FRAME EFFECTS, NORMS OF
DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE, AND
DOMAINS OF LIFE
A Survey Experiment on Public Opinion about the U.S. Health Care and
Civil Rights
CODEBOOK V.1
DECEMBER 3, 2013
BY MARCO A. F. ARAUJO
Department of Political Science | University of Florida
GoGators!
This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of University of Florida (UFIRB02)
under the protocol # 2013-U-1186 in October 25, 2013.
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Original dataset name:
Frames.dta
Variables:
v11 .Informed Consent
v12 .Thank you for your attention. You can now just click the button below to sign out of the
study page....
v13 .Thank you for agreeing to take this survey. We want to start by asking for some /
background informati...
v14 .What is your age?
v15 .Are you a citizen of the United States?
v16 .Do you reside in the United States?
v17 .Dismiss
v18 .50 States
v19 .Have you ever participated in other studies with Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk)?
v20 .How many times have you participated in other surveys with MTurk, in the last 12 months?
v21 .What is your sex?
v22 .What is your ethnic background?
v23 .Do you presently have any kind of health insurance?
v24 .Would you say that in general your health is?
v25 .Some people feel the government in Washington should see to it that every person has a
job and a goo...
v26 .Recently there has been a lot of talk about women's rights. Some people feel that women
should have...
v27 .When women demand equality these days, how often are they actually seeking special
favors?
v28 .Which statement best / describes your current employment status?
v29 .Here is a seven-point / scale on which the political views that people might hold are
arranged from / ex...
v30 .Are you now married, widowed, divorced, separated or never married?
v31 .Do you think the federal government's powers pose a threat to the rights and freedoms of
ordinary ci...
v32 .How threatening to rights and freedoms are the federal government's powers?
v33 .Some people say that "A few strong leaders could make this country better than all the
laws and talk...
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v34 .Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Over the years, / the government
in Washingto...
v35 .Over the years the government in Washington has taken on more and more responsibility
for handling s...
v36 .Some people say that "Most people who don't get ahead just don't have enough will
power." Do you agr...
v37 .Some people say that "No matter what a person's political beliefs are, she or he is entitled
to the...
v38 .Some people say that "When the country is in great danger we may have to force people to
testify aga...
v39 .Do you feel that maintaining public order and discipline should be a high priority for
government or...
v40 .What is your level of schooling?
v41 .Generally speaking, / do you usually think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, an
Independent, / or...
v42 .Would you call / yourself a strong Democrat or a not very strong Democrat?
v43 .Would you call / yourself a strong Republican or a not very strong Republican?
v44 .Do you think of / yourself as closer to the Republican Party or to the Democratic party?
v45 .Generally speaking, do you agree that the country should engage more in globalization?
v46 .How familiar are you with the following subjects: / You must click on the slider to properly
validate...-Health Care
v47 .How familiar are you with the following subjects: / You must click on the slider to properly
validate...-Defense and Army
v48 .How familiar are you with the following subjects: / You must click on the slider to properly
validate...-Civil Rights
v49 .How familiar are you with the following subjects: / You must click on the slider to properly
validate...-Environmental Regulations
v50 .How familiar are you with the following subjects: / You must click on the slider to properly
validate...-Trade Protectionism / Free Trade
v51 .How familiar are you with the following subjects: / You must click on the slider to properly
validate...-Social Security
v52 .How familiar are you with the following subjects: / You must click on the slider to properly
validate...-Financial Markets
v53 .Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to t...-Health Care
v54 .Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to t...-Defense and Army
v55 .Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to t...-Civil Rights
v56 .Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to t...-Environmental Regulation
v57 .Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to t...-Trade Protectionism / Free Trade
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v58 .Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to t...-Social Security
v59 .Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to t...-Financial markets
v60 .[DIR HC_eq] In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that could have b...
v61 .[DIR HC_dif] In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that could have b...
v62 .[DIR HC_ed] In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that could have b...
v63 .[DIR CR_eq] In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) / about
issues that are going t...
v64 .[DIR CR_dif] In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) / about
issues that are going t...
v65 .[DIR CR_ed] In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) / about
issues that are going t...
v66 .[DV HC_c] Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would / cover
all medical and hospital...
v67 .[DV CR_c] Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should have
the same privacy as ev...
