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Alaska Statewide 'Opinion Counts' Survey Results

Survey conducted 3/10/08 - 3/12/08

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Survey Methodology

This survey was fielded March 10 -12, 2008 as part of the Hays Research Group Statewide Opinion Counts Survey.  401 completed respondents were interviewed The margin of error for the data collected is +/- 4.86 % for a 401 response survey for the data analyzed in its entirety with a 95% confidence level; meaning that we can be 95% sure that if every resident of the State with working telephone numbers who have at least one member who has voted in at least two of the last four local or state elections was actually surveyed, the results would vary by no more than 4.86% in either direction.  

The survey sample used was a computer generated random list derived from a database of all households within the State of Alaska with working telephone numbers who have at least one member who has voted in at least two of the last four local or state elections. The sample frame was designed to accurately reflect the actual population percentages.

Respondents were screened to confirm they were over 18 and each household was attempted at least four times over a period of several days to account for non-response bias. Data was analyzed utilizing SPSS Quancept Software.  Interviews were conducted by trained staff with on-site supervision utilizing state of the art computer assisted telephone interviewing (CATI).  Random interviews were monitored to assure quality control measures were followed.  Dialing results were analyzed daily to assure statistically accurate distribution of call disposition in order to account for “non-response” variables.

Question 1

This question was paid for by the Alaska Public Interest Research Group

Answered by 401 out of 401

Currently the Alaska Legislature is considering a proposal to require employers to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every forty hours worked. This paid sick leave could be used by the employee to care for themselves or for an immediate family member. Every employee of a company with 15 or more employees would earn one hour of paid sick leave for every

forty hours worked. Would you favor or oppose such a proposal, would that be strongly or somewhat favor/oppose?

Question 2

This question was paid for by the Alaska Public Interest Research Group

Answered by 401 out of 401

And can you tell me if you or another adult residing in your household currently receives paid sick leave provided by your employer?

Question 3

This question was paid for by the Alaska Public Interest Research Group

Answered by 401 out of 401

Do you think that paid sick days are a basic labor standard, similar to the minimum wage?

Yes                                         227/401     57%

No                                          126/401     31%

Don't Know / Refused          48/401       12%

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Two different programs will be offered in 2008: an Anchorage Municipal program conducted in the months leading up to the Anchorage Municipal Election, and a Statewide program which will be conducted monthly year-round.  This is a unique opportunity to include your own questions in each of the polls for a minimal cost by utilizing Hays Research Group's new Opinion Counts program.  Space is limited, so reserve your questions soon!

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