Each round of SOSS includes a set of basic demographic, economic, and political questions. These "core" questions provide a standard set of background variables and allow researchers to monitor change in the economic and political orientations of Michigan.
Demographic
- Age
- Ethnicity and Race
- Gender
- Marital Status
- Religion
- Education Level
- Employment
- Income
- Union Membership
- Place of Residence
- County
Economic
- Business Conditions
- Employment Situation
- Present, Future, and Past Financial Situation
Political
- Political Ideology
- Political Party Identification
- Approval of the President
- Approval of the Governor
- Most Important Community Problem (Winter rounds only)
- Trust in Government (Winter rounds only)
- Most Important Government Issue (Winter rounds only)