CPS Computer Uses Supplement - 1994 Data Collection Page
REFCKIf respondent is reference person or reference person's spouse, skip to >Presupp<.
Else go to SP1.
SP1.IF REFERENCE PERSON IS NOT MARRIED WITH SPOUSE PRESENT, USE FIRST PARENTHETICAL. ELSE USE SECOND PARENTHETICAL.
This month we are also asking some additional questions about computers. For these questions I need to speak with (REFERENCE PERSON) (REFERENCE PERSON or REFERENCE PERSON'S SPOUSE).
Is (REFERENCE PERSON) (REFERENCE PERSON or REFERENCE PERSON'S SPOUSE) available at this time?
1. REFERENCE PERSON NAME
2. SPOUSE NAME
ENTER LINE NUMBER OF RESPONDENT (go to SP2)
F10 TO SET CALLBACK IF NOT AVAILABLE
<D> OR <R> end questions
SP2.**DO NOT READ AS WORDED BELOW**
Identify yourself - if personal, show I.D.
Explain survey.
<P> TO PROCEED
>Presupp<
This month we are also going to be asking some additional questions about computer usage in this household.
SQ1.Does someone in this household own a personal computer?
<1> Yes (go to SQ2)
<2> No (skip to SQ3)
<D> or <R> end questions
SQ2.Is there a modem for the computer?
PROBE IF NECESSARY: A MODEM IS A DEVICE FOR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER TO A PHONE LINE.
<1> Yes (skip to SQ5)
<2> No (skip to SQ4)
<D> or <R> skip to SQ4
SQ3.Are there plans to buy a computer for this household within the next year?
<1> Yes (go to SQ4)
<2> No (skip to SQ12)
<D> or <R> skip to SQ12
SQ4.Are there plans to buy a modem within the next year?
PROBE IF NECESSARY: A MODEM IS A DEVICE FOR CONNECTING THE COMPUTER TO A PHONE LINE.
<1> YesGoto SQ7
<2> NoGoto SQ7
<D> or <R>Goto SQ7
SQ5.I'm going to ask you about using your computer and modem at home to get certain kinds of information or services.
Do you use your computer: <1> Yes <2> No <D> <R>
a. to search classified ads===>_
b. to take educational courses for work or recreation===>_
c. to find out about transportation schedules or fares,
make reservations, or buy tickets===>_
d. to stay in touch with friends, relatives, or
others with similar interests===>_
e. to pay bills, order merchandise or shop with a credit card===>_
f. to access government services, reports or data===>_
g. to file income tax returns===>_
h. to access news, including sports and weather information===>_
IF SQ3 IS YES, USE FIRST PARENTHETICAL. ELSE USE SECOND PARENTHETICAL.
SQ7.I'm going to ask you about using (a) (your) home computer to get certain kinds of information or services. Answer yes or no to your interest in each one.
Would you be interested in using (a) (your) computer:<1> Yes <2> No <D <R>
a. to search classified ads===>_
b. to take educational courses for work or recreation===>_
c. to find out about transportation schedules or fares,
make reservations, or buy tickets===>_
d. to stay in touch with friends, relatives, or
others with similar interests===>_
e. to pay bills, order merchandise or shop with a credit card===>_
f. to access government services, reports or data===>_
g. to file income tax returns===>_
h. to access news, including sports and weather information===>_
SQ9.Answer yes or no about your interest in using your computer to do the following at home.
Would you be interested in using your computer:<1> Yes <2> No <D> <R>
BLANK THOSE ITEMS MARKED "YES" IN SQ5
a. to search classified ads===>_
b. to take educational courses for work or recreation===>_
c. to find out about transportation schedules or fares,
make reservations, or buy tickets===>_
d. to stay in touch with friends, relatives, or
others with similar interests===>_
e. to pay bills, order merchandise or shop with a credit card===>_
f. to access government services, reports or data===>_
g. to file income tax returns===>_
h. to access news, including sports and weather information===>_
SQ10A.The next few services I am going to read are not currently available. Please answer yes or no about your interest in using each one in the future, if it were available.
Would you be interested in using your computer:<1> Yes <2> No <D> <R>
a.to vote in elections
b.to submit health insurance claims
DO NOT DISPLAY "c" IF RESPONDENT HAS NO CHILDREN AGE 5 THRU 18
c.to find out about your (child's/children's) school
schedule or contact (his/her/their) teachers
SQ11.Are you very, somewhat, or not at all concerned that personal information you provide to a computer-based service would not be kept confidential?
<1> Very concerned
<2> Somewhat concerned
<3> Not at all concerned
<D> or <R>
SQ12.Do you think it is important for school-age children (Kindergarten thru 12th grade) to learn to use computers?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<3> No opinion
<D> or <R>
CHLDCK2If reference person has child/children age 5 thru 18 go to SQ13
Else end questions
IF ONLY ONE ELIGIBLE CHILD IN HOUSEHOLD, USE FIRST PARENTHETICAL. ELSE USE SECOND PARENTHETICAL
SQ13.(Does your child/Do your children) use computers in school?
<1> Yes (If only one eligible child in household, skip to PLANCK. Else go to SQ14.)
<2> No (skip to PLANCK)
<D> or <R> (skip to PLANCK)
SQ14.Which of your children use computers in school?
LIST REFERENCE PERSON'S ELIGIBLE CHILDREN<1> Yes <2> No <D> <R>
PLANCKIf SQ1 is Yes goto SQ16
If SQ1 is NO and SQ3 is YES, then go to SQ15
Else end questions
SQ15.Earlier you said you intended to buy a computer within the next year. Will your (child/children) use the computer at home?
<1> Yes (end questions)
<2> No (end questions)
<D> or <R> (end questions)
SQ16.(Does your child/Do your children) use the computer in this household?
<1> Yes
<2> No
<D> or <R>
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