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T.A. Car Alarm Study

We are conducting a study of car alarm noise in New York City and need your input. Please take a moment to answer the questions below. To vote, click "Cast Vote" after each survey question. 

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In the average week in New York City, how many times do you hear a car alarm go off?

 0

 1 to 3

 4 to 7

 7 to 10

 11 to 15

 16 to 25

 25+

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How many minutes does each instance of car alarm sound persist, on average?

 Less than one minute

 1 to 3 minutes

 3 to 5 minutes

 5 to 10 minutes

 More than 10 minutes

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Imagine that you could live in a new apartment exactly equal to your current apartment in every way except one: it is impossible to hear car alarm noise in the new place.
 
How much more rent would you be willing and able to pay per month for a car alarm-free apartment?

 $0

 $50

 $100

 $150

 $200

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Does car alarm noise ever interfere with your ability to sleep in New York City?

 Yes

 No

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Does car alarm noise ever interfere with your ability to do work in New York City?

 Yes

 No

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Does car alarm noise ever diminish your quality of life in New York City?

 Yes

 No

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Has a car alarm ever prompted you to take action against the noise?*

 Yes

 No

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*Examples of action might include damaging a car, leaving a note to the owner or calling the police
Has a car alarm ever prompted you to take some form of action against a possible car theft?**

 Yes

 No

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**Examples of action might include chasing off a thief, notifying an owner or calling the police

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