GSS 1972-2022 Cumulative Datafile - Release 2

polcangnr look up views of political candidate for office

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796. In the last twelve months, that is, from (INSERT CURRENT 
MONTH) 1999/2001 through (INSERT CURRENT MONTH) 2000/2002�have 
you: k. Looked up the views of a political candidate for office?

numcntcthow many people in contact least once a year

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797. Not counting people at work or family at home, about how 
many other friends or relatives do you keep in contact with at 
least once a year?

Total Cases: 72,390 (Range of valid codes: 0-996)

inpersonhow many people seen in person

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798. Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do 
you stay in contact with by: a. Seeing them socially, 
face-to-face?

byphonehow many people talk to on phone

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798. Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do 
you stay in contact with by: b. Talking with them on teh 
telephone?

lettershow many people write letters to

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798. Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do 
you stay in contact with by: c. Exchanging cards or letters 
through U.S. postal mail?

meetingshow many people seen at church or group meeting

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798. Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do 
you stay in contact with by: d. Seeing them at meetings or 
events related to church, clubs, or other groups?

byemailhow many people send email

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798. Of these__________friends and relatives, about how many do 
you stay in contact with by: e. Communicating through electronic 
mail?