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Computers
and Technology
(p. 2) |
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Pew Research Center Poll. Dec. 9-13, 2009. Adults nationwide. |
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"As I read a list of changes that have taken place,
please tell me if you think each one has been a change for the better, a
change for the worse, or hasn't made much difference. Has [see below]
been a change for the better, a change for the worse, or hasn't this made
much difference?" |
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Change for
the better |
Change for
the worse |
Not much
difference |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
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"Cellphones"
N=725 (Form 2), MoE
±
4.5 |
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12/9-13/09 |
69 |
14 |
11 |
5 |
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"Email"
N=725 (Form 2), MoE
±
4.5 |
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12/9-13/09 |
65 |
7 |
19 |
9 |
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"The internet"
N=779 (Form 1), MoE
±
4.5 |
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12/9-13/09 |
65 |
16 |
11 |
8 |
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"Handheld devices such as
Blackberries and iPhones"
N=779 (Form 1), MoE
±
4.5 |
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12/9-13/09 |
56 |
25 |
12 |
7 |
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"Online shopping"
N=725 (Form 2), MoE
±
4.5 |
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12/9-13/09 |
54 |
15 |
24 |
8 |
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"Social networking sites such
as Facebook"
N=725 (Form 2), MoE
±
4.5 |
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12/9-13/09 |
35 |
21 |
31 |
12 |
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"Internet blogs"
N=725 (Form 2), MoE
±
4.5 |
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12/9-13/09 |
29 |
21 |
36 |
14 |
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Harris Poll.
July 7-12 & Oct. 13-18, 2009. N=2,029
adults
nationwide. |
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"Do you personally use a computer at
home, work or another location?" |
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Yes |
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% |
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2009 |
82 |
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2008 |
83 |
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2007 |
81 |
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2006 |
81 |
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2005 |
79 |
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2000 |
74 |
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1996 |
54 |
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"Do you personally use a computer at
home, work or another location?" If yes: "At home, do you personally
use the computer to access an online service such as AOL, MSN, or Yahoo, or
not? ... At home, do you personally use the computer to access the Internet,
or not? ... At work, do you personally use the computer to access the
Internet? ... At another location, do you personally use the computer to
access the Internet?" |
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Online:
Combined |
Online
at home |
Online
at work |
Online
at another
location |
. |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
. |
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2009 |
80 |
76 |
40 |
32 |
. |
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2000 |
63 |
49 |
29 |
17 |
. |
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1996 |
19 |
16 |
16 |
n/a |
. |
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"How many hours per week do you
typically spend on the Internet or World Wide Web?"
Among
online users |
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MEAN |
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2009 |
13 hours |
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"Last month did you purchase any
products or services over the Internet?"
Among online users |
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Yes |
No |
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% |
% |
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2009 |
50 |
50 |
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Associated Press-Ipsos poll conducted by Ipsos-Public
Affairs. Dec. 13-15, 2005.
N=1,006 adults nationwide. MoE ±
3.1. |
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"I’m going to read you a list of devices and services you might
have in your home or car. For each one, please tell me if anyone in your
household has or uses the device or service. . . ." |
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Yes |
No |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
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A VCR |
88 |
12 |
- |
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A CD player |
88 |
12 |
- |
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A DVD
player |
82 |
18 |
- |
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A cell
phone |
75 |
25 |
- |
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A personal computer |
75 |
25 |
- |
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An
electronic gaming console, like a Playstation or Xbox |
39 |
61 |
- |
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A portable
gaming device, like a Gameboy or PSP |
30 |
70 |
- |
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A high-definition television set or HDTV |
28 |
71 |
1 |
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A DVR
recorder, like a TiVO or a set-top box from your television provider that
records shows |
25 |
74 |
1 |
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An MP3 player, like an iPod |
24 |
76 |
- |
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Satellite radio, like XM radio or Sirius
radio |
14 |
86 |
- |
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"Does your household currently
subscribe to cable TV or a satellite dish service like DirecTV or the Dish
network?" |
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Cable TV |
Dish |
Both |
Neither |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
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12/13-15/05 |
51 |
26 |
1 |
22 |
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"Do you have Internet access in your
home, or not?" |
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Yes |
No |
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% |
% |
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12/13-15/05 |
68 |
32 |
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Asked of those
with Internet access in their home:
"Do you
