This dataset covers ballots 227-231, and 233, spanning May, July, August, and November 1953. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows:
227 - May
This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians on issues of importance to the government and the country. The majority of the questions are politically based, asking about political parties and issues. The survey also includes sections that ask opinions on the possibility of a new Canadian flag, the Duke of Windsor, and mercy killing. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic, and social variables. Topics of interest include: the Canadian flag; the Canadian red ensign; divorce; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; England; family issues; the Federal election; high school students; homework; mercy killing; morality issues; murder; phone ownership; preferred political parties; suicide; the Union Jack; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.
228 - July
This Gallup poll aims to collect the political views of Canadians. It seeks thoughts on political parties, issues central to politics, and interest in elections, across various demographic, geographic and social groups. Topics of interest include: car ownership; farm problems; the federal election; health plans; high prices; labour problems; phone ownership; preferred political parties; taxation; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.
229 - July
This Gallup Poll aims to gather the Canadians' opinions of politics. Included is data regarding voting habits, election interest, favoured political parties, and attitudes towards the careers of politicians. Information regarding demographics, geographic location and social class was also collected from the respondents. Topics of interest include: car ownership; family problems; the federal election; phone ownership; political careers for the respondents' sons; political parties; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.
230 - July
This Gallup Poll focuses primarily on political topics. The survey seeks to ascertain the respondent's voting patterns and political leanings, along with their thoughts about what the government's highest priority should be following the Dominion election. Information was also collected so respondents could be grouped according to demographic, geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: car ownership; the federal election; the governing political party; the main job of the government; phone ownership; preferred political parties; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.
231 - August
This Gallup Poll explores Canadians' opinions of international and world affairs, events in Canada and current trends. Information regarding demographic, geographic and social groups was also collected. Topics of interest include: assets needed for marriage; Britain; car ownership; Dr. Kinsey; Canada's independence from Britain; phone ownership; politicians; price trends; the report on sex; Sir Winston Churchill; Syngman Rhee; voting behaviour; and wedding types. Basic demographics variables are also included.
233 - November
This Gallup poll surveys Canadians' opinions on current events in Canada. Questions relate to Christmas, gender issues, eating habits and the senate. Respondents were also asked question so they could be grouped according to geographic, demographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canada's food rules; car ownership; changes to how life is lived; Christmas gifts; comics; eating habits; federal elections; gender issues; illness; lotteries; the meaning of Christmas; phone ownership; preferred political parties; the senate; the sex of respondents' bosses; sweepstakes; union membership; and voting behaviour. Basic demographics variables are also included.
The codebook for this dataset is available through the UBC Library catalogue, with call number HN110.Z9 P84.
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