v68 .[Fr HC_eq]
v69 .[Fr HC_dif]
v70 .[Fr HC_ed]
v71 .[DV HC_eq] Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would cover
all medical and hospital...
v72 .[DV HC_dif] Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would / cover
all medical and hospital...
v73 .[DV HC_ed] Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would / cover
all medical and hospital...
v74 .[Check HC_e] In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the people
interviewed as the r...
v75 .[Check HC_d] In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the people
interviewed as the r...
v76 .[Check HCed] In the article you just read, which of the following opinions is mentioned by
the / people interviewe...
v77 .[Fr CR_eq]
v78 .[Fr CR_dif]
v79 .[Fr CR_ed]
v80 .[DV CR_eq] Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should
have the same privacy as ev...
v81 .[DV CR_dif] Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should
have the same privacy as ev...
v82 .[DV CR_ed] Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should
have the same privacy as ev...
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v83 .[Check CR_e] In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the people
interviewed as the r...
v84 .[Check CR_d] In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the people
interviewed as the r...
v85 .[Check CRed] In the article you just read, which of the following opinions is mentioned by
the people interviewed...
v86 .Thank / you very much for completing this survey. We appreciate your time availability and
now we woul...
v87 .IMPORTANT: To receive credit / for this HIT, please come up with a random 4-digit
number between 1000...
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Dataset name: Frames.dta
v11 .Q24 The study is being conducted by researchers at the Department of Political Science at
University of Florida. The purpose of this study is strictly for research purposes. The
researchers are not affiliated in any way with any organization other than University of
Florida. The purpose of this study is to understand public opinion, and it should take 8-10
minutes of your time. You are going to answer basic questions like age, State of residence, level
of education, ideology. You will read about different social and economic problems that people
see daily and we will ask your opinion about them. You will be compensated $0.50 for
completing the study. Participation is completely voluntary and you may discontinue the study at
any time without penalty. Your identity will be kept unknown to the researchers. There are no
risks to you for participating in the study. For information regarding your rights as a survey
respondent, contact the IRB at 352-392-0433. For information about this study, you may
contact POS673_13 ( at ) ufl.edu or magiur ( at ) ufl.edu.In consideration of all of the above, I
give my consent to participate in this research study. By selecting "I agree to participate in this
study" you signify consent. If you select "I do NOT agree to participate in this study" you will be
taken to the final screen.
 I agree to participate in this study (1)
 I do NOT agree to participate in this study (2)
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Answer If This study has been conducted by a large national newspap... <strong>I do NOT
agree to participate in this study</strong> Is Selected
v12 .Q25 Thank you for your attention. You can now just click the button below to sign out of the
study page. However, we would appreciate if you can tell us why you declined to participate in
this study.
If Thank you for your attentio... Is Displayed, Then Skip To End of Survey
v13 .Q344 Thank you for agreeing to take this survey. We want to start by asking for some
background information about you.
v14 .Q29 What is your age?
 Under 18 years (1)
 18 to 19 years (2)
 20 to 24 years (3)
 25 to 34 years (4)
 35 to 44 years (5)
 45 to 54 years (6)
 55 to 64 years (7)
 65 years and over (8)
If Under 18 years Is Selected, Then Skip To Sorry, as noted in the HIT descriptio...
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v15 .Q39 Are you a citizen of the United States?
 Yes (1)
 No (2)
If No Is Selected, Then Skip To Sorry, as noted in the HIT descriptio...
v16 .Q34 Do you reside in the United States?
 Yes (1)
 No (2)
If No Is Selected, Then Skip To Sorry, as noted in the HIT descriptio...
Answer If What is your age? (U.S. Census 7 Categories) Under 18 years Is Selected Or Are you
a citizen of the United States? No Is Selected Or Do you reside in the United States? No Is
Selected
v17 .Q33 Sorry, as noted in the HIT description, participation in this study is limited to U.S.
citizens residing in the country, who are 18 or older. Thank you for your interest.
If Sorry, as noted in the HIT ... Is Displayed, Then Skip To End of Survey
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v18 .Q7 In which state do you currently reside?
