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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2018

Variable Details

Variablepeoptrst
LabelGenerally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted? SC: B, C, D
Responses
1 People can almost always be trusted 72
2 People can usually be trusted 1140
3 You usually Can`t be too careful in dealing with people 800
4 You almost always Can`t be too careful in dealing with peopl 142
8 Can`t choose 125
9 Not answered 30
-2 skip, version off route 756
-1 skip, didn`t return SC questionnaire 814
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2018
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal). Adults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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