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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, Internet Access Module, May, July and October, 2005

Variable Details

Variablem330_21a
LabelWhy used Internet the first time?
Responses
1 Prior demonstration/recommendation 55
2 Prior experience at community access point/training course 11
3 Prior experience at work 7
4 To communicate with family and friends 33
5 To research goods and services 53
6 For on-line shopping 14
7 For educational purposes for self 18
8 To help children with school work 15
9 For genealogy/family history research 2
10 For other forms of entertainment,e.g. playing games,music 8
11 Installed at home for work, used for non-work reasons 5
12 TV or advertising campaign for the Internet 1
13 Other reason 19
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 1006
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, Internet Access Module, May, July and October, 2005
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