 Alabama (1)
 Alaska (2)
 Arizona (3)
 Arkansas (4)
 California (5)
 Colorado (6)
 Connecticut (7)
 Delaware (8)
 District of Columbia (9)
 Florida (10)
 Georgia (11)
 Hawaii (12)
 Idaho (13)
 Illinois (14)
 Indiana (15)
 Iowa (16)
 Kansas (17)
 Kentucky (18)
 Louisiana (19)
 Maine (20)
 Maryland (21)
 Massachusetts (22)
 Michigan (23)
 Minnesota (24)
 Mississippi (25)
 Missouri (26)
 Montana (27)
 Nebraska (28)
 Nevada (29)
 New Hampshire (30)
 New Jersey (31)
 New Mexico (32)
 New York (33)
 North Carolina (34)
 North Dakota (35)
 Ohio (36)
 Oklahoma (37)
 Oregon (38)
 Pennsylvania (39)
 Rhode Island (40)
 South Carolina (41)
 South Dakota (42)
 Tennessee (43)
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Texas (44)
Utah (45)
Vermont (46)
Virginia (47)
Washington (48)
Washington DC (49)
West Virginia (50)
Wisconsin (51)
Wyoming (52)
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v19 .Q1 Have you ever participated in other studies with Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk)?
 Yes (1)
 No (2)
Answer If Have you ever participated in other studies in Amazon Mec... Yes Is Selected
v20 .Q2 How many times have you participated in other surveys with MTurk, in the last 12
months?
 1-3 (1)
 4-6 (2)
 7-9 (3)
 10 or more (4)
v21 .Q3 What is your sex?
 Female (1)
 Male (2)
v22 .Q40 What is your ethnic background?
 White/Caucasian (1)
 African American (2)
 Hispanic/Latino (3)
 Asian (4)
 Native American (5)
 Pacific Islander (6)
 Other (7)
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v23 .Q41 Do you presently have any kind of health insurance?
 Yes (1)
 No (2)
v24 .Q42 Would you say that in general your health is?
 Excellent (1)
 Very Good (2)
 Good (3)
 Fair (4)
 Poor (5)
v25 .Q65 Some people feel the government in Washington should see to it that every person
has a job and a good standard of living. Others think the government should just let each person
get ahead on his own. Where would you place yourself on this scale?
 Government see to a job and good standard of living (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Government let each person get ahead on own (7)
v26 .Q64 Recently there has been a lot of talk about women's rights. Some people feel that
women should have an equal role with men in running business, industry and government.
Others feel that a women's place is in the home. Where would you place yourself on this scale?
 Equal Role (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Women's Place in Home (7)
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v27 .Q55 When women demand equality these days, how often are they actually seeking
special favors?
 Never (1)
 Some of the time (2)
 About half the time (3)
 Most of the time (4)
 Always (5)
v28 .Q35 Which statement best describes your current employment status?
 Working- full time (1)
 Working- part time (2)
 Temporarily unemployed (3)
 Homemaker (4)
 Student (5)
 Retired (6)
 Permanently disabled (7)
 Other (8)
v29 .Q8 Here is a seven-point scale on which the political views that people might hold are
arranged from extremely conservative to extremely liberal. Where would you place yourself on
this scale?
 1. Extremely Conservative (1)
 2. Conservative (2)
 3. Slightly Conservative (3)
 4. Moderate (4)
 5. Slightly Liberal (5)
 6. Liberal (6)
 7. Extremely Liberal (7)
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v30 .Q71 Are you now married, widowed, divorced, separated or never married?
 Married (1)
 Widowed (2)
 Divorced (3)
 Separated (4)
 Never married (5)
v31 .Q44 Do you think the federal government's powers pose a threat to the rights and
freedoms of ordinary citizens, or not?
 Poses a threat (1)
 Does not pose a threat (2)
If Does not pose a threat Is Selected, Then Skip To Some people say that "A few strong le...
Answer If Do you think the federal government's powers pose a threat to the rights and
freedoms of ordinary... Poses a threat Is Selected
v32 .Q45 How threatening to rights and freedoms are the federal government's powers?
 Extremely threatening (1)
 Very threatening (2)
 Moderately threatening (3)
 Slightly threatening (4)
v33 .Q50 Some people say that "A few strong leaders could make this country better than all
the laws and talk." Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
 Strongly Disagree (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Strongly Agree (7)
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v34 .Q70 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Over the years, the
government in Washington has gotten involved in handling and deciding issues which are not
the federal government business."
