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 you are...?
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 it is...?
Do you think that the current economic situation of the country is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Would you say that the current economic situation of the country is slightly better, somewhat better, or much better than it was 12 months ago?
Would you say that the current economic situation of the country is slightly worse, somewhat worse, or much worse than it was 12 months ago?
How would you describe your overall economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
How do you think that your current economic situation is compared to 12 months ago? Is it better, same, or worse?
Would you say that your current economic situation is slightly better, somewhat better, or much better than it was 12 months ago?
Would you say that your current economic situation is slightly worse, somewhat worse, or much worse than it was 12 months ago?
Which one is more important for a child to have: Independence or Respect for elders
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-behaved
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 trustworthiness describes people in those groups extremelly well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?
Thinking about racial groups in Guyana other than your own, would you say that intelligent describes people in those groups extremelly well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?
Thinking about racial groups in Guyana other than your own, would you say that hardworking describes people in those groups extremelly well, quite well, not too well, or not well at all?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from: A member of parliament?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from: A local authority (e.g., a mayor/ municipality or town Councillor/Neighborhood Democratic Council)?
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from: Any ministry, public institution or state agency?
Have you attended a city/town/NDC council meeting or other meeting convened by the mayor or NDC chairman in the past 12 months?
Have you sought assistance from or presented a request to any office, official oo councillor of the city/town/NDC within the past 12 months?
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 given more responsibilities?
And taking into account the available economic resources in the country, who sho should manage more money?
And taking into account the available economic resources in the country, who should manage more money?
Over the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighbourhood?
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 attend them...
And meetings of an association of professionals, traders or farmers? Do you attend them...
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 you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. Wich step comes closest to the way you feel?
In wich step would you say you stood two years ago?
Would you say that people in this community are generally very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy?
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
According to the meaning that the terms "left" and "right" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
In the past year, did you participate in a public demonstration or protest? Did you do it sometimes, almost never or never?
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances: When there is high unemployment
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances: When there are a lot of social protests
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances: When there is a lot of crime
In your opinion would a military coup be justified in the following circumstances: When there is a lot of corruption
Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the President to shut down the Parliament or do you think there can never be sufficient grounds to do so?
Do you think that sometimes there can be sufficient grounds for the President to dissolve the Supreme Court (High Court) or do you think that there can never be sufficient grounds to do so?
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 respect the law or that occasionally they can operate at the margin of the law?
Speaking of the neighbourhood where you live and, thinking of the possibility of being assaulted or robbed, do you feel very safe, somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe or very unsafe?
And speaking of the country in general, how much do you think that the level of crime that we have now represents a threat to our future well-being?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the judicial system would punish the guilty?
If you were a victim of a robbery or assault how much faith do you have that the police would apprehend the guilty?
Some people say that the police in this community (town, village) protect people from criminals, while others say that the police are involved in the criminal activity. What do you think?
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 the political system of Guyana?
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 Guyana?
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 chairman’s office?
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 economy?
To what extent would you say the current government fights poverty?
To what extent would you say the current government promotes and protects democratic principles?
To what extent would you say the current government combats government corruption?
To what extent would you say the current government improves the security of citizens?
To what extent would you say the current government combats unemployment?
Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance of President Jagdeo?
Thinking of those members of the Parliament as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the Members of the Parliament are performing their jobs very well, well, neither well nor poorly, poorly, or very poorly?
It is necessary for the progress of this country that our presidents limit the voice and vote of opposition parties, How much do you agree or disagree?
When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our presidents should govern without the Parliament. How much do you agree or disagree?
When the Supreme Court [High Court] obstructs the work of our government, it should be ignored by our presidents. How much do you agree or disagree?
Our presidents must follow the will of the people because what the people want is always right. How much do you agree or disagree?
The people should govern directly and not through elected representatives. How much do you agree or disagree?
In today’s world there is a battle between good and evil, and people must choose between one of the two. How much do you agree or disagree that such a battle between good and evil exits?
Once the people decide what is right, we must prevent a minority from opposing them. How much do you agree or disagree?
The largest obstacle to progress in our country is the ruling class (or oligarchy) taking advantage of the people. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the interests of the country. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who govern this country are really interested in what people like you think. How much do you agree or disagree?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree?
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Despite our differences, we Guyanese have many things that unite us as a country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government, instead of the private sector, should own the most important enterprises and industries of the country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government, more than individuals, should be primarily responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government should implement strong policies to reduce inequality between the rich and the poor. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for retirement pensions. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for health care. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the form of democracy in Guyana?
