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Entity Type: Data Table

Data Attributes

Attribute Summary

Rubric Score Primary Key? Name Type Description
100
CASE_ID character Unique identifier Number letter combination
100
Q1 numeric When you think of the Endangered Species Act, how positive or negative is your general reaction? 1=mostly positive, 2=somewhat positive, 3=neutral, 4=somewhat negative, 5=mostly negative, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q2_A numeric Space exploration 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q2_B numeric The environment 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q2_C numeric Health 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q2_D numeric Assistance to big cities 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q2_E numeric Law enforcement 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q2_F numeric Drug rehabilitation 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q2_G numeric Education 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q3_A numeric Protecting threatened and endangered species is important to me 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q3_B numeric Protecting jobs is more important than protecting threatened and endangered species 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q4 numeric Have you personally observed seals or sea lions in nature (outside of zoos and aquariums)? 1=yes, 2=no, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q5 numeric Before today, had you ever seen, heard, or read about Steller sea lions? 1=yes, 2=no, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q6 numeric Have you ever lived in or visited coastal areas of Alaska where the Western stock lives? 1=yes, 2=no,-9=refused
100
Q7_A numeric Western stock 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q7_B numeric Eastern stock 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q8_A numeric Lost commercial fishing jobs due to Steller sea lion protection 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q8_B numeric Higher prices for fish you buy due to Steller sea lion protection 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q9_A numeric Even if it costs us more money, we should do more so that the Western stock is no longer endangered 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q9_B numeric So long as the Eastern stock recovers, it doesn?t matter to me if the Western stock remains endangered 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q10_A numeric Which alternative do you prefer the most? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q10_B numeric Which alternative do you prefer the least? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q11 charater Please write a comment that helps us understand your responses in Q11.
100
Q12_A numeric Which alternative do you prefer the most? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q12_B numeric Which alternative do you prefer the least? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q13_A numeric Which alternative do you prefer the most? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q13_B numeric Which alternative do you prefer the least? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q14_A numeric I did not feel it was my responsibility to pay for the protection of Steller sea lions 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q14_B numeric There was not enough information for me to make an informed choice between the alternatives 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q14_C numeric The added costs I was willing to pay were just to protect Steller sea lions, and not to protect other species 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q14_D numeric I was concerned that the federal government will not effectively protect Steller sea lions 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q14_E numeric I should not have to pay more federal taxes for any reason 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
Q15 numeric How confident are you that your answers in Q10, Q12, and Q13 accurately reflect how you feel about the alternatives for protecting Steller sea lions? 1=not at all confident, 2=slightly confident, 3=somewhat confident, 4=very confident, 5=extremely confident, -9=refused
100
H1 numeric Gender 1=male, 2=female
100
H2 numeric Age number, -9 = refused
100
H3_A numeric Under 18 number in household
100
H3_B numeric 18 to 35 number in household
100
H3_C numeric 36 to 60 number in household
100
H3_D numeric Over 60 number in household
100
H4 numeric Employment status 1=full-time, 2=part-time, 3=homemaker, 4=student, 5=retired, 6=unemployed, 7=other, 8=self-employed, 9=semi-retired, 10=disabled, 11=business owner, 12=seasonal, 13=union employed, 14=co-owner construction co., 15=temporarily unemployed, 16=no other response, 17=widowed, -9=refused
100
H5 numeric Have you or a family member been employed in the commercial fishing industry? 1=yes, 2=no, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
H6 numeric What is the highest grade or level of school you have completed? 1=high school or less, 2=high school diploma or equivalent, 3=some college, 4=2 year degree or technical school, 5=4 year college graduate, 6=some graduate work no degree, 7=graduate or professional degree, -9=refused
100
H7 numeric Do you own or rent your residence? 1=own, 2=rent, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
H8 numeric How many listed telephone numbers does your household have? number, -9 = refused
100
H9 numeric Are you Hispanic or Latino? 1=yes, 2 = no, -9=refused
100
H10_1 numeric Asian 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused
100
H10_2 numeric American Indian or Alaska Native 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused
100
H10_3 numeric Black or African American 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused
100
H10_4 numeric Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused
100
H10_5 numeric White 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused
100
H11 numeric household income 1=<$10K, 2=$10-20K, 3=$20-30K, 4=$30-40K, 5=$40-50K, 6=$50-60K, 7=$60-80K, 8=$80-100K, 9=$100-125K, 10=$125-150K, 11=$150-200K, 12=>;$200K, -8=don't know, -9=refused
100
COMM character comments
100
Date date Date survey was completed MM/DD/YYYY
100
State character Respondent state
100
Zip numeric Respondent zip code
100
Vers character Survey version D01-D10 Decreasing versions, I01-I08 Increasing versions, S01-S08 Stable versions

