Region Code
1 = UPPER PENN
2 = NORTHERN
3 = WEST CENTRAL
4 = SOUTHWEST
5 = EAST CENTRAL
6 = SOUTHEAST
7 = DETROIT

Past Financial
1 = BETTER OFF
3 = ABOUT THE SAME (R PROVIDED)
5 = WORSE OFF
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED/NO ANSWER

Current Financial
1 = EXCELLENT
2 = GOOD
3 = JUST FAIR
4 = NOT SO GOOD
5 = POOR
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Inflation
1 = UP
3 = ABOUT THE SAME
5 = DOWN
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Unemployment
1 = BETTER
3 = ABOUT THE SAME
5 = WORSE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Business Conditions
1 = GOOD TIMES
3 = NEITHER GOOD NOR BAD; MEDIOCRE STAY THE SAME(R PRO
5 = BAD TIMES
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Economy
1 = GETTING BETTER
2 = GETTING WORSE
3 = STAYING ABOUT THE SAME
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Economically Secure
1 = VERY SECURE
2 = SOMEWHAT SECURE
3 = SOMEWHAT INSECURE
4 = VERY INSECURE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Clinton Policies
1 = HELPING THE ECONOMY
2 = HURTING THE ECONOMY
3 = NOT HAVING ANY EFFECT
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Clinton Rating
1 = EXCELLENT
2 = GOOD
3 = FAIR
4 = POOR
8 = DONT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Gingrich Approval
1 = APPROVE
3 = NEITHER APPROVE NOR DISAPPROVE (R PROVIDED)
5 = DISAPPROVE
7 = DO NOT CARE (R PROVIDED)
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED/NO ANSWER

Registered Voter
1 = YES
5 = NO
8 = DON'T KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Vote 1992
1 = DID VOTE
2 = DID NOT VOTE
3 = DONT RECALL
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED/NO ANSWER

Who Voted 1992
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = GEORGE BUSH
2 = BILL CLINTON
3 = ROSS PEROT
4 = SOMEONE ELSE
8 = DONT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Political Ideology
0 = OTHER: SOMETHING ELSE
1 = CONSERVATIVE
2 = LIBERAL
3 = MODERATE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Conservative
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = VERY CONSERVATIVE
2 = SOMEWHAT CONSERVATIVE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Liberal
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
6 = SOMEWHAT LIBERAL
7 = VERY LIBERAL
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Moderates
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
3 = CLOSER TO THE CONSERVATIVE
4 = RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE
5 = CLOSER TO THE LIBERAL
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Political Ideology Collapsed
1 = VERY CONSERVATIVE
2 = SOMEWHAT CONSERVATIVE
3 = CLOSER TO THE CONSERVATIVE
4 = MIDDLE
5 = CLOSER TO THE LIBERAL
6 = SOMEWHAT LIBERAL
7 = VERY LIBERAL

Clinton/Dole/Perot VerI
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = CLINTON, THE DEMOCRAT
2 = DOLE, THE REPUBLICAN
3 = PEROT, THE INDEPENDENT
7 = SOMEONE ELSE R: VOLUNTEERS
8 = DON'T KNOW - UNDECIDED
9 = REFUSED

Clinton/Dole/Perot VerI (lean)
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = CLINTON, THE DEMOCRAT
2 = DOLE, THE REPUBLICAN
3 = PEROT, THE INDEPENDENT
7 = NEITHER: R VOLUNTEERS THIS ANSWER
8 = DON'T KNOW-UNDECIDED
9 = REFUSED

Clinton/Dole/Perot Collapsed
0 = NOT PLANNING TO VOTE
1 = CLINTON
2 = DOLE
3 = PEROT
7 = OTHTER
8 = DON'T KNOW-UNDECIDED
9 = REFUSED

Elected
1 = BILL CLINTON
2 = BOB DOLE
3 = ROSS PEROT
7 = SOMEONE ELSE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Levin/Romney VerI
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = CARL LEVIN
2 = RONNA ROMNEY
7 = SOMEONE ELSE
8 = DO NOT KNOW-UNDECIDED
9 = REFUSED

Levin/Romney VerI (lean)
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = CARL LEVIN
2 = RONNA ROMNEY
3 = SOMEONE ELSE
7 = NEITHER: R VOLUNTEERS THIS ANSWER
8 = DO NOT KNOW-UNDECIDED
9 = REFUSED

