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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableLITERALb
LabelWhich statements closest to feelings about holy scripture 2? :CD757
Question text Which of the statements on this card comes closest to describing your feelings about holy scripture? (B) Scripture is an ancient book of fables, legends, history, and moral precepts recorded by men. M) Scripture is the inspired word of God but not everything in it should be taken literally, word for word.(R) Scripture is the actual word of God and is to be taken literally, word for word.;
Responses
1 (B) Scripture is an ancient book of fables, legends, history 445
2 (M) Scripture is the inspired word of God but not everything 531
3 (R) Scripture is the actual word of God and is to be taken l 100
8 Don't know 43
9 Refusal 3
-2 Skip, A+B versions 2250
-1 Skip, random=1 1114
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2008
Interviewer InstructionsCARD G22 MAKE SURE RESPONDENT IS LOOKING AT CORRECT SHOWCARD ADD IF NECESSARY: By scripture, we mean holy books like the bible or Quran. ASK RESPONDENT FOR THE LETTER ON THE CARD THAT CORRESPONDS WITH THEIR ANSWER.
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.
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