University of South Carolina

College of Arts and Sciences

Institute for Public Service and Policy Research

South Carolina State Survey

Fall 2015

Prepared for

Robert Valois
Arnold School of Public Health

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Background ....................................................................................................................

Questionnaire Design .....................................................................................................

Sampling .........................................................................................................................

Interviewing ....................................................................................................................

Sampling Error ...............................................................................................................

Summary Findings: Public Attitudes about Physician-Assisted Suicide ......................

Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that When a

person has a disease that cannot be cured, doctors should be allowed by law
to end the patients life by some painless procedure if the patient and his or
her family request ending the life? .................................................................................

Summary ...................................................................................................................

TABLE 1. WHEN A PERSON HAS A DISEASE THAT CANNOT BE CURED, DOCTORS

SHOULD BE ALLOWED BY LAW TO END THE PATIENTS LIFE BY SOME PAINLESS
PROCEDURE IF THE PATIENT & HIS OR HER FAMILY REQUEST ENDING THE LIFE
BY DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS FALL 2015 ...............................................

Appendix A: Questionnaire ...........................................................................................

Appendix B: Counties Used in Regional Analyses ......................................................

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Background
THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SURVEY is a cost-shared random probability survey of
citizens age eighteen and older living in the State of South Carolina that is conducted biannually by
the University of South Carolina's Institute for Public Service and Policy Research. The South
Carolina State Survey allows policy makers, researchers, and other interested organizations an
opportunity to gather reliable data in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Questionnaire Design
The substantive questions in the survey are constructed by the participating groups with the
assistance of the South Carolina State Survey staff. The demographic questions and other technical
aspects of the questionnaire are the responsibility of the South Carolina State Survey staff.
Before the questionnaire was finalized, it was pretested to determine whether the questions could be
easily understood by respondents, if the order of the questions seemed logical to the interviewers
and respondents, or if it contained other identifiable weaknesses. Any problems that were detected
were corrected such that no major problems persisted into the actual conduct of the survey.
Sampling
A dual sampling frame approach, one based on landline telephone exchanges and the second based
on cell phone telephone numbers, was used in selecting respondents for this study. For the landline
component, respondents to be interviewed were selected from a random sample of households with
landline telephones in the state. Respondents in the cell phone sample were randomly selected from
a list of cell phone exchanges in South Carolina. Both the landline and cell phone samples were
provided by Survey Sampling, International. Each of these numbers was called by the survey
interviewers. Numbers that were found to be businesses, institutions, not-in-service, or otherwise
not assigned were ineligible for the survey. The remaining numbers, when called, resulted in
contacts to residences in the landline component and with individuals in the cell phone component.
When contact was made with a residence in the landline component, a respondent was randomly
chosen from the household's adult occupants. When contact was made with an individual in the cell
phone component, they were asked a series of questions to determine eligibility, including
confirming that the number reached was for a cell phone, that the individual who answered was 18
years of age or older, and that they were a resident of South Carolina.
To avoid biasing the sample in favor of households that can be reached on multiple landline
telephone numbers, each case from the landline sample was weighted inversely to its probability of
being included in the sample and adjusted for differences in probability of selection due to the
number of individuals age 18 or older living in the household. The data are also weighted to correct
any potential biases in the sample on the basis of age, race, and sex.1
1

Potential biases in the sample based on age, race, and sex were assessed by comparing the distributions of these
demographic features in the survey data to their population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureaus 2013
American Community Survey. This weight is used to ensure representativeness of the sample when estimating the
true population values for South Carolina and is standard in the analyses presented herein, unless otherwise
indicated.

