CPS Computer Ownership/Uses 1994 Supplement Variables

Computer Ownership/Uses Supplement Variables

HESQ1
Computer-ownership, y/n

Does someone in this household own a personal computer?
Universe = HRINTSTA=1 and PERRP=1,2

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ10A
Computer-interested in using to vote in elections, y/n

Would you be interested in using your computer to vote in elections
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ10B
Computer-interested in using to submit insurance claims, y/n

Would you be interested in using your computer to submit health insurance claims?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ10C
Computer-interest in using to get child school schedule,y/n

Would you be interested in using your computer to find out about your (child's/children's) school schedule or contact (his/her/their) teachers
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ11
Computer-concern about information confidentiality

Are you very, somewhat, or not at all concerned that personal information you provide to a computer-based service would not be kept confidential?
Universe = HESQ10A or HESQ10B = entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Very concerned
2 Somewhat concerned
3 Not at all concerned

HESQ12
Computer-school age children should learn to use

Do you think it is important for school-age children (Kindergarten thru 12th grade) to learn to use computers?
Universe = HESQ1= entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No
3 No opinion

HESQ13
Computer-child/ren use computers in school

(Does your child/Do your children) use computers in school?
Universe = children in household age 5-18

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ14A
Computer-which child (1st) uses computer in school

Which of your children use computers in school?
Universe = HESQ13=1 and number of children = 2+

Value set description.

HESQ14B
Computer-which child (2nd) uses computer in school

Which of your children use computers in school?
Universe = HESQ13=1 and number of children = 2+

Value set description.

HESQ14C
Computer-which child (3rd) uses computer in school

Which of your children use computers in school?
Universe = HESQ13=1 and number of children = 2+

Value set description.

HESQ14D
Computer-which child (4th) uses computer in school

Which of your children use computers in school?
Universe = HESQ13=1 and number of children = 2+

Value set description.

HESQ14E
Computer-which child (5th) uses computer in school

Which of your children use computers in school?
Universe = HESQ13=1 and number of children = 2+

Value set description.

HESQ15
Computer-child/ren use at home if bought, y/n

Earlier you said you intended to buy a computer within the next year. Will your (child/children) use the computer at home?
Universe = HESQ3=1 and HESQ13=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ16
Computer-child/ren use in household, y/n

(Does your child/Do your children) use the computer in this household?
Universe = HESQ1=1 and child in household

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ2
Computer-has modem, y/n

Is there modem for the computer?
Universe = HESQ1=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ3
Computer-purchase in the next year, y/n

Are there plans to buy a computer for this household within the next year?
Universe = HESQ1=2

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ4
Computer-modem purchase in the next year, y/n

Are there plans to buy a modem within the next year?
Universe = HESQ2=2 or HESQ3=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5A
Computer-use to search classified ads, y/n

Do you use your computer to search classified ads?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5B
Computer-use to take educational courses, y/n

Do you use your computer to take educational courses for work or recreation?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5C
Computer-use to get travel information, y/n

Do you use your computer to find out about transportation schedules or fares, make reservations, or buy tickets?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5D
Computer-use to communicate with friends/relatives, y/n

Do you use your computer to stay in touch with friends, relatives, or others with similar interests?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5E
Computer-use to pay bills/order merchandise/shopping, y/n

Do you use your computer to pay bills, order merchandise or shop with a credit card?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5F
Computer-use to access government services/reports/data, y/n

Do you use your computer to access government services, reports or data
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5G
Computer-use to file income taxes, y/n

Do you use your computer to file income tax returns?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ5H
Computer-use to access news/sports/weather, y/n

Do you use your computer to access news, including sports and weather information?
Universe = HESQ2=1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7A
Computer-interested in using to search classified ads, y/n

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to search classified ads?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7B
Computer-interested in using to take educational courses,y/n

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to take educational courses for work or recreation?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7C
Computer-interested in using to get travel information, y/n

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to find out about transportation schedules or fares, make reservations, or buy tickets?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7D
Computer-interested in using to communicate with friends,y/n

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to stay in touch with friends, relatives, or others with similar interests?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7E
Computer-interested in using to pay bills/shopping, y/n

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to pay bills, order merchandise or shop with a credit card?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7F
Computer-interested in using to access government services

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to access government services, reports or data?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7G
Computer-interested in using to file income taxes, y/n

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to file income tax returns?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ7H
Computer-interested in using to access news/sports/weather

Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer to access news, including sports and weather information?
Universe = HESQ4=entry

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9A
Computer-interested in using to search ads (no to HESQ5A)

Would you be interested in using your computer to search classified ads?
Universe = HESQ5A <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9B
Computer-interested in using to take courses (no to HESQ5B)

Would you be interested in using your computer to take educational courses for work or recreation?
Universe = HESQ5B <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9C
Computer-interest in using to get travel info(no to HESQ5C)

Would you be interested in using your computer to find out about transportation schedules or fares, make reservations, or buy tickets?
Universe = HESQ5C <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9D
Computer-interested in using to communicate (no to HESQ5D)

Would you be interested in using your computer to stay in touch with friends, relatives, or others with similar interests?
Universe = HESQ5D <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9E
Computer-interested in using to pay bills (no to HESQ5E)

Would you be interested in using your computer to pay bills, order merchandise or shop with a credit card?
Universe = HESQ5E <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9F
Computer-interested in using to access data (no to HESQ5F)

Would you be interested in using your computer to access government services, reports or data?
Universe = HESQ5F <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9G
Computer-interested in using to file taxes (no to HESQ5G)

Would you be interested in using your computer to file income tax returns?
Universe = HESQ5G <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

HESQ9H
Computer-interested in using to access news (no to HESQ5H)

Would you be interested in using your computer to access news, including sports and weather information?
Universe = HESQ5H <> 1

-9 Not in Universe
-3 Refused
-2 Don't Know
-1 Blank
1 Yes
2 No

CPS Computer Uses Supplement 1994 Data Dictionary Page

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Author: Greg Weyland-Census/DSD/CPSB
Contact: (ask.census.gov) CPS Help-Census/DSD/CPSB
Last revised: January 05, 1999
URL: http://www.bls.census.gov/cps/computer/1994/sddcompv.htm