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State of Alaska
'Opinion Counts' Survey Methodology
Survey conducted 6/14/07 -
6/15/07
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Methodology
This survey was fielded June 14 & 15, 2007 as part of
the Hays Research Group Alaska Statewide Opinion Counts Survey.
401 respondents were interviewed. The margin of error for
the data collected is +/- 4.9 % 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 was actually surveyed,
the results would vary by no more than 4.9% 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 statewide 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
I am going to read you a short list of
public figures and entities, please tell me if you feel
positive, negative or neutral about each.
Please tell me
if you feel
positive, neutral, or negative about Mark
Begich.
(If Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat
Positive, If Negative -> Very Negative of Somewhat Negative)
| Very Positive |
104/401 |
26% |
| Somewhat Positive |
84/401 |
21% |
| Neutral |
83/401 |
21% |
| Somewhat Negative |
37/401 |
9% |
| Very Negative |
35/401 |
9% |
| Don't Know / Refused |
58/401 |
14% |
Question 2
Please tell me if you feel
positive, neutral, or negative about Sarah Palin.
(If Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat
Positive, If Negative -> Very Negative of Somewhat Negative)
| Very Positive |
211/401 |
53% |
| Somewhat Positive |
113/401 |
28% |
| Neutral |
46/401 |
11% |
| Somewhat Negative |
17/401 |
4% |
| Very Negative |
3/401 |
1% |
| Don't Know / Refused |
11/401 |
3% |
Question
3
Please tell me if you feel
positive, neutral, or negative about Don Young.
(If Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat
Positive, If Negative -> Very Negative of Somewhat Negative)
| Very Positive |
74/401 |
18% |
| Somewhat Positive |
88/401 |
22% |
| Neutral |
59/401 |
15% |
| Somewhat Negative |
74/401 |
18% |
| Very Negative |
94/401 |
23% |
| Don't Know / Refused |
12/401 |
3% |
Question
4
Please tell me if you feel
positive, neutral, or negative about Ted Stevens.
(If
Positive -> Very Positive or Somewhat Positive, If Negative -> Very
Negative of Somewhat Negative)
| Very Positive |
103/401 |
26% |
| Somewhat Positive |
80/401 |
20% |
| Neutral |
62/401 |
15% |
| Somewhat Negative |
93/401 |
23% |
| Very Negative |
53/401 |
13% |
| Don't Know / Refused |
10/401 |
2% |
Question
5
Please tell me whether, given the recent corruption investigations
and the VECO bribery scandal, is it more likely or less
likely that you will vote for the following individuals
in the next election, or if it makes no difference at
all: Ted Stevens
| A lot more likely |
38/401 |
9% |
| Somewhat more likely |
24/401 |
6% |
| Somewhat more unlikely |
57/401 |
14% |
| A lot more unlikely |
99/401 |
25% |
| No Difference |
160/401 |
40% |
| Don't Know / Refused |
23/401 |
6% |
Question
6
Please tell me whether, given the recent corruption investigations
and the Veco bribery scandal, is it more likely or less
likely that you will vote for the following individuals
in the next election, or if it makes no difference at
all: Don Young
| A lot more likely |
26/401 |
6% |
| Somewhat more likely |
28/401 |
7% |
| Somewhat more unlikely |
40/401 |
10% |
| A lot more unlikely |
112/401 |
28% |
| No Difference |
170/401 |
42% |
| Don't Know / Refused |
25/401 |
6% |
Question 7
Published news reports have identified former State Senator
Ben Stevens, son of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens as one of the
legislators referenced in the Bill Allen/Veco indictment
as receiving bribes. Recent news accounts have confirmed
that the FBI is investigating Senator Ted Steven's home
remodel which was undertaken by Veco. Do these alleged ties to Veco
unfavorably influence your opinion of Ted Stevens?
| Yes |
197/401 |
49% |
| No |
180/401 |
45% |
| Don't Know / Refused |
24/401 |
6% |
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