Interviewing
The interviewing was conducted by the interviewing staff of the Survey Research Laboratory in the
Institute for Public Service and Policy Research. Prior to the actual fieldwork (interviewing), the
interviewers and interviewing supervisors received one day of specialized training for this survey.
The interviewing was conducted from the Institute's offices on the University of South CarolinaColumbia campus. Many of the interviews were monitored to ensure that instructions were being
followed. Calls were made from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to
4:00 PM on Saturday, and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday. The main survey period was from
October 22 to December 3, 2015. All interviews were conducted in English. In the landline
component of this study, a total of 384 fully completed interviews were conducted, while the cell
phone component consisted of 615 completed interviews. The AAPOR response rate for the
landline component was 21.3% (RR4); and for the cell phone component, it was 14.0%. The
overall AAPOR response rate was 16.1% (RR4).
Interviews were conducted using the Institute's computer-aided telephone interviewing facilities.
After the interviews were completed, the open-ended questions were coded. Following this coding,
analysis was conducted using Stata statistics and data analysis software. Organizations participating
in this survey receive the frequency counts for their questions and cross-tabulations of these
questions with seven demographic items.
Sampling Error
The South Carolina State Survey, like all surveys, has a potential for sampling error due to the
fact that not all residents of the state were interviewed. For all questions that were answered by
950 or so respondents, the potential for error is +/- 3.2%. Results for questions answered by
significantly fewer than 950 respondents and results for subgroups of the population have a
potential for larger variation than those for the entire sample. In the reported analyses, the
sampling error has not been adjusted for any design effects due to weighting.
For additional information on how these survey data were collected, contact:
Dr. Monique Lyle
Director, Survey Research Laboratory
University of South Carolina
1400 Pickens St., Room 403
Columbia, SC 29208
LYLEML@mailbox.sc.edu
(803) 777-9788

SUMMARY FINDINGS: PUBLIC ATTITUDES ABOUT PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE

As part of the Fall 2015 South Carolina State Survey, researchers in the Arnold School of Public
Health included one item measuring public attitudes about physician-assisted suicide. In
particular, this item asked respondents the extent to which they agreed or disagreed with the
statement: When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, doctors should be allowed by law
to end the patients life by some painless procedure if the patient and his or her family request
ending the life. (A copy of the complete questionnaire is provided in Appendix A.) This report
provides a summary of the findings for this item. In addition to presenting the major findings for
the complete sample, comparisons across demographic subgroups are provided in order to
identify significant differences in opinion on these issues. Significant differences across
subgroups (p<.05) are highlighted in bold text in the tables. 2
Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that When a person has a
disease that cannot be cured, doctors should be allowed by law to end the patients life by some
painless procedure if the patient and his or her family request ending the life.
The majority of respondents (59.6%) agreed that when a person has a disease that cannot be
cured, doctors should be allowed by law to end the patients life by a painless procedure if the
patient and their family request ending the patients lifejust over one-fifth of respondents
(21.9%) indicated strong agreement with this sentiment, while 37.7% simply agree. Another
37.7% of respondents disagree with the statement that when a person has a disease that cannot be
cured, doctors should be allowed by law to end the patients life if the patient and their family
make such a request15.2% disagree strongly and 22.5% simply disagree.
As indicated in Table 1, there were significant differences in attitudes about physician-assisted
suicide across demographic groups. Women, for example were significantly less likely than men
to express agreement with the statement that when a person has a disease that cannot be cured,
doctors should be allowed by law to end the patients life by a painless procedure if the patient
and their family request ending the patients life. Also, Black respondents were significantly less
likely than White respondents and other non-Black respondents to agree with this statement.
There were also significant differences in attitudes about physician-assisted suicide across age
groups. Respondents who were 40 years of age and older were significantly less likely than
respondents between the ages of 30 and 44 to agree with the statement that when a person has a
disease that cannot be cured, doctors should be allowed by law to end the patients life by a
painless procedure if the patient and their family request ending the patients life; and
respondents who were 65 or older were slightly less likely (p<.10) than those between the ages
of 45 and 64 to agree with this statement and significantly less likely than those between the ages
of 18 and 29 to agree with this statement.
2

In testing for significant differences across demographic subgroups, dont know responses were excluded from
analyses.

Summary
The results presented herein suggest that the majority of South Carolinians are supportive of
physician-assisted suicide, as evidenced by the majority being in agreement with the statement
that when a person has a disease that cannot be cured, doctors should be allowed by law to end
the patients life by a painless procedure if the patient and their family request ending the
patients life. This support varies considerably across demographic groups, however, with some
demographic groups having a mere plurality expressing support for physician-assisted suicide.
These variations notwithstanding, no demographic group had a majority of respondents in
disagreement with the statement that doctors should be allowed by law to end a patients life if
the patient and their family make such a request.

