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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Election Study, 2015: Internet Panel, Waves 1-6

Variable Details

VariablereasonForVoteW6
LabelWhich one of the reasons on this card comes closest to the main reason you voted for the party you chose?
Responses
0 None of these 543
1 I always vote that way 4468
2 I thought it was the best party 14835
3 I thought that party had the best candidate 2790
4 I really preferred another party but it had no chance of win 2325
5 Other 2661
9999 Don't know 188
Sysmiss 14935
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Election Study, 2015: Internet Panel, Waves 1-6
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