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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

OPCS Omnibus Survey, September 1994

Variable Details

Variablem96.5m5
LabelReasons why no phone
Responses
1 Can't afford initial layout 0
2 Can't afford extra bill 0
3 Worried about another bill 0
4 Worried about large bills 0
5 Previous phone disconnected 1
6 Previous bills too high 1
7 Not worth it - in rented accom. 0
8 Just moved /new hhld 1
9 Family /friends nearby 1
10 No-one to phone /don't need one 1
11 Don't want calls 0
12 Have access at work /neighbours 1
13 Disability 0
14 Level of installation charge 4
15 The need to pay a deposit 3
16 Level of charge /rental 1
17 Cost of calls 2
18 Other reason 0
Sysmiss 2066
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOPCS Omnibus Survey, September 1994
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