 Strongly Disagree (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 Strongly Agree (5)
Answer If Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Over the years, the
government in Washin... Strongly Disagree Is Not Selected
v35 .Q66 Over the years the government in Washington has taken on more and more
responsibility for handling social and economic problems. In the future, should the government
in Washington continue to have primary responsibility for the handling of social and economic
problems, or should state and local governments be given most of the responsibility?
 The government in Washington continue to have primary responsibility (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 State and local governments be given most of that responsibility (5)
v36 .Q49 Some people say that "Most people who don't get ahead just don't have enough will
power." Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
 Strongly Disagree (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Strongly Agree (7)
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v37 .Q51 Some people say that "No matter what a person's political beliefs are, she or he is
entitled to the same legal rights and protections as anyone else." Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?
 Strongly Disagree (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Strongly Agree (7)
v38 .Q52 Some people say that "When the country is in great danger we may have to force
people to testify against themselves even if it violates their rights." Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?
 Strongly Disagree (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Strongly Agree (7)
v39 .Q54 Do you feel that maintaining public order and discipline should be a high priority for
government or a low priority?
 Low Priority (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 High Priority (7)
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v40 .Q5 What is your level of schooling?
 Less than a high school diploma (1)
 High school graduate, no college (2)
 Some college, no degree (3)
 Associate degree (4)
 Bachelor's degree and higher (5)
v41 .Q9 Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, an
Independent, or what?
 Democrat (1)
 Republican (2)
 Independent, no preference, or other (3)
If Democrat Is Selected, Then Skip To Would you call yourself a strong Demo...If Republican Is
Selected, Then Skip To Would you call yourself a strong Repu...If Independent, no
preference,... Is Selected, Then Skip To Do you think of yourself as closer to...
Answer If Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a... Democrat Is Selected
v42 .Q28 Would you call yourself a strong Democrat or a not very strong Democrat?
 strong Democrat (1)
 not very strong Democrat (2)
Answer If Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a... Republican Is Selected
v43 .Q29 Would you call yourself a strong Republican or a not very strong Republican?
 strong Republican (1)
 not very strong Republican (2)
Answer If Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a... Independent, no
preference, or other Is Selected
v44 .Q30 Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican Party or to the Democratic party?
 closer to the Republican party (1)
 closer to the Democrat party (2)
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v45 .Q39 Generally speaking, do you agree that the country should engage more in
globalization?
 Agree (1)
 Neither Agree nor Disagree (2)
 Disagree (3)
Q26 How familiar are you with the following subjects: You must click on the slider to properly
validate your answer.
v46 .______ Health Care (1)
v47 .______ Defense and Army (2)
v48 .______ Civil Rights (3)
v49 .______ Environmental Regulations (4)
v50 .______ Trade Protectionism / Free Trade (5)
v51 .______ Social Security (6)
v52 .______ Financial Markets (7)
DofLife Here is a set of sliders through which you are going to compare different subjects with
respect to the extent they are economic or social issues. You must click on the slider to
properly validate your answer.
v53 .______ Health Care (1)
v54 .______ Defense and Army (2)
v55 .______ Civil Rights (3)
v56 .______ Environmental Regulation (4)
v57 .______ Trade Protectionism / Free Trade (5)
v58 .______ Social Security (6)
V59 .______ Financial markets (7)
v60 .DIR HC_eq In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that could have been discussed by the Congress recently. Click on the button when you are
finished. After that, we will ask you to contribute with your opinion.
v61 .DIR HC_dif In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that could have been discussed by the Congress recently. Click on the button when you are
finished. After that, we will ask you to contribute with your opinion.
v62 .DIR HC_ed In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that could have been discussed by the Congress recently. Click on the button when you are
finished. After that, we will ask you to contribute with your opinion.
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v63 .DIR CR_eq In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that are going to be discussed by the Congress next month. Click on the button when you are
finished. After that, we will ask you to contribute with your opinion.
v64 .DIR CR_dif In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that are going to be discussed by the Congress next month. Click on the button when you are
finished. After that, we will ask you to contribute with your opinion.
v65 .DIR CR_ed In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues
that are going to be discussed by the Congress next month. Click on the button when you are
finished. After that, we will ask you to contribute with your opinion.
v66 .DV HC_c Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would cover all
medical and hospital expenses for everyone. Others feel that all medical expenses should be
paid by individuals, and through private insurance like Blue Cross or other company paid plans.
Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Public Insurance Plan" to "Private Insurance
Plan". Where would you place yourself on this scale?
