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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Internet Access Module, August, September and October, 2012

Variable Details

VariableMAZ_A4M2
LabelWhat are the reasons for not having access to the Internet at home?
Question text What are the reasons for not having access to the Internet at home? Response 2
Responses
1 Have access to the Internet elsewhere 2
2 Dont need Internet (not useful, not interesting,etc) 10
3 Equipment costs too high 27
4 Access costs too high (telephone, broadband subscription) 27
5 Lack of skills 55
6 Privacy or security concerns 12
7 Broadband Internet is not available in our area 0
8 Physical or sensorial disability 1
9 Other 20
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 2846
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOpinions and Lifestyle Survey, Internet Access Module, August, September and October, 2012
Interviewer InstructionsCode all that apply.
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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