2018-Distinguishing-Between-Factual-and-Opinion ...

⚖️ Weighting - weight: Use this variable for all analyses. It ensures representativeness of the U.S. adult population. 📊 Data Structure - Shortform Dataset: Each row represents a single respondent. Identifier: CaseID - Longform Dataset: Each row represents one of eight statements shown with news outlet attribution. Identifier: caseid_statement 🧠 Key Variables and Indices - Political Awareness Index (index_politicalawareness): Combines political knowledge and interest in government. - Categories: High, Moderate, Low - News Engagement Index (index_newsengage): Measures frequency of news-related actions and conversational leadership.