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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, Internet Access Module, January, February, March and April, 2010

Variable Details

VariableMAZ_E1a
LabelCatching a virus or other computer infection (e.g. worm or trojan horse) resulting in loss of information or time
Question text How concerned are you about the following possible problems related to Internet usage for private purposes? Catching a virus or other computer infection (e.g. worm or trojan horse) resulting in loss of information or time.
Responses
1 Strongly concerned 1314
2 Mildly concerned 1190
3 Not at all concerned 442
9 Don't Know 3
Sysmiss 1128
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, Internet Access Module, January, February, March and April, 2010
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study;monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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