postlf3
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Question Do you believe there is a life after death? A. Of course, no one knows exactly what life after death would be like, but here are some ideas people have had. (HAND CARD AA) How likely do you feel each possibility is? Would you say very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all? (CIRCLE ONE NUMBER BESIDE EACH IDEA) 3. A life like the one here on earth only better.
Values
[1]very likely[2]somewhat likely[3]not too likely[4]not likely at all[NA(d)]don't know[NA(i)]iap[NA(j)]I don't have a job[NA(m)]dk, na, iap[NA(n)]no answer[NA(p)]not imputable[NA(r)]refused[NA(s)]skipped on web[NA(u)]uncodeable[NA(x)]not available in this release[NA(y)]not available in this year[NA(z)]see codebook
Overview
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Counts by year:
| year | iap | very likely | somewhat likely | not too likely | not likely at all | don't know | no answer | not available in this year | Total |
| 1983 | 389 | 341 | 339 | 254 | 216 | 51 | 9 | - | 1599 |
| 1984 | 278 | 348 | 348 | 254 | 184 | 45 | 16 | - | 1473 |
| Total | 667 | 689 | 687 | 508 | 400 | 96 | 25 | 0 | 3072 |