Observation
Country
Nationality
Primary Stratum
Primary Sampling Unit
Provincia o departamento
Municipality (Urban areas)
NDC (Rural Areas):
Enumeration Districts
Sector
Urban / Rural
Size of Place
Questionnaire Language
Block Description (cluster)
Final Sampling Unit (sampling point)
Questionnaire Number
Interviewee Description
Interviewee gender
Interviewee age range
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
Annotations made by the enumerators
Interviewer ID number
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 country’s economic situation? Would you say that it is very good, good, neither good nor bad, bad or very bad?
Do you think that the country’s current economic situation is better than, the same as or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months the economic situation of the country will be better, the same or worse than it is now?
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?
Do you think that your economic situation is better than, the same as, or worse than it was 12 months ago?
Do you think that in 12 months your economic situation will be better than, the same as, or worse than it is now?
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 public official or local government (e.g., a mayor/ municipality or town councillor/Neighbourhood Democratic Council)
In order to solve your problems have you ever requested help or cooperation from...? Any ministry or minister, state agency or public agency or institution
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 or councillor of the city/town/NDC within the past 12 months?
Did they resolve your issue or request?
Would you say that the services the city/town/ NDC is providing to the people are…?
In the last 12 months have you tried to help to solve a problem in your community or in your neighborhood?
Meetings of any religious organization? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a parents’ association at school? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a community improvement committee or association? Do you attend them…
Meetings of an association of professionals, merchants, manufacturers or farmers? Do you attend them…
Meetings of a political party or political organization? Do you attend them…
Meetings of associations or groups of women or home makers. Do you attend them…
0 is the lowest step and represents the worst life possible for you. 10 is the highest step and represents the best life possible for you. On what step of the ladder do you feel at this moment?
On which step would you say you stood two years ago, that is to say in 2008?
Now, speaking of the people from around here, would you say that people in this community are very trustworthy, somewhat trustworthy, not very trustworthy or untrustworthy...?
According to the meaning that the terms "liberals" and "conservatives" have for you, and thinking of your own political leanings, where would you place yourself on this scale?
In the last 12 months, have you participated in a demonstration or protest march?
¿How many times have you participated in a demonstration or protest march in the last 12 months?
What was the purpose of of the demonstration or the protest?
When there is high unemployment
When there is a lot of crime
When there is a lot of corruption
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to close the Parliament and govern without Parliament?
Do you believe that when the country is facing very difficult times it is justifiable for the president of the country to dissolve the Supreme Court (High Court) and govern without Supreme Court (High Court)?
Now, changing the subject, have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months? That is, have you been a victim of robbery, burglary, assault, fraud, blackmail, extortion, violent threats or any other type of crime in the past 12 months?
How many times have you been a crime victim during the last 12 months?
Thinking of that the last crime of which you were a victim, from the list I am going to read to you, what kind of crime was it?
Could you tell me, in what place that last crime occurred?
Has any other person living in your household been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
In order to catch criminals, do you believe that the authorities should always abide by the law or that occasionally they can cross the line?
Speaking of the neighborhood 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?
To what extent do you think your neighborhood is affected by gangs? Would you say a lot, somewhat, a little or none?
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 Guyana Police Force?
To what extent do you trust the Catholic Church?
To what extent do you trust the Protestant 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 State Attorney General?
To what extent do you trust the mass media?
To what extent do you trust the anti-corruption commission?
To what extent do you trust elections?
To what extent do you believe that free trade agreements 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 citizen safety?
To what extent would you say the current government combats unemployment?
To what extent would you say that the current government is managing the economy well?
How worried are you that there will be a violent attack by terrorists in Guyana in the next 12 months? Are you very, somewhat, a little, or not at all worried, or would you say that you have not thought much about this?
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of a violent attack by terrorists? Are you very, somewhat, a little, or not at all worried, or would you say that you have not thought much about this?
Speaking in general of the current government, how would you rate the job performance of President Jagdeo?
Now speaking of the Parliament, and thinking of the members of the Parliament as a whole, without considering the political parties to which they belong, do you believe that the members of Parliament are performing their jobs:
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 with that view?
When the Parliament obstructs the work of our government, our presidents should govern without the Parliament. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
When the Supreme Court (High Court) obstructs the work of our government, our presidents should ignore it. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
The people should govern directly rather than through elected representatives. How much do you agree or disagree?
Those who disagree with the majority represent a threat to the country. How much do you agree or disagree with that view?
Those who govern this country are interested in what people like you think. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You feel that you understand the most important political issues of this country. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Democracy may have problems, but it is better than any other form of government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements?
