Download - survey Research Methods I 10.15.12 FINAL
Opinion Study on Immigration,Race andEducation
Section I: Immigration We are interested in your opinion on how immigrants impact our society. Please tell us how much you agree with the following statements. (check ONE answer per question)
1. Immigrants should come to the U.S in search of a better life.
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or
agree
agree
strongly agree
2. Immigrants contribute positively to the U.S economy.
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or
agree
agree
strongly agree
3. Immigrants should not come to the U.S to acquire an education.
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or
agree
agree
strongly agree
4. Anyone interested in becoming a legal resident should be granted residency.
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or
agree
agree
strongly agree
5. There needs to be a decrease in immigration to the U.S.
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or
agree
agree
strongly agree
Section II: Race In this section we will ask your opinion on interracial marriages and relationships. Please answer the following questions.
6. Are you in an interracial romantic relationship/marriage?
yes
No
7. How likely are you to interact with an interracial couple?
not likely
somewhat
likely
neutral
likely
very likely
8. How likely do you think that people in interracial romantic relationships/marriages face challenges and barriers that same race relationships are not exposed to?
not likely
somewhat
likely
neutral
likely
very likely
9. Are younger generations more likely to be open to interracial romantic relationships/marriages?
not at all open
slightly more open
about the same
more open
much more open
10. In general, would your family accept you in an interracial relationship/marriage?
yes
No
11. If your family would disapprove of an interracial relationship/marriage, what are the reasons?
racism
concern that interracial couples
may not be safe together
cultural differences other
concern about what
others think there are good partners within
your own race uncomfortable around
other races
not applicable
Opinion Study on Immigration,Race andEducation
Section III: Education In this section we are interested in your experience with student activity groups and education. Please answer the following questions.
12. Have you ever participated in or are you a current member of a student activity group?(Student activity groups include: academic, athletic, cultural, political, recreational, social, special interest groups etc.)
yes
no
13. Have you ever fallen behind on class work, homework or any important personal agenda due to student activity?
never
occasionally
often
very often
always
14. How has belonging to a student activity group impacted you academically?
negatively
positively
no impact
not sure
15. I performed better academically after I joined a student activity group
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or agree
agree
strongly agree
16. I easily make friends on campus
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or agree
agree
strongly agree
17. I think it is important for me to pursue the highest level of education in my area of study (e.g. Masters, PhD, PsyD, MD)
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or agree
agree
strongly agree
18. Student activities have given me more opportunities for academic advancement
strongly disagree
disagree
neither disagree or agree
agree
strongly agree
Section IV: Demographics
19. What is your gender?
Male Female Other (specify): ______________
20. What year were you born? | 1 | 9 |___|___|
21. What is your zip code? |___|___|___|___|___| 22. Were any of your parents born outside the
US?Yes No
23. Were you born outside the US?
Yes No
24. Were any of your grandparents born outside the
US?Yes No
25. Including ALL income sources, what do you estimate was your total household income for 2012?(Check ONE)
26. Which of the following racial groups comes closest to identifying you?(check all that apply)
Black Hispanic/ Latina/o Asian /Pacific
Islander
Native White Other (specify)__________
American
Under 8,500
30,000-49,999
8,500-13,499
50,000-69,999
13,500-17,499
70,000-99,999
17,500-29,999
100,000 and over
27. What is your highest level of education? 28. Are you registered as a…
Republican Democrat Independent
Not registered Other (specify)______________
less than high school
high school/GED
some college
associates degree
bachelors degree
some graduate school
graduate degree