MIDDLE TENNESSEE POLL INTERVIEWER
SCRIPT
Fall 1998
Start here: Hello. This is (your name), a student calling from
Middle Tennessee State University. We're conducting a telephone opinion
survey of Middle Tennessee. I'd like to ask a few questions of the youngest
male, 18 years of age or older, who is now at home.
If no male at home, ask: May I please speak with the oldest female,
18 years of age or older, who is now at home?
When the person you need to speak to is on the line:
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Reintroduce yourself if necessary: Hello. This is (your name), a
student calling from Middle Tennessee State University. We're conducting
a telephone opinion survey of Middle Tennessee.
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Ask: We'd like to ask you for your opinions on some important questions
about the upcoming elections, public affairs, and other major issues in
Middle Tennessee. This is a very important year for this area, and your
opinions are especially valuable to us. Your responses will be kept completely
confidential. And of course you can skip any question you'd rather not
answer. May I continue? [GO TO FIRST QUESTION]