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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2006

Variable Details

Variableareaqua2
LabelWhat makes area good place to live? [2] M368
Question text And what would your second choice be?
Responses
-1 No further reason 8
1 Low level of crime 269
2 Access2GP+local health services 149
3 affordable housing 200
4 Good shopping facilities 58
5 Access2public transport 51
6 Good schools 205
7 Good jobs 115
8 Facilities for young children 74
9 Strong community spirit 143
10 Clean local environment 133
11 Public spaces in good condition (e.g. pa 59
12 Family+friends close by 91
13 places2go out(pubs etc) 28
14 Other answer (WRITE IN) 4
15 (None of these) 5
98 Don't know 2
99 Not answered 0
-2 NA-Gaelic boost/SPA sample 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2006
Interviewer InstructionsCARD G6 AGAIN
UniversePersons aged 18 years and over resident in Scotland, including north of the Great Glen.;Scottish Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. Data are collected annually.
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