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:

• 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. 
  
  
• 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]