have high-speed Internet service, such as a cable
or DSL hook-up, or is your Internet access through a dial-up telephone
modem?" |
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High-speed |
Dial-up |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
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12/13-15/05 |
61 |
37 |
2 |
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"Thinking about cable or satellite television -- Would you
prefer to be able to choose and pay for your own tailored selection of TV
channels or would you prefer to buy a bundle of channels where the channels are
chosen by the cable or satellite company?" |
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Tailored
Selection |
Bundle |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
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12/13-15/05 |
78 |
15 |
7 |
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"How interested would you be in watching television shows on a
portable device like an MP3 player or iPod, where you would pay $1.99 for a
television show that you could take on the road with you? Would you say you
would be very interested, somewhat interested, not too interested, or not at all
interested?" |
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. |
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Very
Interested |
Somewhat
Interested |
Not Too
Interested |
Not at All
Interested |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
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12/13-15/05 |
4 |
15 |
17 |
64 |
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. |
"How interested would you be in purchasing television service
from your telephone company, if the telephone company offered more choice in
channel selection at a price that would be competitive with the cable and
satellite TV companies? Would you say you would be very interested, somewhat
interested, not too interested, or not at all interested?" |
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. |
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Very
Interested |
Somewhat
Interested |
Not Too
Interested |
Not at All
Interested |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
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12/13-15/05 |
22 |
42 |
10 |
25 |
1 |
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Gallup
Poll. Dec. 5-8, 2005.
Adults nationwide. |
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"How often do you, yourself, use the Internet to do the
following: frequently, occasionally, rarely or never? How about for [see
below]?"
N=759 Internet users,
MoE ±
4 |
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Frequently |
Occasionally |
Rarely/Never |
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% |
% |
% |
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Sending and reading e-mail |
67 |
20 |
13 |
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Checking news and weather |
45 |
27 |
28 |
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Paying bills online |
27 |
13 |
60 |
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Making travel plans |
19 |
33 |
48 |
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Shopping |
18 |
34 |
48 |
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. |
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Budgeting personal finances |
17 |
12 |
70 |
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Using instant messaging |
16 |
12 |
72 |
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. |
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Playing games |
16 |
12 |
72 |
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. |
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Finding medical advice |
10 |
31 |
59 |
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Downloading music |
10 |
12 |
78 |
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Reading "blogs"
or web logs |
9 |
11 |
79 |
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Watching video web casts or video clips |
8 |
14 |
78 |
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Buying or selling products in
online auctions, such as on eBay |
7 |
16 |
77 |
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ABC
News/Washington Post Poll. March 10-13,
2005. N=1,001
adults
nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
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. |
"How much do you worry that
computers and technology are being used to invade your privacy?
Is that something you worry about a lot, some, not much or not at all?" |
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. |
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A Lot |
Some |
Not Much |
Not At All |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
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3/10-13/05 |
23 |
34 |
24 |
18 |
1 |
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1/00 |
15 |
26 |
24 |
33 |
2 |
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6/94 |
9 |
29 |
34 |
27 |
1 |
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. |
"Have you personally ever had
someone steal and misuse your credit card number or other personal
information, or not?" |
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. |
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Yes |
No |
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% |
% |
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3/10-13/05 |
22 |
78 |
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3/01 |
22 |
78 |
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. |
"How concerned are you about
having records containing your personal information stolen over the Internet:
very concerned, somewhat concerned, not too concerned, or not concerned at
all?" |
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. |
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Very |
Somewhat |
Not Too |
Not At All |
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% |
% |
% |
% |
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3/10-13/05 |
40 |
32 |
17 |
11 |
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. |
"As you may know there are some
companies that collect and sell information about people such as their
Social Security number, credit card payment history, and public records such
as drivers license, real estate, court and military service records. Do you
think the companies that collect and sell this information are doing enough
to protect your personal privacy, or not?" |
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. |
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Enough |
Not
Enough |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
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3/10-13/05 |
13 |
84 |
3 |
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CBS News/New
York Times Poll. Sept. 15-16, 2003.
