSA, read:) What if the Census Bureau did not hire people applying for a job if they have served time in prison for crimes including dishonesty, like fraud? (Interviewer: Read if necessary:) Would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference?)

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FS106

(If code 1 in QNSA, read:) How about if the Census Bureau considered everyone applying for a job, including people who have served time in prison for sexual crimes? (If code 2 in QNSA, read:) How about if the Census Bureau did not hire people applying for a job if they have served time in prison for sexual crimes? (Interviewer: Read if necessary:) Would that make you more or less likely to provide your census information, or would it make no difference?)

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FS107

How would you describe your willingness to respond to government-sponsored surveys. Would you say that you are 1) very likely to respond, somewhat likely to respond or not likely to respond?

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FS108

Recently the Office of Personnel Management or OPM, which is a government agency that conducts background checks and issues security clearances for federal employees, announced a data breach How aware would you say you are of the OPM data breach? Are you not at all aware, somewhat aware or very aware?

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FS109

(If FS108 NE a) Have you or an immediate family member received notification from OPM that personal data was stolen in the data breach?

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