Aufsatz(gedruckt)#11988
The evaporating independents: removing the 'Independent' option from the NES party identification question
In: Public opinion quarterly: journal of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, Band 52, Heft Summer 88
ISSN: 0033-362X
The number and composition of individuals identifying with no political party may change substantially when the 'Independent' option is omitted from the classic National Election Study (NES) party identification question. Data from 2 surveys of Vermont residents reveal that when the independent choice is not presented the percentage of self-identified independents drops significantly. (Abstract amended)