Attribute Details

CASE_ID

CC ID: 1158124
Seq. Order: 1
Data Storage Type: character
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Unique identifier Number letter combination

Q1

CC ID: 1158125
Seq. Order: 2
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

When you think of the Endangered Species Act, how positive or negative is your general reaction? 1=mostly positive, 2=somewhat positive, 3=neutral, 4=somewhat negative, 5=mostly negative, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q2_A

CC ID: 1158126
Seq. Order: 3
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Space exploration 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q2_B

CC ID: 1158127
Seq. Order: 4
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

The environment 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q2_C

CC ID: 1158128
Seq. Order: 5
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Health 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q2_D

CC ID: 1158129
Seq. Order: 6
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Assistance to big cities 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q2_E

CC ID: 1158130
Seq. Order: 7
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Law enforcement 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q2_F

CC ID: 1158131
Seq. Order: 8
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Drug rehabilitation 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q2_G

CC ID: 1158132
Seq. Order: 9
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Education 1=too much, 2=about the right amount, 3=too little, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q3_A

CC ID: 1158157
Seq. Order: 10
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Protecting threatened and endangered species is important to me 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q3_B

CC ID: 1158158
Seq. Order: 11
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Protecting jobs is more important than protecting threatened and endangered species 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q4

CC ID: 1158159
Seq. Order: 12
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Have you personally observed seals or sea lions in nature (outside of zoos and aquariums)? 1=yes, 2=no, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q5

CC ID: 1158160
Seq. Order: 13
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Before today, had you ever seen, heard, or read about Steller sea lions? 1=yes, 2=no, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q6

CC ID: 1158161
Seq. Order: 14
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Have you ever lived in or visited coastal areas of Alaska where the Western stock lives? 1=yes, 2=no,-9=refused

Q7_A

CC ID: 1158162
Seq. Order: 15
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Western stock 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q7_B

CC ID: 1158163
Seq. Order: 16
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Eastern stock 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q8_A

CC ID: 1158164
Seq. Order: 17
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Lost commercial fishing jobs due to Steller sea lion protection 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q8_B

CC ID: 1158165
Seq. Order: 18
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Higher prices for fish you buy due to Steller sea lion protection 1=not at all concerned, 2=a little concerned, 3=somewhat concerned, 4=very concerned, 5=extremely concerned, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q9_A

CC ID: 1158166
Seq. Order: 19
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Even if it costs us more money, we should do more so that the Western stock is no longer endangered 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q9_B

CC ID: 1158167
Seq. Order: 20
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

So long as the Eastern stock recovers, it doesn?t matter to me if the Western stock remains endangered 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q10_A

CC ID: 1158168
Seq. Order: 21
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Which alternative do you prefer the most? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q10_B

CC ID: 1158169
Seq. Order: 22
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Which alternative do you prefer the least? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q11

CC ID: 1158170
Seq. Order: 23
Data Storage Type: charater
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Please write a comment that helps us understand your responses in Q11.

Q12_A

CC ID: 1158171
Seq. Order: 24
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Which alternative do you prefer the most? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q12_B

CC ID: 1158172
Seq. Order: 25
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Which alternative do you prefer the least? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q13_A

CC ID: 1158173
Seq. Order: 26
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Which alternative do you prefer the most? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q13_B

CC ID: 1158174
Seq. Order: 27
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Which alternative do you prefer the least? 1=alternative A, 2=alternative B, 3=alternative C, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q14_A

CC ID: 1158175
Seq. Order: 28
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

I did not feel it was my responsibility to pay for the protection of Steller sea lions 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q14_B

CC ID: 1158176
Seq. Order: 29
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

There was not enough information for me to make an informed choice between the alternatives 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q14_C

CC ID: 1158177
Seq. Order: 30
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

The added costs I was willing to pay were just to protect Steller sea lions, and not to protect other species 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q14_D

CC ID: 1158178
Seq. Order: 31
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

I was concerned that the federal government will not effectively protect Steller sea lions 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q14_E

CC ID: 1158179
Seq. Order: 32
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