Democracy can exist without political parties. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Guyanese 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 Guyanese government, more than individuals, should be the most responsible for ensuring the well-being of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Guyanese government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for creating jobs. To what extent to do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Guyanese government should implement strong policies to reduce income inequality between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Guyanese government, more than the private sector, should be primarily responsible for providing retirement pensions. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Guyanese government, more than the private sector should be primarily responsible for providing health care services. 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 way democracy works 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 to protest. Using the same scale, how much do you approve or disapprove?
Of people seizing private property or land to 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 only say bad things about the Guyanese form of government, not just the incumbent 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 about 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?
How strongly do you approve or disapprove that same-sex couples can have the right to marry?
Which of the following statements do you agree with the most:
Do you think that our country needs a government 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 who does not have to be elected by the vote of the people. Others say that although things may not work, electoral democracy, or the popular vote, is always best. What do you think?
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 presidential elections of 2006?
Has a police officer asked you for a bribe in the last twelve months?
In the last twelve months, did any government employee ask you for a bribe?
In the last twelve months, did you have any official dealings in the municipality or NDC?
In the last twelve months, to process any kind of document (like a permit, for example), did you have to pay any money beyond that required by law?
Do you work?
In your work, have you been asked to pay a bribe in the last twelve months?
In the last twelve months, have you had any dealings with the courts?
Did you have to pay a bribe to the courts in the last twelve months?
Have you used any public health services in the last twelve months?
In order to be seen in a hospital or a clinic in the last twelve months, did you have to pay a bribe?
Have you had a child in school in the last twelve months?
Have you had to pay a bribe at school in the last twelve months?
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...
You see yourself as a: Sociable and active person
You see yourself as a: Critical and quarrelsome person
You see yourself as a: Dependable and self-disciplined person
You see yourself as a: Anxious and easily upset person.
You see yourself as a: Open to new experiences and intellectual person
You see yourself as a: Quiet and shy person
You see yourself as a: Generous and warm person
You see yourself as a: Disorganized and careless person
You see yourself as a: Calm and emotionally stable person.
You see yourself as a: Uncreative and unimaginative person
Some say that our country is suffering a very serious economic crisis, others say that we are suffering a crisis but it is not very serious, while others say that there isn’t any economic crisis. What do you think?
Who is the most to blame for the current economic crisis in our country from among the following:
Did you register for the new voters list?
Did you vote in the last presidential elections of 2006?
Who did you vote for in the last presidential elections of 2006?
Do you currently identify with a political party?
Which political party do you identify with?
How much interest do you have in politics: a lot, some, little or none?
If the next presidential elections were being held this week, what would you do?
In recent years and thinking about election campaigns, has a candidate or someone from a political party offered you something, like a favor, food, or any other benefit or thing in return for your vote or support?
And thinking of the last time this happened; did what they offer make you more likely or less likely to vote for the candidate or party that offered you those goods?
What was the last grade or year that you completed?
What is the highest level of education that you have reached?
What is the last form of {EDlevel} that you completed?
How old are you?
Within five years, do you see yourself playing some role in the country’s politics, for example
What issues or problems frequently worry you?
In your opinion, generally speaking, is the country moving in the right direction or in the wrong direction?
Could you tell me, what is your main source of information about the situation of the country?
What is your religion, if any?
How often do you attend religious services?
Please, could you tell me how important is religion in your life?
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?
Do you or someone else living in your household receive remittances that is, economic assistance from abroad?
To what extent does the income of this household depend on remittances from abroad?
In the last twelve months, has the amount of money that you receive from abroad decreased, increased, stayed the same, or you did not receive remittances from abroad in the last twelve months?
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 household 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?
Do you have children? How many children do you have?
How many children live with you at the present time?
Do you consider yourself white, mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Portuguese?
What is your mother tongue, that is the language you spoke first at home when you were a child?
Talking about other things, how often do you use the internet?
About how often do you pay attention to the news, whether on TV, the radio, newspapers or the internet?
What is the name of the current president of the United States?
How many regions does Guyana have?
How long is the government’s term of office in Guyana?
Television
Refrigerator
Landline telephone (not cellular)
Cellular telephone
Vehicle/car How many?
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Motorcycle
Indoor plumbing
Indoor bathroom
Computer
Flat panel TV
Internet
How do you mainly spend your time? Are you currently…
In this job are you:
Have you lost your job in the past two years?
Besides you, has anyone in your household lost his or her job in the past two years?
Do you have a pension plan?
Which pension plan do you have?
During the past 12 months, have you made any payment to your retirement/pension account?
Do you have medical insurance?
Is the medical insurance
In your medical insurance plan, are you the principal or beneficiary?
[When the interview is complete, WITHOUT asking, please use the color chart and circle the number that most closely corresponds to the color of the face of the respondent]
Note your own sex
Interviewer self-identification of his/her own ethnicity. Do you consider yourself White, Mixed, Amerindian, Black, Indian, Chinese, or Portuguese?
Using the color chart, note the color that comes closest to your own color