Have you used a computer while you have been a student at this institution?

scale: Yes- skip to next question, No

If you do not use a computer, why not? (Mark all that apply)

scale: selected, not selected

Not in 2001.
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• do not have access to one

• my courses do not require it

• not interested

• do not need to

• do not know how to use one

• they make me nervous

• other (please specify)

Do you have any of the following electronic or computing devices?

scale: selected, not selected

Only in 2001.
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• Cell phone

• VCR

• PDA (Palm, etc.)

• Video game console

How old were you when you first started using a computer?

scale: write-in
For analysis, this variable was collapsed into: under 10, 10 to 11, 12 to 13, 14 to 15, 16 to 18, 19-20, 21 to 22, 23 to 24, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 and over.

Not in 1998.
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How old were you when you first started using a computer? Never

scale: selected, not selected

Do you have a computer?

scale: yes, no

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How many computers do you have?

scale: 1, 2, more than 2.

Only on 2001.
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How would you describe your computer? I. Quality

scale: state of the art, good quality, a basic computer, outdated and inadequate

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How would you describe your computer? II. Type

scale: notebook/laptop/powerbook, desktop, computerized typewriter

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How would you describe your computer? III. Operating System

scale: Windows/DOS, just DOS, Windows 95, MAC/OS, do not know, other (1998)
just DOS, Windows, MAC/OS, do not know, other, please specify (2001)
Windows/DOS, just DOS, Windows 95/98, MAC/OS, do not know, other, please specify

How did you obtain your computer?

scale: borrowing family's or friends computer, bought specifically for you by your family, bought by you, hand-me-down from family or friend.

How often do you let another student use your computer?

scale: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day

In 1998 as a list item: let another student use my computer
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Do you connect your computer to the Internet?

scale: Yes (skip to #18), No (continue with #17) (2001)
Yes (go to #17), No (Leonard 2000)
Yes (go to #18), No (Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998, Leonard 1998, Williamson 1999, Compton 2000)

If you do not connect your computer to the Internet, why not? (Check all that are appropriate)

scale: selected, not selected

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• not aware of the service

• the cost is too high

• my computer is not compatible

• too complicated

• not interested

• can use the labs at university (college)

• can use public community access computers

• can use Internet cafe or commercial site

• can use friend's computer which is connected

• can use family's computer which is connected

• can use employer's computer which is connected.

In a typical week approximately how much time do you spend using these computers? (mark all that apply)

scale: not at all, up to 1 hour, 2 to 5 hours, 6 to 10 hours, 11-15 hours, 16-20 hours, over 20 hours.(2001)
not at all, up to 1 hour, up to 2 hours, up to 3 hours, up to 4 hours, up to 5 hours, over 5 hours, over 10 hours.(before 2001)

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• university (college) computer

• own computer

• family's computer

• friend's computer

• other computer

• total time for all computers

• employer's computer

• community access computer

• commercial service/Internet cafe

In a typical week during term, how many hours do you spend playing the following types of video or computer games?

scale: none, up to 1 hour, 2 to 5 hours, 6 to 10 hours, 11 to 15 hours, 16 to 20 hours, over 20 hours.

Only in 2001.
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• games over the Internet

• standalone games on a computer

• network games over a LAN connection (not the Internet)

• video games on a video game machine

• total time for all computer or video games

If you play computer or video games please list your favorite games

scale: write-in

In a typical week during high school, how many hours a week did you play computer or video games?

scale: none, up to 1 hour, 2 to 5 hours, 6 to 10 hours, 11 to 15 hours, 16 to 20 hours, over 20 hours. (2001)
not at all , up to 1 hour, up to 5 hours, up to 10 hours, up to 20 hours, over 20 hours.(2000)

Only in 2000 and 2001.
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In a typical week during term how many hours a week do you play Computer or video Games?

scale: not at all, up to1 hour, up to 5 hours, up to 10 hours, up to 20 hours, over 20 hours

Where are you likely to use the following programs?

scale: selected, not selected
On: university computer, own computer, family's computer, friend's computer, other computer (2001)
university computer, own computer, family's computer, friend's computer, employer's computer, community access computer, commercial service/Internet cafe (before 2001)

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• email

• word processing

• chat (using ICQ, IRC, etc.,)

• group messaging (newsgroups, listservs, collaborative messaging)

• presentation software

• web browser

• data analysis and spreadsheets

• games

• newsreader

• collaborative messaging

• chat (using FirstClass/using LearnLink)

How would you rate the adequacy of the following computer resources for your educational needs?

scale: totally inadequate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 perfect for my needs, 6 not applicable

Not in 1998.
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• University provided computers

• Your own computer

• Other equipment that you have access to