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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Election Study Nine-Wave Panel Survey, 2005-2010

Variable Details

Variabley09_q69
LabelFScandal-Proves Most MPs Corrupt
Question text Next you will see some statements people are making about how Members of Parliament have claimed expenses. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with each statement: The reports on MPs expense claims prove that most MPs are corrupt.
Responses
1 Strongly agree 1019
2 Agree 1213
3 Neither agree nor disagree 723
4 Disagree 764
5 Strongly disagree 165
6 Don't know 33
Sysmiss 3876
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Election Study Nine-Wave Panel Survey, 2005-2010
UniverseElectors resident in Great Britain during 2005-2009.;National
SamplingQuota sample
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort; The dataset contains six survey waves.
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