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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Internet Access Module, January, February and April, 2016

Variable Details

VariableMAZ_17
LabelWhen did you last buy or order goods or services for personal use over the Internet?
Question text When did you last buy or order goods or services for personal use over the Internet (please exclude any orders you placed by text messaging or emails) 'Personal use' of the Internet is not limited to the individual respondent, but can also include Internet use on behalf of other family members or friends.
Responses
1 Within the last 3 months 1933
2 Between 3 months and a year ago 140
3 More than 1 year ago 74
4 Never bought or ordered 388
8 Refusal 3
9 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 310
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOpinions and Lifestyle Survey, Internet Access Module, January, February and April, 2016
UniverseLocation of units of observation:National;Population:Adults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.
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. From April 2014, reverted back to eight cycles per year.
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