 1. Public Insurance Plan (1)
 2 (2)
 3 (3)
 4 (4)
 5 (5)
 6 (6)
 7. Private Insurance Plan (7)
v67 .DV CR_c Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should have
the same privacy as everyone in daily life. Others feel that some people should have less
privacy than others in daily life. Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Same Privacy for
Everyone in daily life" to "Less Privacy for Some in daily life". Where would you place yourself
on this scale?
 Same Privacy for Everyone in Daily Life (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Less Privacy for Some in Daily Life (7)
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Answer If In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues that
could hav... Is Displayed
v68 .Fr HC_eq
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Answer If In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues that
could hav... Is Displayed
v69 .Fr HC_dif
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Answer If In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues that
could hav... Is Displayed
v70 .Fr HC_ed
Answer If Hc eq Is Displayed
v71 .DV HC_eq Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would cover all
medical and hospital expenses for everyone. Others feel that all medical expenses should be
paid by individuals, and through private insurance like Blue Cross or other company paid plans.
Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Public Insurance Plan" to "Private Insurance
Plan". Where would you place yourself on this scale?
 1. Public Insurance Plan (1)
 2 (2)
 3 (3)
 4 (4)
 5 (5)
 6 (6)
 7. Private Insurance Plan (7)
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Answer If Hc dif Is Displayed
v72 .DV HC_dif Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would cover
all medical and hospital expenses for everyone. Others feel that all medical expenses should be
paid by individuals, and through private insurance like Blue Cross or other company paid plans.
Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Public Insurance Plan" to "Private Insurance
Plan". Where would you place yourself on this scale?
 1. Public Insurance Plan (1)
 2 (2)
 3 (3)
 4 (4)
 5 (5)
 6 (6)
 7. Private Insurance Plan (7)
Answer If Hc ed Is Displayed
v73 .DV HC_ed Some people feel there should be a public insurance plan which would cover
all medical and hospital expenses for everyone. Others feel that all medical expenses should be
paid by individuals, and through private insurance like Blue Cross or other company paid plans.
Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Public Insurance Plan" to "Private Insurance
Plan". Where would you place yourself on this scale?
 1. Public Insurance Plan (1)
 2 (2)
 3 (3)
 4 (4)
 5 (5)
 6 (6)
 7. Private Insurance Plan (7)
Answer If Hc eq Is Displayed
v74 .Check HC_e In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the
people interviewed as the reason to support a public health insurance?
 A public health insurance would provide more health equality and help people to compete in
the job market under more equal and fair conditions. (1)
 A public health insurance would decrease inequality between men and women. (2)
 A public health insurance should be offered because the federal government has funds for
this program. (3)
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Answer If Hc dif Is Displayed
v75 .Check HC_d In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the
people interviewed as the reason to support a private health insurance?
 With private health insurance, it is fair that those who are more productive in their jobs get
better support for their insurances and produce more for our society. (1)
 A private health insurance would decrease inequality between men and women. (2)
 A private health insurance should be offered because the federal government does not have
funds for a public insurance program. (3)
Answer If Hc ed Is Displayed
v76 .Check HCed In the article you just read, which of the following opinions is mentioned by
the people interviewed?
 A public health insurance would provide more health equality and help people to compete in
the job market under more equal and fair conditions. (1)
 A public health insurance would decrease inequality between men and women. (2)
 A private health insurance should be offered because the federal government does not have
funds for a public insurance program. (3)
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Answer If In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues that are
goin... Is Displayed
v77 .Fr CR_eq
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Answer If In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues that are
goin... Is Displayed
v78 .Fr CR_dif
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Answer If In the next screen, you will read a draft-article (still unpublished) about issues that are
goin... Is Displayed
v79 .Fr CR_ed
Answer If Cr eq Is Displayed
v80 .DV CR_eq Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should have
the same privacy as everyone in daily life. Others feel that some people should have less
privacy than others in daily life. Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Same Privacy for
Everyone in daily life" to "Less Privacy for Some in daily life". Where would you place yourself
on this scale?
 Same Privacy for Everyone in Daily Life (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Less Privacy for Some in Daily Life (7)
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Answer If Cr dif Is Displayed
v81 .DV CR_dif Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should have
the same privacy as everyone in daily life. Others feel that some people should have less
privacy than others in daily life. Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Same Privacy for
Everyone in daily life" to "Less Privacy for Some in daily life". Where would you place yourself
on this scale?
