This directory contains the data behind the story The Rock Isn’t Alone: Lots Of People Are Worried About ‘The Big One’.
earthquake_data.csv
contains the following variables:
Header | Definition |
---|---|
In general, how worried are you about earthquakes? |
Not at all worried, not so worried, somewhat worried, very worried, extremely worried |
How worried are you about the “Big One,” a massive, catastrophic earthquake? |
Not at all worried, not so worried, somewhat worried, very worried, extremely worried |
Do you think the "Big One" will occur in your lifetime? |
Yes, No |
Have you ever experienced an earthquake? |
Yes, one or more minor ones; Yes, one or more major ones; No |
Have you or anyone in your household taken any precautions for an earthquake (packed an earthquake survival kit, prepared an evacuation plan, etc.)? |
Yes, No |
How familiar are you with the San Andreas Fault line? |
Not at all familiar, not so familiar, somewhat familiar, very familiar, extremely familiar |
How familiar are you with the Yellowstone Supervolcano? |
Not at all familiar, not so familiar, somewhat familiar, very familiar, extremely familiar |
Age |
18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+ |
What is your gender? |
Male, Female |
How much total combined money did all members of your HOUSEHOLD earn last year? |
1$0 to $9,999; $10,000 to $24,999; $25,000 to $49,999; $50,000 to $74,999; $75,000 to $99,999; $100,000 to $124,999; $125,000 to $149,999; $150,000 to $174,999; $175,000 to $199,999; $200,000 and up; Prefer not to answer |
US Region |
East North Central, East South Central, Middle Atlantic, Mountain, New England, Pacific, South Atlantic, West North Central, West South Central |