N=675 adults nationwide. MoE ±
4. |
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. |
"How closely have you followed the issue of people
sharing music for free through the Internet? Would you say you've followed
it very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely, or not at all?" |
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. |
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ALL |
18-29
Years Old |
30 &
Older |
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% |
% |
% |
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Very closely |
8 |
13 |
7 |
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Somewhat closely |
31 |
39 |
29 |
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Not very closely |
23 |
19 |
24 |
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Not at all |
37 |
28 |
40 |
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Don't know |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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Asked of those who have followed
the issue:
"When it comes to sharing music over the Internet
for free, which comes closest to your view? (1) Sharing music files over the
Internet is ALWAYS acceptable, no matter how many copies are made, or by
whom. OR, (2) Sharing music files over the Internet is SOMETIMES acceptable,
if a person shares music from a CD he or she owns with a limited number of
friends or acquaintances. OR (3), Sharing music files over the Internet is
NEVER acceptable because it deprives musicians and music companies of their
income." |
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. |
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ALL |
18-29
Years Old |
30 &
Older |
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% |
% |
% |
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Always acceptable |
14 |
29 |
9 |
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Sometimes acceptable |
44 |
40 |
46 |
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Never acceptable |
37 |
30 |
40 |
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Don't know |
5 |
1 |
5 |
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FOX News/Opinion Dynamics Poll.
Sept. 9-10, 2003. N=900 registered voters
nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
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. |
"Recently the recording industry has sued students
and other individuals who have downloaded music over the Internet. Do you
approve or disapprove of people downloading music over the Internet?" |
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. |
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Approve |
Disapprove |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
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ALL |
35 |
47 |
18 |
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Age 18-34 |
61 |
35 |
4 |
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35-50 |
39 |
47 |
14 |
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51-59 |
38 |
43 |
19 |
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60-70 |
20 |
53 |
28 |
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Over 70 |
11 |
58 |
30 |
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. |
"Have
you personally downloaded music over the Internet without paying a fee?" |
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. |
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Yes |
No |
Unsure |
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% |
% |
% |
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ALL |
15 |
81 |
4 |
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Age 18-34 |
32 |
63 |
4 |
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35-50 |
21 |
77 |
3 |
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51-59 |
7 |
91 |
2 |
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60-70 |
5 |
92 |
3 |
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Over 70 |
2 |
90 |
8 |
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The Harris
Poll. Dec. 14-21, 2000. N=618 adults nationwide who are Internet users. MoE ± 3. |
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. |
"Thinking about what you
do online, how often do you use the Internet, World Wide Web, or an online service [see
below]: very often, often, sometimes, rarely, or never?" |
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. |
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Very Often/
Often/
Sometimes |
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% |
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To send or receive e-mail |
89 |
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To check on news updates,
weather, etc. |
68 |
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To get information about a
hobby or special interest |
67 |
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To gather information about
products and services |
62 |
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To do research for work or
school |
61 |
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To surf to explore new and
different sites |
60 |
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To obtain information about
health or diseases |
48 |
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To obtain information on local
amusements and activities |
42 |
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To make travel plans and
reservations |
39 |
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To find and download software |
38 |
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For financial management and
investing |
31 |
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To download or play games |
28 |
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To participate in chat groups |
13 |
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To take courses |
9 |
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FOX
News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. June 7-8, 2000. N=900 registered voters nationwide.