 Same Privacy for Everyone in Daily Life (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Less Privacy for Some in Daily Life (7)
Answer If Cr ed Is Displayed
v82 .DV CR_ed Some people feel that no matter where a person is from, she or he should have
the same privacy as everyone in daily life. Others feel that some people should have less
privacy than others in daily life. Here is a seven-point scale that ranges from "Same Privacy for
Everyone in daily life" to "Less Privacy for Some in daily life". Where would you place yourself
on this scale?
 Same Privacy for Everyone in Daily Life (1)
 (2)
 (3)
 (4)
 (5)
 (6)
 Less Privacy for Some in Daily Life (7)
Answer If Cr eq Is Displayed
v83 .Check CR_e In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the
people interviewed as the reason to support same privacy for all?
 Anybody has the right to equal privacy in this country. (1)
 The government is unable to protect the confidentiality of information about the citizens. (2)
 The government may use the information against us. (3)
Answer If Cr dif Is Displayed
v84 .Check CR_d In the article you just read, which of the following is mentioned by the
people interviewed as the reason to support less privacy for some?
 It is legitimate and more efficient to restrict privacy of those who come from non-democratic
or problematic countries. (1)
 It is legitimate and more efficient to restrict privacy of those who don't want to vote in the
national elections. (2)
 It is legitimate and more efficient to restrict privacy of those who don't like the president. (3)
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Answer If Cr ed Is Displayed
v85 .Check CRed In the article you just read, which of the following opinions is mentioned by
the people interviewed?
 Privacy should be guaranteed to those who native of this country only. (1)
 Everybody should have the same privacy because the government is unable to protect the
confidentiality of information about the citizens. (2)
 It is legitimate and more efficient to restrict privacy of those who don't like the president. (3)
v86 .Q45 Thank you very much for completing this survey. We appreciate your time availability
and now we would like to tell you more about this study. You have participated in an
experimental study conducted by the PhD student Marco A. F. Araujo ([email protected])
at the Department of Political Science at University of Florida. The purpose of this study is
strictly scientific. The researcher is not affiliated in any way with any organization other than
University of Florida. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of equality versus
differentiation frames on public opinion about health care and civil rights. Frame effects can be
used to induce individuals to take some opinions as more important than others, when forming
their own opinion about a public issue. You were randomly assigned to one the following seven
groups of news frames: GROUP 1 - received no news article; GROUP 2 - received a news
article on health care, emphasizing that considerations of equality are more important than
considerations of differentiation when deciding on how to deal with health care; GROUP 3 received a news article on health care, emphasizing that considerations of differentiation are
more important than considerations of equality when deciding on how to deal with the health
care; GROUP 4 - received a news article on health care, emphasizing both considerations of
equality and differentiation on how to deal with health care; GROUP 5 - received a news article
on citizens` civil rights, emphasizing that considerations of equality are more important than
considerations of differentiation when deciding on how to deal with privacy; GROUP 6 - received
a news article on citizens` civil rights, emphasizing that considerations of differentiation are
more important than considerations of equality when deciding on how to deal with privacy;
GROUP 7 - received a news article on citizens` civil rights, emphasizing both considerations of
equality and differentiation on how to deal with privacy.With respect to health care, our
expectation is that those assigned to group 2 were more likely to answer favorably to support
public health care when compared to those in groups 1, 3, and 4. Those assigned to group 3
were more likely to answer favorably to private health care than those in groups 1, 2, and 4.With
respect to civil rights and privacy, our expectation is that those assigned to group 5 were more
likely to answer favorably to support equality of privacy when compared to those in groups 1, 6,
and 7. Those assigned to group 6 were more likely to answer favorably to differentiation in
privacy than those in groups 1, 5, and 7. Finally, it is our expectation that those assigned to
group 7 were more likely to answer favorably to equality of privacy than those in group 1.The
sensation of having our opinion manipulated is certainly uncomfortable. However, our
colleagues who have studied frames found that the higher the individual`s level of schooling, the
lesser the individual`s vulnerability to media frame effects. You can also reduce your
vulnerability to media frame effects, by increasing your level of familiarity with the issue
discussed in the media.We appreciate to have your assistance in improving our knowledge. We
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