Year
Country
Weight
Stratum_code
region_code
Cluster
Urban / rural
Unidad primaria de muestreo (Municipio)
Municipalities (Urban areas); NDC (Rural areas)
NDC
Sector or villages
Municipality + Sector/Village hierachical code
Enumeration districts. ed_num
Questionnaire language
Size of city/town
Cluster description
Comments made for interviewers while fieldwork
Questionnaire number [assigned at the office]. Interview number
Interviewee's range of age
Interviewee description
Type of informant set 1
HC1 vc HC1EXP
PV1 vc PV1EXP
PV5 vc PV5EXP
POLV1 vc POLV1EXP
Complete percent of the interview
Percent of variables with NA value
Date and time of the first time the interview started
Date and time of the last time an interview finished
Name of the collector who started this interview for first time
Name of the question where the interview stopped last time
Interviewer
Sex
To begin, in general how satisfied are you with your life? Would you say that yo
In your opinion, what is the most serious problem faced by the country?
How would you describe the economic situation of the country? Would you say that
Do you think that the current economic situation of the country is better than,
Would you say that the current economic situation of the country is slightly bet
Would you say that the current economic situation of the country is slightly wor
How would you describe your overall economic situation? Would you say that it is
How do you think that your current economic situation is compared to 12 months a
Would you say that your current economic situation is slightly better, somewhat
Would you say that your current economic situation is slightly worse, somewhat w
Which one is more important for a child to have: Independence or Respect for eld
Which one is more important for a child to have: Curiosity or Good manners
Which one is more important for a child to have: Obedience or Self-reliance
Which one is more important for a child to have: Being considerate or Well-behav
How close do you feel to other Guyanese people?
How close do you feel to Black people?
How close do you feel to Indian people?
How close do you feel to Mixed people?
How close do you feel to Amerindian people?
Thinking about racial groups in Guyana other than your own, would you say that t
Thinking about racial groups in Guyana other than your own, would you say that i
Thinking about racial groups in Guyana other than your own, would you say that h
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from
Have you attended a city/town/NDC council meeting or other meeting convened by t
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official o
Would you say that the services the city/town/NDC is providing are...?
Taking into account the current public services in the country, who should be gi
And taking into account the available economic resources in the country, who sho
Over the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your commun
Meetings of any religious organization? Do you attend them...
Meetings of a parents' association at school? Do you attend them...
In general, would you say that the people who attend those meetings with you are
And meetings of a committee or association for community improvement? Do you att
And meetings of an association of professionals, traders or farmers? Do you atte
in general, would you say that the people who attend those meetings with you are
And meetings of a labour union? Do you attend them...
Meetings of a political party or political movement? Do you attend them...
Associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them...
Suppose we say that the top of the ladder represents the best possible life for
In wich step would you say you stood two years ago?
Would you say that people in this community are generally very trustworthy, some
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you c
According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thi
In the past year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest? Did
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstance
Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the President to
Have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
What kind of crime were you the victim of?
Did you report the crime to any institution?
Why did you not report the crime?
In order to apprehend criminals do you think that the authorities should always
Speaking of the neighbourhood where you live and, thinking of the possibility of
And speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the
Some people say that the police in this community (town, village) protect people
To what extent do you think the courts in Guyana guarantee a fair trial?
To what extent do you respect the political institutions of Guyana?
To what extent do you think that citizens’ basic rights are well protected by th
To what extent do you feel proud of living under the political system of Guyana?
To what extent do you think that one should support the political system of Guya
To what extent do you trust the justice system?
To what extent do you trust the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)?
To what extent do you trust the Guyana Defence Force?
To what extent do you trust the Parliament?
To what extent do you trust the National Government?
To what extent do you trust the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)?
To what extent do you trust the Guyana Police Force?
To what extent do you trust the Church?
To what extent do you trust the political parties?
To what extent do you trust the President?
To what extent do you trust the Supreme Court (High Court)?
To what extent do you trust the Mayor’s office of your city or town/ NDC chairma
To what extent do you trust the Regional Democratic Council (RDC)?
To what extent are you proud of being a Guyanese?
To what extent do you trust the Attorney General?
To what extent do you trust the Integrity Commission?
To what extent do you trust elections?
To what extent do you believe that free trade agreement will help to improve the
To what extent would you say the current government fights poverty?
To what extent would you say the current government promotes and protects democr
To what extent would you say the current government combats government corruptio
To what extent would you say the current government improves the security of cit
To what extent would you say the current government combats unemployment?
Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job perfor
Thinking of those members of the Parliament as a whole, without considering the
It is necessary for the progress of this country that our presidents limit the v
When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our presidents should
When the Supreme Court [High Court] obstructs the work of our government, it sho
Our presidents must follow the will of the people because what the people want i
The people should govern directly and not through elected representatives. How m
In today’s world there is a battle between good and evil, and people must choose
Once the people decide what is right, we must prevent a minority from opposing t
The largest obstacle to progress in our country is the ruling class (or oligarch
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the interests of the
Those who govern this country are really interested in what people like you thin
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government.