MoE ± 3. |
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. |
"In general, how
concerned are you about your ability to keep your personal information, such as medical or
financial records, confidential . . . ?" |
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. |
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% |
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Very |
69 |
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Somewhat |
17 |
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Not very |
6 |
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Not at all |
7 |
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Not sure |
1 |
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. |
"Do you think it is
getting easier or harder to keep your personal information confidential?" |
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. |
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% |
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Easier |
4 |
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Harder |
90 |
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Same (vol.) |
3 |
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Not sure |
3 |
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. |
"Do you think
electronic mail (e-mail) is secure and private?" |
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. |
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ALL |
Internet
Users |
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% |
% |
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Yes |
8 |
10 |
|
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|
|
No |
80 |
85 |
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Not sure |
12 |
5 |
|
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. |
"Do you believe
personal information, such as your Social Security number or credit rating, can be found
on the Internet?" |
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. |
|
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ALL |
Internet
Users |
|
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|
|
% |
% |
|
|
|
|
Yes |
84 |
89 |
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|
|
No |
8 |
6 |
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Not sure |
8 |
5 |
|
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|
. |
"Do you think
personal information on the Internet is secure?" |
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. |
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ALL |
Internet
Users |
|
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|
|
|
% |
% |
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|
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Yes |
4 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
No |
89 |
91 |
|
|
|
|
Not sure |
7 |
4 |
|
|
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|
. |
"How concerned are
you that your [see below] can be found on the Internet . . . ?" |
|
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|
|
|
|
. |
|
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Very |
Somewhat |
Not
Very |
Not
at All |
Unsure |
|
|
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
|
Social Security number |
75 |
15 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
|
Credit card numbers |
74 |
11 |
4 |
8 |
3 |
|
Financial records |
64 |
19 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
|
Home address |
54 |
18 |
13 |
14 |
1 |
|
Phone number |
51 |
19 |
14 |
14 |
2 |
|
Medical records |
47 |
25 |
14 |
11 |
3 |
|
ABC News
Poll. Jan. 21-26, 2000. N=1,006 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
. |
"Do you think that
buying things over the Internet threatens your personal privacy, or not?" |
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% |
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|
|
Yes |
41 |
|
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|
|
No |
47 |
|
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|
|
No opinion |
12 |
|
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. |
"Compared
to buying things by mail order or in a store, do you think that buying things over the
Internet poses more of a threat to your personal privacy, less of a threat, or about the
same?" |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
More of a threat |
40 |
|
|
|
|
|
Less of a threat |
7 |
|
|
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|
About the same |
47 |
|
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|
|
No opinion |
6 |
|
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|
|
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|
. |
"As
you may know, whether or not you shop over the Internet, companies may keep records of the
things you buy, and sell those records to other companies for marketing purposes. Do you
think it should be legal or illegal for companies to do that?" |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Legal |
18 |
|
|
|
|
|
Illegal |
76 |
|
|
|
|
|
No opinion |
6 |
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
. |
"Government
agencies keep public records of things like driving records, marriage records, real estate
purchases, and court cases. Do you think these records should or should not be publicly
available over the Internet?" |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Should |
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
Should not |
86 |
|
|
|
|
|
No opinion |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
. |
"Do
you use a computer to access the Internet, or not?" |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
48 |
|
|
|
|
|
No |
52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"Have
you ever bought anything over the Internet, or not?" |
|
|
1/00 |
6/99 |
|
|
|
|
|
% |
% |
|
|
|
|
Yes |
27 |
19 |
|
|
|
|
No |
73 |
80 |
|
|
|
|
FOX
News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Jan. 12-13, 2000. N=902 registered voters nationwide.
MoE ± 3. |
|
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|
|
|
|
. |
"Which of the
following statements best describes how you feel about the increasing role computers play
in our lives? (1) I'm enthusiastic about computers, they improve the quality of our
lives. (2) I accept computers, but their role in our lives has been both good and bad. OR,
(3) I reject computers, they are harming the quality of our lives." |
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
I'm enthusiastic about computers |
31 |
|
|
|
|
Their role has been both good and
bad |
58 |
|
|
|
|
I reject computers |
8 |
|
|
|
|
Not sure |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"Do you use, even on
an occasional basis, a computer at work, school or home to connect to the Internet, the
World Wide Web, or with information services such as America Online? . . ." |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes -- at home |
45 |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes -- at work |
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes -- at school |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes -- other |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
No |
29 |
|
|
|
|
|
Not sure |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
CBS News
Poll. Jan. 2, 2000. N=707 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"Did computer
mistakes due to the year 2000 issue -- Y2K -- cause any problems or inconveniences for you
personally?" |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Yes |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
No |
98 |
|
|
|
|
|
Don't know |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"So far, there have
been very few reports of Y2K problems. Which of the following do you think is the more
important reason for that: people spent time and energy fixing the problems OR the
problems weren't serious to begin with?" |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Problems were fixed |
63 |
|
|
|
|
|
Problems weren't serious |
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
Don't know |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
National Science Foundation/USA Today Poll conducted by the
Gallup Organization. Latest: Dec. 16-19, 1999. N=1,011 adults nationwide.