In your opinion, is Guyana very democratic, somewhat democratic, not very democratic or not at all democratic?
Of people participating in legal demonstrations. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in an organization or group to try to solve community problems. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people working for campaigns for a political party or candidate. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in the blocking of roads. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people squatting on private property or land. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking control over factories, offices and other buildings as a form of protest. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people participating in a group working to violently overthrow an elected government. How much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people taking the law into their own hands when the government does not punish criminals. How much do you approve or disapprove?
There are people who always say bad things of the Guyanese form of government, not just the government but the system of government. How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people’s right to vote?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that such people be allowed to conduct peaceful demonstrations in order to express their views?
Still thinking of those who only say bad things of the Guyanese form of government, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people appearing on television to make speeches?
And now, changing the topic and thinking of homosexuals, how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people being permitted to run for public office?
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, or that problems can be resolved with everyone's participation?
There are people who say that we need a strong leader that does not have to be elected. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think?
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 candidate. How often have you tried to convince others to vote for a party or candidate?
There are people who work for parties or candidates during electoral campaigns. Did you work for any candidate or party in the last general elections of 2006?
mother of several children needs to obtain a birth certificate for one of them. In order not to be wasting time waiting, she pays to an official of the registrar’s office G$1000. Do you think that what the woman did is...
An unemployed individual is the brother-in-law of an important politician, and the politician uses his influence to get his brother-in-law a job. Do you think that what the politician did is...
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 example), did you have to pay any money above that required by law?
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, did you have to pay a bribe?
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 public officials is...
How would you describe most of the people here in the community where you are living? Would you say that they are mainly white, mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Portuguese?
How much of a problem do you think that racial differences are for Guyana? Would you say that it is a serious problem, a moderate problem, or not a problem at all?
How much of a problem do you think that racial differences are for your community? Would you say that it is a serious problem, a moderate problem, or not a problem at all?
Would it bother you to live in a neighbourhood with people from another racial group?
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 group different from yours also attend?
Have you ever felt discriminated or treated unfairly because of your physical appearance or the way you talk in the following places: In government offices (courts, ministries, city halls, NDC offices)
Have you ever felt discriminated or treated unfairly because of your physical appearance or the way you talk in the following places: In social events or meetings
Have you ever felt discriminated or treated unfairly because of your physical appearance or the way you talk in the following places: In public places (such as on the street, market)
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, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?
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 VB11] is very weak, weak, not weak or strong, strong, very strong?
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 describes you?
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 Portuguese?
Do you think what happens generally to the {ETID} in this country will have something to do with that happens in your life?
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 household fit, including remittances from abroad and the income of all the working adults and children?
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 abroad?
Do you have close relatives who use to live in this household and are now living abroad?
How often do you communicate with them?
Do you have any intention of going to live or work in another country in the next three years?
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 two years?
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 following an argument. Suppose the two attackers plead guilty. Of the possible sentences that I will read to you, which do you believe would be most appropriate to administer to the two attackers?
Now suppose that the attackers are set free since there was not enough evidence to prosecute or convict them. In this case, to what extent would you approve or disapprove of people taking the law into their own hands and punishing in the attackers?
In another incident, { a Black | an Indian} man is fatally shot by the police. The police allege that he opened fire when presented with a warrant to search his house. Witnesses in his neighbourhood claim he was shot dead while posing no threat.
Suppose some citizens plan to organize a public demonstration in front of the police station. To what extent would you approve or disapprove of such a protest over this issue?
Suppose some citizens do organize a public demonstration in front of the police station. If asked, how likely would you be to participate in a public demonstration on this issue?
Suppose there is a risk that some, but not all, participants in the demonstration could turn violent. Knowing this, how likely would you be to participate in a public demonstration on this issue?
To what extent would you support or oppose the prosecution of the police involved in this case?
To what extent would you believe the claims of irregularities?
Suppose some citizens plan to organize a public demonstration to protest the election outcome. To what extent would you approve or disapprove of a protest over this issue?
Suppose some citizens do organize a public demonstration to protest the election outcome. If asked, how likely would you be to participate in a public demonstration on this issue?
How interested would you be in attending an event at which speakers from different racial groups talked about their experiences in Guyana?
How interested would you be in attending such an event if it were hosted by a religious organization?
How interested would you be in attending such an event if it were hosted jointly by both the PPP and the PNC?
How interested would you be in attending such an event if it were hosted by a group from your neighbourhood?
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? Or in a city?
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 yourself White, Mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Portuguese?