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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableGdPark2
LabelWhat makes a good public park or local greenspace: second choice? :Q270
Question text And what would your second choice be?
Responses
-2 Skip, gaelic sample 0
-1 Skip, no further reason 13
1 Good lighting and security 135
2 Good paths for walking and exercise 160
3 Availability/quality of public toilets 98
4 Being close by 71
5 Being easy to get to on foot 126
6 Being easy to get to using your wheelchair 40
7 Having lots of plants, trees or flowers 98
8 Being well-maintained 254
9 Attractive views 59
10 Having good play facilities for children 264
11 Lots of other people using it 68
12 Being peaceful 76
13 Other (WRITE IN) 8
14 (None of these) 10
98 Don't know 2
99 Not answered 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009
Interviewer InstructionsCARD B8 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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