MoE ± 3. |
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"As you may know, most computer systems around the world have to be
reprogrammed so that they can accurately recognize the date once we reach
the Year 2000. Do you think that computer mistakes due to the Year 2000
issue will cause major problems, minor problems, or no problems at all?" |
|
|
Major |
Minor |
None |
Unsure |
|
|
% |
% |
% |
% |
|
12/99 |
7 |
70 |
21 |
2 |
|
11/99 |
12 |
71 |
14 |
3 |
|
8/99 |
11 |
71 |
15 |
3 |
|
3/99 |
21 |
65 |
12 |
2 |
|
12/98 |
34 |
51 |
10 |
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"Do you think that computer mistakes due to the Year 2000 issue will cause
major problems, minor problems or no problems at all for you personally?" |
|
|
Major |
Minor |
None |
Unsure |
|
|
% |
% |
% |
% |
|
12/99 |
3 |
44 |
52 |
1 |
|
11/99 |
3 |
50 |
45 |
2 |
|
8/99 |
7 |
52 |
40 |
1 |
|
3/99 |
9 |
56 |
32 |
3 |
|
12/98 |
14 |
53 |
30 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
. |
12/99 results based on half sample (N=506, MoE +/- 5):
Next, I’m going to read a list of some things people may or may not do in
order to protect themselves against possible problems associated with the
Y2K computer bug. For each one, please say if that is something you have
already done as of today, something you probably WILL do, or something you
will probably not do. How about . . . ?"
[Wording prior to
12/99: "For each of the following, please say whether that is something you
probably will or will not do in order to protect yourself against problems
associated with the Y2K computer bug. . . ."] |
|
|
Have
done/
Probably will |
Probably
will not |
Unsure |
|
|
|
% |
% |
% |
|
|
"Make sure the gas tank
in your car, truck or other automobile is full on New Year’s Eve" |
|
12/99 |
75 |
24 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
"Avoid traveling on
airplanes on or around January 1, 2000" |
|
12/99 |
51 |
48 |
1 |
|
|
11/99 |
55 |
43 |
2 |
|
|
8/99 |
43 |
55 |
2 |
|
|
3/99 |
54 |
44 |
2 |
|
|
12/98 |
47 |
50 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
"Obtain special
confirmation or documentation of your bank account balances, retirement
funds, or other financial records" |
|
12/99 |
48 |
50 |
2 |
|
|
11/99 |
58 |
41 |
1 |
|
|
8/99 |
51 |
48 |
1 |
|
|
3/99 |
66 |
33 |
1 |
|
|
12/98 |
65 |
33 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
"Stockpile food and
water" |
|
|
|
|
12/99 |
42 |
58 |
- |
|
|
11/99 |
40 |
59 |
1 |
|
|
8/99 |
36 |
63 |
1 |
|
|
3/99 |
39 |
60 |
1 |
|
|
12/98 |
26 |
72 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
"Stock up on gasoline" |
|
12/99 |
21 |
78 |
1 |
|
|
11/99 |
28 |
71 |
1 |
|
|
8/99 |
21 |
77 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
"Withdraw and set aside
a large amount of cash" |
|
12/99 |
21 |
78 |
1 |
|
|
11/99 |
25 |
73 |
2 |
|
|
8/99 |
25 |
74 |
1 |
|
|
3/99 |
30 |
70 |
- |
|
|
12/98 |
31 |
66 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
"Buy a generator or wood
stove" |
|
|
|
12/99 |
12 |
87 |
1 |
|
|
11/99 |
13 |
85 |
2 |
|
|
8/99 |
14 |
86 |
- |
|
|
3/99 |
24 |
75 |
1 |
|
|
12/98 |
17 |
81 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
"Withdraw all your money
from the bank" |
|
12/99 |
6 |
93 |
1 |
|
|
11/99 |
8 |
91 |
1 |
|
|
8/99 |
10 |
90 |
- |
|
|
3/99 |
15 |
84 |
1 |
|
|
12/98 |
16 |
82 |
2 |
|
|
Fox
News/Opinion Dynamics Poll. Aug. 25-26, 1999. N=902 registered voters nationwide.