Levin/Romney VerII
1 = CARL LEVIN
2 = RONNA ROMNEY
7 = SOMEONE ELSE
8 = DO NOT KNOW-UNDECIDED
9 = REFUSED

Levin/Romney Collapsed
1 = CARL LEVIN
2 = RONNA ROMNEY
3 = SOMEONE ELSE
7 = NEITHER: R VOLUNTEERS THIS ANSWER
8 = DO NOT KNOW-UNDECIDED
9 = REFUSED

Party Control
1 = THE DEMOCRATS
5 = THE REPUBLICANS
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Control After
1 = THE REPUBLICANS
5 = THE DEMOCRATS
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Deficit
1 = LARGE INCREASE IN THE DEFICIT
2 = SMALL INCREASE IN THE DEFICIT
3 = STAYED ABOUT THE SAME
4 = SMALL DECREASE IN THE DEFICIT
5 = LARGE DECREASE IN THE DEFICIT
8 = DONT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Abortion
1 = LEGAL IN ALL CASES
2 = LEGAL IN MOST CASES
3 = ILLEGAL IN MOST CASES
4 = ILLEGAL IN ALL CASES
8 = DONT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Cut Taxes
1 = YES
5 = NO
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Growth Spending
1 = FAVOR
5 = OPPOSE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Contributions Medicare
1 = INCREASED
3 = DECREASED
5 = STAY THE SAME
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Informed Policy
1 = VERY INFORMED
2 = SOMEWHAT INFORMED
3 = SOMEWHAT UNINFORMED
4 = VERY UNINFORMED
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

More Knowledgeable
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = DEMOCRATIC PROPOSAL
5 = REPUBLICAN PROPOSAL
7 = BOTH EQUALLY
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Party Likely Control Medicare
1 = DEMOCRATS
3 = REPUBLICANS
5 = BOTH EQUALLY : R VOLUNTEERS
7 = NEITHER : R VOLUNTEERS
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Most Important Problem
1 = THE ECONOMY, BUSINESS IN THE STATE, ENCOURAGE BUSI
2 = JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT, MORE WORK, ETC
3 = HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, ETC
4 = CRIME, SAFETY, DRUGS, VIOLENCE, LAW AND ORDER, PRI
5 = EDUCATION, SCHOOLS, SCHOOL FINANCING, SCHOOL FUNDI
6 = POVERTY, POOR PEOPLE, HOMELESS PEOPLE, ETC
7 = WELFARE, WELFARE REFORM, ETC
8 = TAXES, PROPERTY TAXES, ETC
9 = SENIOR CITIZEN ISSUES
10 = REDUCE BUDGETS, REDUCE SIZE OF GOVERNMENT, RESTRIC
11 = MORAL ISSUES, ABORTION, GAY/LESBIAN RIGHTS, ETC
12 = FOREIGN POLICY, WORLD AFFAIRS, DEFENSE
13 = ENVIRONMENT, CLEAN-UP, POLLUTION CONTROL, ETC
14 = ROADS, HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES REPAIRS-MAINTENENCE
15 = FOREIGN TRADE
16 = AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/SPECIAL INTERESTS
97 = OTHER-MISCELLANEOUS
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Most Important Problem 2nd
1 = THE ECONOMY, BUSINESS IN THE STATE, ENCOURAGE BUSI
2 = JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT, MORE WORK, ETC
3 = HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, ETC
4 = CRIME, SAFETY, DRUGS, VIOLENCE, LAW AND ORDER, PRI
5 = EDUCATION, SCHOOLS, SCHOOL FINANCING, SCHOOL FUNDI
6 = POVERTY, POOR PEOPLE, HOMELESS PEOPLE, ETC
7 = WELFARE, WELFARE REFORM, ETC
8 = TAXES, PROPERTY TAXES, ETC
9 = SENIOR CITIZEN ISSUES
10 = REDUCE BUDGETS, REDUCE SIZE OF GOVERNMENT, RESTRIC
11 = MORAL ISSUES, ABORTION, GAY/LESBIAN RIGHTS, ETC
12 = FOREIGN POLICY, WORLD AFFAIRS, DEFENSE
13 = ENVIRONMENT, CLEAN-UP, POLLUTION CONTROL, ETC
14 = ROADS, HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES REPAIRS-MAINTENENCE
15 = FOREIGN TRADE
16 = AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/SPECIAL INTERESTS
90 = NOT APPLICABLE
96 = NOTHING ELSE
97 = OTHER-MISCELLANEOUS
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER ===>

