Author: Dr. Ted Palys
Company: Palys & Associates

A Quick Survey of Crim 320-ers

Please do not put your name anywhere on the survey. It is intended to be taken anonymously. The data will be used for your SPSS exercises in tutorial.

Question | Response
First, please indicate your gender | Male        Female
In what year were you born? | 19 ____

Where were you born?

In lower mainland, BC
 In BC, but outside the lower mainland
 In Canada, but outside BC
 In North America, but outside Canada
 Outside of North America

What is your career preference in criminology?

To go to graduate and/or law school and become an academic/researcher at a university
 To teach criminology at a college or other non-university teaching institution
 Work in  a Probation or Parole setting
 Policing/Security
 Be a practising lawyer
 Engage in policy development and/or research in a government or agency context
 Other criminology-related role (please specify) ____________________
 My career aspirations are not related to criminology
 Not sure yet what I'd prefer

Next I'd like to ask some questions regarding a number of different social issues. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Canada's military should continue primarily in a "peacekeeping" rather than "military" role.

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

Canada should do everything it can to foster its image as an open country that values human rights.

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

Canadians, in general, are a tolerant people who value cultural diversity.

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

Current immigration levels are too high; fewer immigrants should be let in the country each year.

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

They say that when it comes to pets, there are "cat" people, and there are "dog" people. Which are you?

A cat person
 A dog person
 Other (please specify) ___________________

The major league baseball playoffs are currently taking place. Who do you think will win the World Series?

The New York Yankees
 The Atlanta Braves
 The Cleveland Indians
 The Houston Astros
 The San Diego Padres
  I don't know or care

Since the current semester began (i.e., within the last month), which of the following have you done? (check all that apply)

Engaged in some sort of team-based athletic activity (e.g., volleyball, hockey, baseball, etc)
  Engaged in some sort of more individualistic athletic activity (e.g., jogging, swimming, biking)
  Gone to a movie
  Attended a sporting event as a spectator
  Gone to a pub or bar with friends
  Relaxed in front of the TV
  Listened to music

In terms of provincial politics, if an election were held in BC next week, which of the following parties would you be most likely to vote for?

The Green Party
  The NDP
  The Liberals
  The Reform Party
  Not sure who I would vote for

Using the scale at right, indicate how important it is to you that your ideal mate/partner have each of the following attributes.

1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Not essential                                        Essential

Well-educated: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Physically attractive: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Financially secure: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Good sense of humour: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Intelligent: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
On a lighter note, next is the Palys Spelling/Grammar Quiz. At left you will see a brief sentence. In the box at right, please indicate whether you believe that the sentence is correct or incorrect in its grammar and spelling.

Bob and Carol came by our home today. Their going to visit us again soon.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

We wondered what it would take to get into law school.  Dmitri told us the main criteria is your LSAT score.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

Carlos and Susan went to the PNE. We would of gone with them, but couldn't get the day off.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

Ginger and Bartholomew were studying for an important exam, and went home to peruse their notes.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

Thanks for taking the time to fill this out.

A Quick Survey of Crim 320-ers

Please do not put your name anywhere on the survey. It is intended to be taken anonymously. The data will be used for your SPSS exercises in tutorial.

Question | Response
First, please indicate your gender | Male        Female
In what year were you born? | 19 ____

Where were you born?

In lower mainland, BC
 In BC, but outside the lower mainland
 In Canada, but outside BC
 In North America, but outside Canada
 Outside of North America

What is your career preference in criminology?

To go to graduate and/or law school and become an academic/researcher at a university
 To teach criminology at a college or other non-university teaching institution
 Work in  a Probation or Parole setting
 Policing/Security
 Be a practising lawyer
 Engage in policy development and/or research in a government or agency context
 Other criminology-related role (please specify) ____________________
 My career aspirations are not related to criminology
 Not sure yet what I'd prefer

Next I'd like to ask some questions regarding a number of different social issues. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

It seems that many traditional Canadian values are being undermined these days.

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

The unemployment level in Canada is far too high..

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

There is far too much many spent these days on social welfare services.

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

Current immigration levels are too high; fewer immigrants should be let in the country each year.

Disagree strongly
 Disagree somewhat
 Neither Agree nor Disagree, or Don't Know
 Agree Somewhat
 Agree Strongly

They say that when it comes to pets, there are "cat" people, and there are "dog" people. Which are you?

A cat person
 A dog person
 Other (please specify) ___________________

The major league baseball playoffs are currently taking place. Who do you think will win the World Series?

The New York Yankees
 The Atlanta Braves
 The Cleveland Indians
 The San Diego Padres
  I don't know or care

Since the current semester began (i.e., within the last month), which of the following have you done? (check all that apply)

Engaged in some sort of team-based athletic activity (e.g., volleyball, hockey, baseball, etc)
  Engaged in some sort of more individualistic athletic activity (e.g., jogging, swimming, biking)
  Gone to a movie
  Attended a sporting event as a spectator
  Gone to a pub or bar with friends
  Relaxed in front of the TV
  Listened to music

In terms of provincial politics, if an election were held in BC next week, which of the following parties would you be most likely to vote for?

The Green Party
  The NDP
  The Liberals
  The Reform Party
  Not sure who I would vote for

Using the scale at right, indicate how essential it is to you that your mate/partner have each of the following attributes.

1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Not essential                                        Essential

Well-educated: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Physically attractive: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Financially secure: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Good sense of humour: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Strong sex drive: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
Intelligent: | 1        2        3        4       5       6       7
On a lighter note, next is the Palys Spelling/Grammar Quiz. At left you will see a brief sentence. In the box at right, please indicate whether you believe that the sentence is correct or incorrect in its grammar and spelling.

Bob and Carol came by our home today. Their going to visit us again soon.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

We wondered what it would take to get into law school.  Dmitri told us the main criteria is your LSAT score.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

Carlos and Susan went to the PNE. We would of gone with them, but couldn't get the day off.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

Ginger and Bartholomew were studying for an important exam, and went home to peruse their notes.

The sentence is completely correct.
 The sentence is incorrect in some way. The error is:

Thanks for taking the time to fill this out.