MoE ± 3. |
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
|
8/99 |
1/99 |
10/97 |
|
|
|
% |
% |
% |
|
"Have you heard about
the Y2K or 'Year 2000 Problem,' a computer bug that means many computer programs
wont be able to tell what year it is after 1999?" |
|
Yes |
97 |
93 |
66 |
|
|
No |
2 |
6 |
32 |
|
|
Not sure |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
The questions
below were asked of those who answered 'Yes' to the question above:
"Do you think the problem will be
solved before 2000, or not?" |
|
|
Yes |
65 |
66 |
75 |
|
|
No |
26 |
27 |
13 |
|
|
Not sure |
9 |
7 |
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"As a precaution, do
you plan to take at least some of your money out of the bank before December 31, 1999, in
case there are computer problems?" |
|
Yes |
32 |
31 |
|
|
|
No |
61 |
61 |
|
|
|
Not sure |
7 |
8 |
|
|
|
CBS News
Poll. Aug. 1-3, 1999. N=1,165 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
|
|
ALL |
Men |
Women |
Under
age 30 |
Over
age 65 |
|
|
% |
% |
% |
% |
% |
"Do you have access
to a computer?" |
|
Yes |
66 |
68 |
64 |
76 |
30 |
|
No |
34 |
32 |
36 |
24 |
70 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"Do you personally
use a computer either at home, work or school to connect to the Internet or an online
service like AOL?" |
|
Yes |
50 |
53 |
47 |
66 |
13 |
|
No |
16 |
15 |
17 |
10 |
17 |
|
NOT ASKED -- Answered
"No" on preceding question |
34 |
32 |
36 |
24 |
70 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"Do you have an
e-mail address through which you can send or receive electronic mail messages by
computer?" |
|
Yes |
44 |
47 |
40 |
53 |
16 |
|
No |
56 |
52 |
59 |
47 |
82 |
|
Don't know/No answer |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
. |
"Approximately when
did you first start going on-line -- that is, using the Internet, sending e-mail or going
on the World Wide Web? Within the last 6 months, in the last year, 2 to 5 years ago, 6 to
10 years ago, or was it more than 10 years ago?" |
|
Within last 6 months |
6 |
4 |
8 |
7 |
4 |
|
Within last year |
13 |
13 |
13 |
16 |
6 |
|
2-5 years ago |
28 |
30 |
25 |
39 |
7 |
|
6-10 years ago |
5 |
7 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
|
More than 10 years ago |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Don't know/No answer |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
NOT ASKED -- Have no Internet
or e-mail access |
47 |
44 |
49 |
32 |
82 |
|
CBS News/New York Times Poll. June 7-9, 1998. N=1,126
adults nationwide, including 765 computer users. |
. |
|
|
ALL |
Computer
users |
Non-users |
|
|
|
% |
% |
% |
|
"Do you think that, in
general, computers create more problems than they solve, or do you think
computers solve more problems than they create?" |
|
Create more than solve |
29 |
20 |
49 |
|
|
Solve more than create |
59 |
71 |
33 |
|
|
Both (vol.) |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Don't know/No answer |
7 |
4 |
13 |
|
. |
"Would you say using a
computer at home, work or school is a very important part of your daily
life, or is it not that important?" |
|
Very important |
43 |
63 |
|
|
|
Not
that important |
24 |
35 |
|
|
|
Don't know |
0 |
2 |
|
|
|
No
computer |
33 |
|
|
|
. |
"Do you use a computer system
with a Microsoft Windows operating system?" |
|
Yes |
55 |
80 |
|
|
|
No |
12 |
17 |
|
|
|
Don't know/No answer |
0 |
3 |
|
|
|
No
computer |
33 |
|
|
|
. |
"Do you have an e-mail
address through which you can send or receive electronic mail messages by
computer?" |
|
Yes |
34 |
51 |
|
|
|
No |
33 |
49 |
|
|
|
No
computer |
33 |
|
|
|
|
|