March 1, 2000
A total of 600 surveys were completed. Professional telemarketers made the calls between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on March 9-10, 2000.
The sample used was an RDD (Random Digit Dial) sample. The sample was geographically representative of the entire state of Florida and respondents were screened for voter registration. This survey has a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of + or – 4%.
Of the respondents, 87% had health insurance coverage.
Gender
Male............46%
Female.........54%
Age
18-34...........15%
35-49...........28%
50-64...........25%
65+..............32%
Voter Registration
Democrat......44%
Republican.....40%
Other.............15%
Philosophy
Very conservative........11%
Conservative................33%
Moderate.....................37%
Liberal.........................15%
Very liberal..................3%
Education
Some high school...........4%
High school grad............23%
Some college.................33%
College grad...................24%
Advanced Studies...........15%
Race
White.............................. 77%
Black...............................11%
Hispanic........................... 4%
Other............................... 6%