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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Taking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2005-2006; Adult and Child Data

Variable Details

Variablemnms1
LabelAnd which of these is your main reason [coded data]?
Responses
-2 Refused 0
-1 Dont know 39
1 To see a specific exhibition/ display 2633
2 Something to interest the children 1493
3 For an event, activity or workshop 116
4 As part of a group or tour 416
5 General interest in the subject of the museum/ collection 2376
6 Been before and wanted to go again 383
7 To meet friend(s) / family 327
8 Part of my voluntary work 27
9 Reference to membership 0
10 Research/study 37
11 Reference to sightseeing/being on holiday/'a day out' etc. 327
12 Any references to spontaneous decision 219
13 Any general references to pleasure / enjoyment / relaxation 78
14 It's free / cheap day out 10
15 Recommendation 30
16 Work related 14
17 To use facilities (restaurant, shop, toilet etc) 16
18 Had not been before 28
19 Other answers 181
20 No answer 0
-5 Not in questionnaire at this time 6434
-4 Excluded due to questionnaire error 0
-3 Excluded from filter 12933
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationTaking Part: the National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport, 2005-2006; Adult and Child Data
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