Question Wording

So, we will specifically focus on BC Politics. And thus through the magic of copy and pasting:

Which of the following do you use most frequently to obtain information in regards to BC provincial politics? or Which of the following do you use most frequently to obtain information in regards to BC provincial politics? You may choose more than one.

1. Print (e.g. Vancouver Sun, National Post, Metro) 2. Online news services (e.g. cbc.ca, vancouversun.com, thetyee.ca) 3. Canadian television (e.g. CBC, Global) 4. Social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook) 5. Other (Political Party websites)

(Should we include that they can choose more than one? Or do we only want one answer? I say more than one answer.)

Since we are focusing on BC politics, Kristen I like the survey question you posted earlier : In regards to the most recent, past provincial election, did you: A) Vote B) Not Vote C) Were Not Eligible D) Prefer Not to Answer. I think this is a great starter questions because right of the bat we will be able to see that are respondents had some knowledge or interests about politics. This is a good basic questions because if the people voted in the past we would know that they were somewhat aware politically. This could be a good segway into more specific questions regarding media effect and how it effected there political turnout. But I also want to note that just because the respondent says he/she did not vote, it does not mean that his answers to the rest of the questions will be invalid, just that we as surveyors will know different ways that conclusions can be drawn after finishing the survey.