Vision Clinton
1 = YES
5 = NO
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSER

Responsiblity Government
1 = STRONGLY AGREE
2 = SOMEWHAT AGREE
3 = NEITHER AGREE OR DISAGREE
4 = SOMEWHAT DISAGREE
5 = STRONGLY DISAGREE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Government Manage Programs
1 = The main problem with the federal goverment is tha
2 = The federal government should create fewer program
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Drunk Driving Enforcement-VerI
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = GREATLY INCREASED
2 = SOMEWHAT INCREASED
3 = KEPT ABOUT THE SAME AS NOW
4 = SOMEWHAT DECREASED
5 = GREATLY DECREASED
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Violent Crime
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = INCREASE ENFORCEMENT
2 = KEEP ENFORCEMENT SAME AS NOW
3 = DECREASE ENFORCEMENT
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

1st Lose Liscense
1 = YES
5 = NO
7 = DEPENDS: R VOLUNTEERS
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

3rd Lose Liscense
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES
5 = NO
7 = DEPENDS: R VOLUNTEERS
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Support Training
1 = STRONGLY SUPPORT
2 = SOMEWHAT SUPPORT
3 = NOT AT ALL
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Preference - Jobs
1 = YES, SHOULD BE GIVEN PREFERENCE
5 = NO, SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN PREFERENCE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Prefences - Education
1 = YES, SHOULD RESERVE OPENINGS
5 = NO, SHOULD NOT RESERVE OPENINGS
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Gender
1 = MALE
5 = FEMALE

Year Birth
0 = YEAR
94 = YEAR
95 = YEAR
99 = YEAR
998 = DO NOT KNOW
999 = REFUSED

Education
0 = DID NOT GO TO SCHOOL
1 = GRADE
11 = GRADE
12 = HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR GED HOLDER
13 = SOME COLLEGE (ONE TO THREE YEARS)
15 = SOME COLLEGE (ONE TO THREE YEARS)
16 = COLLEGE GRADUATE (FOUR YEARS)
17 = SOME POST GRADUATE
18 = GRADUATE DEGREE
20 = TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR JUNIOR COLLEGE GRADUATE
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

1 = AFRICAN-AMERICAN OR BLACK
2 = ASIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER
3 = NATIVE AMERICAN
4 = WHITE OR CAUCASIAN
7 = OTHER-NEC
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED TO ANSWER

Ethncity
1 = YES
5 = NO
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED TO ANSWER

Religion
0 = NONE; NO RELIGIOUS GROUP
1 = CATHOLIC; ROMAN CATHOLIC, ORTHODOX
2 = ISLAMIC
3 = JEWISH
4 = PROTESTANT (includes Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyteri
5 = OTHER NON-CHRISTIAN (Hindu, Buddist)
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Party Affiliation
0 = OTHER
1 = REPUBLICAN
4 = INDEPENDENT
7 = DEMOCRAT
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Republicans
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = STRONG REPUBLICAN
2 = NOT A VERY STRONG REPUBLICAN
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Democrats
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
6 = NOT A VERY STRONG DEMOCRAT
7 = STRONG DEMOCRAT
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Independents
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
3 = REPUBLICAN
4 = NEITHER (R PROVIDED)
5 = DEMOCRAT
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Party Id Collapsed
0 = OTHER
1 = STRONG REPUBLICAN
2 = NOT STRONG REP
3 = LEAN REPUBLICAN
4 = NEITHER
5 = LEAN DEMOCRAT
6 = NOT STRONG DEM
7 = STRONG DEM
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Marital Status
0 = REMARRIED
1 = MARRIED
2 = DIVORCED
3 = SEPARATED
4 = WIDOWED
5 = MEMBER OF AN UNMARRIED COUPLE
6 = SINGLE, NEVER BEEN MARRIED
7 = OTHER
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Adults
1 = PERSON, ONLY RESPONDENT
2 = ADULTS
10 = ADULTS
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Adults 65+
0 = ADULTS 65+
9 = ADULTS 65+
90 = NOT APPLICABLE
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Children
0 = NONE
1 = CHILDREN
10 = CHILDREN
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSD-NO ANSWER

