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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Understanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013

Variable Details

Variablec_elecpay
Labelmethod of payment for electricity
Responses
-9 missing 3
-8 inapplicable 10260
-2 refusal 8
-1 don't know 217
1 a fixed amount each month by standing order 3315
2 a monthly bill (by direct debit or other means) 5600
3 a quarterly bill (by direct debit or other means) 3816
4 a pre-payment (key/card or token) meter 3963
5 it s included in the rent 112
6 frequent cash payments (ie more frequent than once a month) 207
7 fuel direct scheme or direct from benefits 14
8 staywarm scheme 5
97 other 263
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationUnderstanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013
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