TABLE 1
WHEN A PERSON HAS A DISEASE THAT CANNOT BE CURED, DOCTORS SHOULD
BE ALLOWED BY LAW TO END THE PATIENTS LIFE BY SOME PAINLESS
PROCEDURE IF THE PATIENT & HIS OR HER FAMILY REQUEST ENDING THE LIFE
BY DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS FALL 2015
Strongly
Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly
Disagree

DK

TOTAL

21.9

37.7

22.5

15.2

2.7

952

SEX
Male
Female

22.4
21.3

41.9
34.4

20.4
24.4

12.4
17.5

2.8
2.4

459
487

RACE
White
Black
Other

23.7
15.2
32.4

39.0
36.7
35.8

21.6
26.4
13.2

13.2
18.9
18.6

2.5
2.8
0.0

617
245
66

AGE
18 29
30 44
45 64
65 and Over

16.2
29.9
22.8
16.4

49.4
37.2
33.9
32.7

22.2
19.2
23.6
25.8

11.1
11.3
16.0
22.3

1.0
2.4
3.7
2.9

207
230
321
181

EDUCATION
Less than High School
High School Diploma
Some College
College Degree

25.1
20.8
25.8
19.1

31.4
33.0
37.6
42.4

23.8
26.0
18.9
23.0

15.7
17.3
15.6
13.0

4.0
2.9
2.1
2.5

62
240
282
366

INCOME
Under $25,000
$25,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999
$75,000 and Over

20.6
21.3
21.5
26.0

35.4
43.9
43.3
37.1

26.8
19.8
24.0
21.2

15.4
13.9
9.7
13.7

1.8
1.1
1.6
2.1

188
208
133
263

TYPE OF AREA
Urban
Suburban
Rural

17.1
25.0
21.5

37.5
39.6
36.2

22.2
20.7
24.9

20.4
12.6
14.5

2.9
2.2
2.9

223
376
353

REGION
Upstate
Midlands
Lowcountry

21.7
21.1
23.2

36.9
38.8
37.0

23.2
22.3
22.2

15.5
16.5
13.4

2.8
1.3
4.1

322
335
296

Appendix A
Field Version of Questionnaire

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SURVEY

FALL 2015
Hello, this is ______________________ calling for the University of South Carolina. This month the
University is conducting a confidential study of public opinion in South Carolina and we'd really
appreciate your help and cooperation.
LANDLINE SCREENER:
First, let me make sure I've dialed the correct phone number ... Is this ________________?
And what South Carolina county do you live in? RECORD COUNTY: _______________
Now, to determine who to interview... of the people who currently live in your household who are 18 or
older - including yourself - we would like to interview the one who will have the next birthday. Would that
be you or someone else?
CELL PHONE SCREENER:
I just have a few questions to find out if you are eligible for this study. Is this ________________?
Is this a cellular telephone?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Is this a safe time to talk with you nor, or are you driving?
And what South Carolina county do you live in? RECORD COUNTY: _______________
D12A. RECORD SEX (WITHOUT ASKING R):
1. MALE
2. FEMALE
First, we have some questions about the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department.
Q1. Have you, a family member, or someone you know been served by the South Carolina Vocational
Rehabilitation Department?
1.
2.
3.
4.

YES
NO
DO NOT KNOW
REFUSED

Q2. Are you aware of the services provided by the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department?
1.
2.
3.
4.

YES
NO
DO NOT KNOW
REFUSED

Q2A.

[IF YES] What is the purpose of the Vocational Rehabilitation program?

[RECORD RESPONSE VERBATIM]

Next, we would like to ask you about the massive flooding in South Carolina this year, also known as the
1,000 year flood.
Q3.

How attentive have you been to the news coverage of the massive flooding in South Carolina this
year? Would you say (READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-4)
1. Very attentive
2. Somewhat attentive
3. Not very attentive, or
4. Not attentive at all
5. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
6. REFUSED

Q4.