Children Under 5
0 = CHILDREN UNDER 5
10 = CHILDREN UNDER 5
90 = NOT APPLICABLE
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Total Children
0 = NONE, NEVER HAD CHILDREN
1 = CHILDREN
20 = CHILDREN
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Home Ownership
1 = RENT
5 = OWN (INCLUDES PAYING MORTGAGE CURRENTLY)
7 = OTHER
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Length Residency
0 = LESS THAN ONE YEAR
1 = YEARS
9 = YEARS
10 = YEARS
97 = YEARS
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Time Moved
1 = TIMES MOVED
20 = TIMES MOVED
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Employment Status
0 = SELF EMPLOYED EITHER FULL OR PART TIME
1 = WORK FULL TIME
2 = WORK PART TIME
3 = WORK AND GO TO SCHOOL
4 = IN THE ARMED FORCES
5 = HAVE A JOB, BUT NOT AT WORK LAST WEEK (ON VACATION
6 = UNEMPLOYED, LAID OFF, LOOK FOR WORK
7 = RETIRED
8 = SCHOOL FULL TIME
9 = HOME-MAKER
10 = DISABLED
97 = OTHER
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Multiple Jobs
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES
5 = NO
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Hours Main Job
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = HOURS PER WEEK
75 = HOURS PER WEEK
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Hours 2nd Job
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = HOURS PER WEEK
40 = HOURS PER WEEK
98 = DO NOT KNOW
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Looking Work
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES
5 = NO
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED TO ANSWER

Work Status
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = SELF-EMPLOYED
5 = WORK FOR SOMEONE ELSE
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED TO ANSWER

Payment
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = HOURLY WAGE
3 = ANNUAL SALARY
5 = ON COMMISSION (R PROVIDED)
7 = OTHER
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED TO ANSWER

Job Title
1 = CODE
9995 = CODE
9996 = UNCODEABLE
9997 = NEVER WORKED
9998 = DO NOT KNOW
9999 = REFUSED

Income $30,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($30,000 OR MORE)
5 = NO (LESS THAN $30,000)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $20,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($20,000 - 29,999)
5 = NO (LESS THAN $20,000)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $25,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($25,000 - 29,999)
5 = NO (LESS THAN $25,000)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $10,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($10,000 - 19,999)
5 = NO (LESS THAN $10,000)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $15,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($15,000 - 19,999)
5 = NO (LESS THAN $15,000)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $30,000-60,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES
5 = NO (MORE THAN $30,000 LESS THAN $60,000)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $40,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($40,000 OR MORE)
5 = NO ($30,000 - 39,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $35,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($35,000 - 39,999)
5 = NO ($30,000 - 34,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

$Income 50,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($50,000 - 59,999)
5 = NO ($40,000 - 49,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW/NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED/NO ANSWER

Income $80,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($80,000 OR MORE)
5 = NO ($60,000 - 79,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $70,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($70,000 - 79,999)
5 = NO ($60,000 - 69,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $100,000
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($100,000 OR MORE)
5 = NO ($80,000 - 99,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $90,000+
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($90,000 - 99,999)
5 = NO ($80,000 - 89,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Income $110,000+
0 = NOT APPLICABLE
1 = YES ($110,000 OR MORE)
5 = NO ($100,000 - 109,999)
98 = DON'T KNOW-NO OPINION
99 = REFUSED-NO ANSWER

Salary
1 = $ DOLLARS
99999998 = DO NOT KNOW
99999999 = REFUSED
100000000 = $ DOLLARS

Phone lines
1 = DIFFERENT PHONE NUMBERS
8 = DIFFERENT PHONE NUMBERS
9 = REFUSED

Re-Interview
1 = YES
5 = NO
8 = DO NOT KNOW
9 = REFUSED

Final Code
1 = COMPLETE
2 = PARTIAL
3 = CONVERTED

Respondent age in categories
1 = 18 - 24 Yrs
2 = 25 - 29 Yrs
3 = 30 - 39 Yrs
4 = 40 - 49 Yrs
5 = 50 - 59 Yrs
6 = 60 - 64 Yrs
7 = 65 or older
9 = missing

Respondent race in 3 categories
1 = White
2 = African American
3 = Other

MSU Extension Region codes (Detroit in Region 6)
1 = UP
2 = North LP
3 = W. Central
4 = E. Central
5 = Southwest
6 = Southeast Urban

Revised SOSS Region codes based on respondents county of residence
1 = UP
2 = N. LP
3 = W. Central
4 = E. Central
5 = Southwest
6 = Southeast
7 = Detroit

Voted in Last election
0 = DID NOT VOTE IN LAST ELECTION
1 = VOTED IN LAST ELECTION