CBS News monthly poll #2, October 1992 [electronic resource].

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Data file
Language
English
Published/​Created
Ann Arbor, Mich. : Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2009.
Description
Extent of collection: 1 data file + machine-readable documentation (text).

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Summary note
This poll is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were queried regarding their vote intentions for the 1992 presidential election, their opinions of the 1992 presidential candidates and their running mates, and the likelihood of their voting in the 1992 presidential election. Those surveyed were also asked about their expectations regarding the upcoming third presidential debate, the economy, George Bush's handling of the presidency, late-night television comedians, and political humor. In addition, respondents were called a second time and asked questions pertaining to the third presidential debate. Background information on respondents includes sex, age, race, education, religious preference, family income, vote choices in the 1984 and 1988 presidential elections, voter registration status, political orientation, and party preference.
Notes
  • Codebook available in print and electronic format.
  • Title from title screen (viewed on August 7, 2009).
Type of data
Extent of collection: 1 data file + machine-readable documentation (text).
Geographic coverage
Geographic coverage: United States.
System details
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Methodology note
  • Data source: telephone interviews.
  • Sample: a variation of random-digit dialing using primary sampling units (PSUs) was employed, consisting of blocks of 100 telephone numbers identical through the eighth digit and stratified by geographic region, area code, and size of place. Within households, respondents were selected using a method developed by Leslie Kish and modified by Charles Backstrom and Gerald Hursh (see Backstrom and Hursh, SURVEY RESEARCH [Evanston, IL: Northwestern University Press, 1963]).
  • Universe: adult population of the United States aged 18 and over having telephones at home.
Cite as
CBS News. CBS News Monthly Poll #2, October 1992 [Computer file]. ICPSR06094-v2. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2009-05-08.
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