Despite our differences, we Guyanese have many things that unite us as a country
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree
The government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important ent
The government, more than individuals, should be primarily responsible for ensur
The government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible fo
The government should implement strong policies to reduce inequality between the
The government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied o
In your opinion, is Guyana very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democr
Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disa
Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community pr
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do
Of people participating in the blocking of roads. Using the same scale, how much
Of people squatting on private property or land. How much do you approve or disa
Of people taking control over factories, offices and other buildings as a form o
Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected gov
Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punis
There are people who always say bad things of the Guyanese form of government, n
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct
Still thinking of those who only say bad things of the Guyanese form of governme
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television
And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you app
With which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
Do you think that our country needs a government that rules with an iron fist, o
There are people who say that we need a strong leader that does not have to be e
With which of the following statements do you agree the most:
During election time, some people try to convince others to vote for a party or
There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns.
mother of several children needs to obtain a birth certificate for one of them.
An unemployed individual is the brother-in-law of an important politician, and t
Has a police officer asked you for a bribe during the past year?
During the past year did any government employee ask you for a bribe?
During the past year did you have any official dealings in the city/town/NDC?
During the past year, to process any kind of document (like a license, for examp
Are you currently employed?
At your workplace, have you had to pay a bribe in the last year?
During the past year, have you had any dealings with the courts?
Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts within the past year?
Have you used any public health services during the past year?
In order to receive attention in a hospital or a clinic during the past year, di
Have you had a child in school during the past year?
Have you had to pay a bribe at school during the past year?
Did anyone ask you for a bribe to avoid having the electricity cut off?
Do you think given the way things are, sometimes paying a bribe is justified?
Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, corruption among
How would you describe most of the people here in the community where you are li
How much of a problem do you think that racial differences are for Guyana? Would
How much of a problem do you think that racial differences are for your communit
Would it bother you to live in a neighbourhood with people from another racial g
Would you allow a child of yours to marry someone of another racial group?
Do you attend a church or other religious service in which people from a racial
Have you ever felt discriminated or treated unfairly because of your physical ap
What is the name of the current president of the United States?
What is the name of the Speaker of the Parliament in Guyana?
How many regions does Guyana have?
How long is the government's term of office in Guyana?
What is the name of the current president of Brazil?
Did you register for the new voters list?
Did you vote in the last general elections of 2006?
Who did you vote for in the last general elections of 2006?
In general, men are better political leaders than women. Do you strongly agree,
Do you currently identify with a political party?
Which political party do you identify with?
Would you say that your identification with that party [the party mentioned in V
How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none?
How often do you discuss politics with other people?
Then, if 0 is relaxed and 10 is tense, what number best describes you?
Next, 0 is outgoing, and 10 is shy, what number best describes you?
Next, 0 is hard-working, and 10 is lazy, what number best describes you?
Next, 0 is imaginative, and 10 is unimaginative, what number best describes you?
Next, 0 is introverted, and 10 is extroverted, what number best describes you?
Next, 0 is nervous, and 10 is calm, what number best describes you?
Next, If 0 is sympathetic, and 10 unsympathetic, what number best describes you?
Next, 0 is not an intellectual, and 10 is an intellectual, what number best desc
Next, 0 is unkind, and 10 is kind, what number best describes you?
Next, 0 is irresponsible, and 10 is responsible, what number best describes you?
Level of education
Grade/year completed
What was the highest level of education that you have reached?
Do you consider yourself white, mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Po
Do you think what happens generally to the {ETID} in this country will have some
Will it affect you a lot, some, or not very much?
How old are you?
What is your religion/denomination?
How often do you attend religious services?
Into which of the following income ranges does the total monthly income of this
Does your family receive remittances from abroad?
How do you generally use the remittances from abroad?
To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abro
Do you have close relatives who use to live in this household and are now living
How often do you communicate with them?
Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the nex
The salary that you receive and  total family income:
Over the past two years, has the income of your household:
What was the main reason why the income of your household decreased in the past
What is your marital status?
How many children do you have?
How many children live with you at the present time?
What language have you spoken at home since childhood?
Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet?
In one incident, a { Black | Indian} man is stabbed by two { Indian | Black} men
Now suppose that the attackers are set free since there was not enough evidence
In another incident, { a Black | an Indian} man is fatally shot by the police. T
Suppose some citizens plan to organize a public demonstration in front of the po
Suppose some citizens do organize a public demonstration in front of the police
Suppose there is a  risk that some, but not all, participants in the  demonstrat
To what extent would you support or oppose the prosecution of the police involve
To what extent would you believe the claims of irregularities?
Suppose some citizens plan to organize a public demonstration to protest the ele
Suppose some citizens do organize a public demonstration to protest the election
Suppose there is a  risk that some, but not all, participants in the demonstrati
How interested would you be in attending an event at which speakers from differe
How interested would you be in attending such an event if it were hosted by a re
How interested would you be in attending such an event if it were hosted jointly
How interested would you be in attending such an event if it were hosted by a gr
Television
Refrigerator
Conventional or landline telephone
Cellular telephone
Vehicle
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Motorcycle
Potable water Indoors
Indoor bathroom
Computer
Flat panel TV
Stereo
High speed cable internet
How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently...
What is your main occupation or type of work?
In this job are you:
Do you have health insurance through your business or employer?
During your childhood, where did you mainly live? In the countryside? In a town?
Where were you living 5 years ago?
The place where you lived 5 years ago was:
Interviewer self-identification of his/her own ethnicity. Do you consider yourse
Duration of interview in minutes