Would you say the losses you, yourself, experienced from the massive flooding were extremely
high, high, somewhat high, somewhat low, low, extremely low, or did you not experience any
losses at all?
1. EXTREMELY HIGH
2. HIGH
3. SOMEWHAT HIGH
4. SOMEWHAT LOW
5. LOW
6. EXTREMELY LOW
7. NO LOSSES AT ALL
8. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: Approximately)
9. REFUSED

Q5.

How concerned are you that the massive flooding in South Carolina this year (also known as the
1,000 year flood) will cause a statewide economic recession? Would you say you are
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-4)
1. Very concerned
2. Somewhat concerned
3. Not too concerned, or
4. Not at all concerned
5. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
6. REFUSED

Now Id like to know how you think government and government officials responded after the massive
flooding occurred. For each, please tell me whether their performance was excellent, good, fair, or poor.
Q6.

First, Governor Haley Would you say her response to the flooding was excellent, good, fair, or
poor?
1. EXCELLENT
2. GOOD
3. FAIR
4. POOR
5. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
6. REFUSED

Q7.

Next, FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Administration Would you say their
response (to the flooding) was excellent, good, fair, or poor?
1. EXCELLENT
2. GOOD
3. FAIR
4. POOR
5. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
6. REFUSED

Q8.

The local government of your city or town Would you say their response (to the flooding) was
excellent, good, fair, or poor?
1. EXCELLENT
2. GOOD
3. FAIR
4. POOR
5. CITY OR TOWN NOT INVOLVED (OFFERED)
6. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
7. REFUSED

Q9.

Have you felt angry because of what happened in the areas affected by the recent massive
flooding in South Carolina?
1. YES
2. NO
3. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
4. REFUSED
Q9A.

Q10.

[IF YES] Would you say you felt extremely angry, somewhat angry, or slightly angry?
1. EXTREMELY ANGRY
2. SOMEWHAT ANGRY
3. SLIGHTLY ANGRY
4. DO NOT KNOW
5. REFUSED

Have you felt afraid because of what happened in the areas affected by the recent massive
flooding in South Carolina?
1.
2.
3.
4.

YES
NO
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
REFUSED

Q10A. [IF YES] Would you say you felt extremely afraid, somewhat afraid, or slightly afraid?
1. EXTREMELY AFRAID
2. SOMEWHAT AFRAID
3. SLIGHTLY AFRAID
4. DO NOT KNOW
5. REFUSED
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Q11.

Have you felt sad because of what happened in the areas affected by the recent massive flooding
in South Carolina?
1.
2.
3.
4.

YES
NO
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
REFUSED

Q11A. [IF YES] Would you say you felt extremely sad, somewhat sad, or slightly sad?
1. EXTREMELY SAD
2. SOMEWHAT SAD
3. SLIGHTLY SAD
4. DO NOT KNOW
5. REFUSED
D5.

Next, we would like to knowGenerally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican,
a Democrat, an Independent, or what?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
INDEPENDENT
OTHER
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
REFUSED

IF REPUBLICAN:

D5R. "Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not very strong
Republican?"
1.
2.
3.
4.

IF DEMOCRAT:

NOT A VERY STRONG REPUBLICAN

STRONG REPUBLICAN
DO NOT KNOW
REFUSED (PROBE: In general)

D5D. "Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or a not very strong
Democrat?"
1.
2.
3.
4.

NOT A VERY STRONG DEMOCRAT

STRONG DEMOCRAT
DO NOT KNOW
REFUSED (PROBE: In general)

IF INDEPENDENT OR OTHER:
D5I. "Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or to the
Democrat party?"
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

CLOSER TO REPUBLICANS
CLOSER TO NEITHER
CLOSER TO DEMOCRATS
DO NOT KNOW
REFUSED (PROBE: In general)
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[INTERVIEWER NOTE: USE RS PARTY ID FROM D5 IN THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS]

Q12. How important is being a [DEMOCRAT / REPUBLICAN / INDEPENDENT / {OTHER
PARTY}] to you? Is it: (READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Q13.

How well does the term [DEMOCRAT / REPUBLICAN / INDEPENDENT / {OTHER

PARTY}] describe you? Does it describe you: (READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Q14.