I should not have to pay more federal taxes for any reason 1=strongly disagree, 2=somewhat disagree, 3=neither agree nor disagree, 4=somewhat agree, 5=strongly agree, -8=don't know, -9=refused

Q15

CC ID: 1158180
Seq. Order: 33
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

How confident are you that your answers in Q10, Q12, and Q13 accurately reflect how you feel about the alternatives for protecting Steller sea lions? 1=not at all confident, 2=slightly confident, 3=somewhat confident, 4=very confident, 5=extremely confident, -9=refused

H1

CC ID: 1158181
Seq. Order: 34
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Gender 1=male, 2=female

H2

CC ID: 1158182
Seq. Order: 35
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Age number, -9 = refused

H3_A

CC ID: 1158183
Seq. Order: 36
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Under 18 number in household

H3_B

CC ID: 1158184
Seq. Order: 37
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

18 to 35 number in household

H3_C

CC ID: 1158185
Seq. Order: 38
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

36 to 60 number in household

H3_D

CC ID: 1158186
Seq. Order: 39
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Over 60 number in household

H4

CC ID: 1158187
Seq. Order: 40
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Employment status 1=full-time, 2=part-time, 3=homemaker, 4=student, 5=retired, 6=unemployed, 7=other, 8=self-employed, 9=semi-retired, 10=disabled, 11=business owner, 12=seasonal, 13=union employed, 14=co-owner construction co., 15=temporarily unemployed, 16=no other response, 17=widowed, -9=refused

H5

CC ID: 1158188
Seq. Order: 41
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Have you or a family member been employed in the commercial fishing industry? 1=yes, 2=no, -8=don't know, -9=refused

H6

CC ID: 1158189
Seq. Order: 42
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

What is the highest grade or level of school you have completed? 1=high school or less, 2=high school diploma or equivalent, 3=some college, 4=2 year degree or technical school, 5=4 year college graduate, 6=some graduate work no degree, 7=graduate or professional degree, -9=refused

H7

CC ID: 1158190
Seq. Order: 43
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Do you own or rent your residence? 1=own, 2=rent, -8=don't know, -9=refused

H8

CC ID: 1158191
Seq. Order: 44
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

How many listed telephone numbers does your household have? number, -9 = refused

H9

CC ID: 1158192
Seq. Order: 45
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Are you Hispanic or Latino? 1=yes, 2 = no, -9=refused

H10_1

CC ID: 1158193
Seq. Order: 46
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Asian 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused

H10_2

CC ID: 1158194
Seq. Order: 47
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

American Indian or Alaska Native 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused

H10_3

CC ID: 1158195
Seq. Order: 48
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Black or African American 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused

H10_4

CC ID: 1158196
Seq. Order: 49
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused

H10_5

CC ID: 1158197
Seq. Order: 50
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

White 0=not mentioned, 1=mentioned, -9=refused

H11

CC ID: 1158198
Seq. Order: 51
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

household income 1=<$10K, 2=$10-20K, 3=$20-30K, 4=$30-40K, 5=$40-50K, 6=$50-60K, 7=$60-80K, 8=$80-100K, 9=$100-125K, 10=$125-150K, 11=$150-200K, 12=>;$200K, -8=don't know, -9=refused

COMM

CC ID: 1158199
Seq. Order: 52
Data Storage Type: character
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

comments

Date

CC ID: 1158200
Seq. Order: 53
Data Storage Type: date
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Date survey was completed MM/DD/YYYY

State

CC ID: 1158201
Seq. Order: 54
Data Storage Type: character
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Respondent state

Zip

CC ID: 1158202
Seq. Order: 55
Data Storage Type: numeric
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Respondent zip code

Vers

CC ID: 1158203
Seq. Order: 56
Data Storage Type: character
Required: No
Primary Key: No
Status: Active
Description:

Survey version D01-D10 Decreasing versions, I01-I08 Increasing versions, S01-S08 Stable versions

Catalog Details

Catalog Item ID: 32148
GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:32148
Metadata Record Created By: Angie Greig
Metadata Record Created: 2016-04-07 15:14+0000
Metadata Record Last Modified By: SysAdmin InPortAdmin
Metadata Record Last Modified: 2022-08-09 17:11+0000
Metadata Record Published: 2016-04-19
Owner Org: AFSC
Metadata Publication Status: Published Externally
Do Not Publish?: N
Metadata Last Review Date: 2016-04-19
Metadata Review Frequency: 1 Year
Metadata Next Review Date: 2017-04-19