Extremely Well
Very Well
Somewhat Well
Not Very Well, or
Not at All?
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
REFUSED

When talking about [DEMOCRATS / REPUBLICANS / INDEPENDENTS / {OTHER

PARTY}], how often do you use we instead of they? Would you say: (READ RESPONSE
OPTIONS 1-5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Q15.

Extremely Important
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Very Important, or
Not Important at All?
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
REFUSED

All the Time

Most of the Time
Some of the Time
Rarely, or
Never?
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: Approximately)
REFUSED

To what extent do you think of yourself as being a [DEMOCRAT / REPUBLICAN /

INDEPENDENT / {OTHER PARTY}]? Would you say: (READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-5)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

A Great Deal
Quite a Bit
Somewhat
Very Little, or
Not at All?
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
REFUSED

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Next, I would like to know your opinion on a current issue. I am going to read a statement, and I would
like for you to respond by saying whether you agree or disagree with it.
Q16.

Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree that
The governments collection of telephone and internet data is necessary as part of its antiterrorism efforts.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

STRONGLY AGREE [GO TO BRANCH A & SKIP BRANCH B]

AGREE [GO TO BRANCH A & SKIP BRANCH B]
NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE [RANDOMLY CHOOSE BRANCH A OR B]
DISAGREE, OR [GO TO BRANCH B]
STRONGLY DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT [GO TO BRANCH B]
DO NOT KNOW [SKIP TO Q20]
REFUSED [SKIP TO Q20]

BRANCH A: IF R ANSWERED STRONGLY AGREE OR AGREE TO Q7

Others have a different perspective. Some (Democrats/Republicans/no identifier) have argued that
government collection of telephone and internet data violates the liberties that our founding fathers gave
us and is unconstitutional.
Q17A. I would like to know what you think of this argument. Is it a:
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-3)
1. Very reasonable
2. Somewhat reasonable, or
3. Not at all reasonable opinion to have on the issue?
4. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
5. REFUSED
Q18A. Do you think this argument is:
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-3)
1. A good deal worth considering
2. Somewhat worth considering, or
3. Not at all worth considering
4. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
5. REFUSED
Now, I am going to read the statement again, and I would like for you to respond by saying whether you
agree or disagree with it.
Q19A. The governments collection of telephone and internet data is necessary as part of its antiterrorism efforts. Do you
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-5)
1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Neither Agree nor Disagree
4. Disagree, or
5. Strongly Disagree with this statement
6. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
7. REFUSED
[SKIP TO Q20]
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BRANCH B: IF R ANSWERED STRONGLY DISAGREE OR DISAGREE TO Q7

Others have a different perspective. Some (Democrats/Republicans/no identifier) have argued that
government collection of telephone and internet data has made our country safer, and it is needed to stop
the next terrorist attack.
Q17B. I would like to know what you think of this argument. Is it a:
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-3)
1. Very reasonable
2. Somewhat reasonable, or
3. Not at all reasonable opinion to have on the issue?
4. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
5. REFUSED
Q18B. Do you think this argument is:
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-3)
1. A good deal worth considering
2. Somewhat worth considering, or
3. not at all worth considering
4. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
5. REFUSED
Now, I am going to read the statement again, and I would like for you to respond by saying whether you
agree or disagree with it
Q19B. The governments collection of telephone and internet data is necessary as part of its antiterrorism efforts. Do you
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-5)
1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Neither Agree nor Disagree
4. Disagree, or
5. Strongly Disagree with this statement
6. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
7. REFUSED

Q20.

Now, imagine how you would respond to this scenario. During the course of the 2016
congressional campaign, you hear a speech from a (Democratic/Republican) congressman in your
state running for re-election. The topic is energy policy, and the speech focuses on how the
congressman (worked with both parties to increase domestic energy production/worked to
increase domestic energy production). Upon hearing this, would you be:
(READ RESPONSE OPTIONS 1-3)
1. More likely
2. Neither more nor less likely, or
3. Less likely to support the Congressman?
4. DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
5. REFUSED

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Now, we would like to move to another topic. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the
following statement.
Q21.

Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree that When a person has a disease
that cannot be cured, doctors should be allowed by law to end the patients life by some painless
procedure if the patient and his or her family request ending the life.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

STRONGLY AGREE
AGREE
DISAGREE
STRONGLY DISAGREE
DO NOT KNOW (PROBE: In general)
REFUSED

Now, a few final questions...

D1.

Some people are registered to vote and others are not. Are you currently registered to vote in South
Carolina?
1. YES
2. NO OR DK (DO NOT PROBE)
3. DO NOT KNOW
4. REFUSED

D2.

What is your age?

______ CODE EXACT NUMBER OF YEARS (E.G., 45)
96. NINETY-SIX YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
97. DO NOT KNOW
98. REFUSED

D3.

Do you live in an urban, suburban, or rural area of South Carolina?

1. URBAN (INSIDE CITY LIMITS)
2. SUBURBAN (JUST OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS)
3. RURAL (AWAY FROM A CITY)
4. DK (PROBE: "How would you describe it?")
5. REFUSED

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D4.

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

(READ OPTIONS 1-9, IF NECESSARY)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

D6.

8th Grade or Less

9th - 11th Grade
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Some College or Postsecondary School
Two-Year College or Technical Degree
Four-Year College Degree (Bachelors Degree)
Some Graduate/Professional School
Master's or Professional Degree
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
DO NOT KNOW
REFUSED

Which one or more of the following would you say is your racial or ethnic group
(READ OPTIONS 1-6)
1. Black or African American
2. White or Caucasian
3. Hispanic or Latino
4. Native American or American Indian
5. Asian or Pacific Islander; or
6. Some other racial group? (SPECIFY): ________________________________
7. DO NOT KNOW
8. REFUSED

D7.

How many of the persons who currently live in your household are under 18 years of age,
including babies and small children?
______ RECORD NUMBER
7. SEVEN OR MORE
8. DK
9. REFUSED

D8.

Including yourself, how many people age 18 or older are currently living in your household?
______ RECORD NUMBER
7. SEVEN OR MORE
8. DK
9. REFUSED

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D9.

So that we can be sure were getting a cross-section of all people, Id like you to estimate your
familys total income for 2014, before taxes were taken out. Include wages, social security,
welfare and any other income. Into which of the following categories does it fall?
As with all of the interview, this information will be strictly confidential. Was it...
(READ CATEGORIES)
01. Less than $5,000
02. $5,000 - 9,999
03. $10,000 - 14,999
04. $15,000 - 19,999
05. $20,000 - 24,999
06. $25,000 - 29,999
07. $30,000 - 34,999
08. $35,000 - 39,999
09. $40,000 - 44,999
10. $45,000 - 49,999
11. $50,000 - 74,999
12. $75,000 - 99,999
13. $100,000 and over
14. DON'T KNOW (PROBE: "Just approximately...")
15. REFUSED

D10.

Not counting business lines, cell phones, extension phones, faxes, or modems -- on how many
different land line telephone numbers can your household be reached?
1. ONE
2. TWO
3. THREE
4. FOUR
5. FIVE
6. SIX
7. SEVEN OR MORE
8. DK
9. REFUSED

D11.

And what is your zip code? RECORD __________

D12B. And I have to ask, are you male or female?

1. MALE
2. FEMALE
3. DK
4. REFUSED

Thats all the questions I have. Thank you for your participation.

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Appendix B
Counties Used in Regional Analyses

Counties Used in Regional Analyses

Upstate

Midlands

Lowcountry

Abbeville

Aiken

Beaufort

Anderson

Allendale

Berkeley

Cherokee

Bamberg

Charleston

Chester

Barnwell

Colleton

Fairfield

Calhoun

Dillon

Greenville

Clarendon

Dorchester

Greenwood

Chesterfield

Florence

Lancaster

Darlington

Georgetown

Laurens

Edgefield

Hampton

Newberry

Kershaw

Horry

Oconee

Lee

Jasper

Pickens

Lexington

Marion

Spartanburg

Marlboro

Williamsburg

Union

McCormick

York

Orangeburg
Richland
Saluda
Sumter

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