The Oklahoma Weather, Society and Government survey measures Oklahomans' perceptions of weather in our state, and also asks about their views on government policies and societal issues, to help understand how those perceptions and views might shape how Oklahomans use water and energy.
Since winter 2014, at the end of each meteorological season (winter, spring, summer and fall) the University of Oklahoma’s Center for Risk and Crisis Management (CRCM) has surveyed thousands of people all over the state of Oklahoma. Participants are selected randomly from all mailing addresses in the state; they are contacted by phone and are asked if they wish to be a survey respondent each season until spring 2018.
Below are codebooks for each season’s survey, along with a link to download the full dataset from all fielded waves. This site will be updated with additional data and supporting material as more surveys are administered.
Once you have submitted your information, an email will be sent to the address you specify with a link to download your requested data.
If data are utilized in research or teaching, please include the following acknowledgement in any publications or presentations. "Data were collected by the University of Oklahoma with support from the National Science Foundation under Grant No. IIA-1301789."
Wave Description: In the first wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was on obtaining baseline information and building the pool of respondents. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2013—February 2014 (winter 2014), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample
Time Period Referenced: December 2013—February 2014 (Winter 2014)
Dates of Collection: February 25 – April 6, 2014
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 602
Wave Description: In the second wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was on obtaining baseline information for newly recruited panelists and reaching the full 1,500 statewide respondents. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from March 2014—May 2014 (spring 2014), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample
Time Period Referenced: March 2014—May 2014 (Spring 2014)
Dates of Collection: May 28 – July 16, 2014
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 1,521
Wave Description: In the third wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was on obtaining baseline information for newly recruited panelists in two Special Study Areas, and maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents. Only panelists in the statewide sample received an abbreviated instrument in this wave. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from June 2014—August 2014 (summer 2014), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as a special seasonal question set related to gardening.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Payne and Cimarron watersheds
Time Period Referenced: June 2014—August 2014 (Summer 2014)
Dates of Collection: September 3 – November 3, 2014
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 1,983
Wave Description: In the fourth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was on obtaining baseline information for newly recruited panelists in five Special Study Areas, and maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents. Only members of the statewide sample and Oklahoma City and Payne watersheds received an abbreviated instrument in this wave. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from September 2014—November 2014 (fall 2014), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as one special question set related to gardening and an extended battery of health questions.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: September 2014—November 2014 (Fall 2014)
Dates of Collection: December 6, 2014 – February 8, 2015
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,469
Wave Description: In the fifth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was on obtaining once-yearly baseline information for all survey participants, and maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2014—February 2015 (winter 2015), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: December 2014—February 2015 (Winter 2015)
Dates of Collection: March 6 – April 27, 2015
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,798
Wave Description: In the sixth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from March—May 2015 (spring 2015), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as a special question set related to risk mitigation for high wind events.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: March 2015—May 2015 (Spring 2015)
Dates of Collection: June 4 – July 22, 2015
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,527
Wave Description: In the seventh wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from June—August 2015 (summer 2015), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as a special contingent valuation question set related to the Fort Cobb Watershed.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: June 2015—August 2015 (Summer 2015)
Dates of Collection: September 8 – October 23, 2015
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,532
Wave Description: In the eighth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from September—November 2015 (fall 2015), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as one special question set related to risk literacy and numeracy, one related to tornado knowledge, and one related to personality traits.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: September 2015—November 2015 (Fall 2015)
Dates of Collection: December 11, 2015 – February 1, 2016
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,636
Wave Description: In the ninth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was on obtaining once-yearly baseline information for all survey participants, and maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2015—February 2016 (winter 2016), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: December 2015—February 2016 (Winter 2016)
Dates of Collection: March 3 – April 18, 2016
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,586
Wave Description: In the tenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from March—May 2016 (spring 2016), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as one special question set related to land ownership and use in specific counties of Oklahoma, and one special question set related to experiences and behaviors related to specific storm systems occurring in Spring 2016 in Oklahoma.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: March 2016—May 2016 (Spring 2016)
Dates of Collection: June 7 – July 23, 2016
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,528
Wave Description: In the eleventh wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from June—August 2016 (summer 2016), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as one special question set related to wildfires in Oklahoma.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: June 2016—August 2016 (Summer 2016)
Dates of Collection: September 8 – October 23, 2016
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,567
Wave Description: In the twelfth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from September—November 2016 (fall 2016), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as: one special question set related to prescribed fires in Oklahoma; one special question set related to energy mix, solar energy generation and net metering; and one special question set related to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: September 2016—November 2016 (Fall 2016)
Dates of Collection: December 5, 2016 – January 17, 2017
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,547
Wave Description: In the thirteenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was on obtaining once-yearly baseline information for all survey participants, and maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2016—February 2017 (winter 2017), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included a special question set on hail damage and insurance and a set on cultural cognition.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: December 2016—February 2017 (Winter 2017)
Dates of Collection: March 9 – April 17, 2017
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,581
Wave Description: In the fourteenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from March 2017—May 2017 (spring 2017) and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, and behavior related to weather and energy use. The survey also included a special question set on the ecological impacts of extreme weather, a set on the Northwest Oklahoma Complex wildfires, and a set on health care/the Affordable Care Act.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: March 2017—May 2017 (Spring 2017)
Dates of Collection: June 1 – July 24, 2017
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,314
Wave Description: In the fifteenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from June 2017—August 2017 (summer 2017) and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, and behavior related to weather and energy use. The survey also included an expanded question set regarding detailed temperature perceptions, a set on access to personal information and online privacy, and a set on unmanned aircraft systems.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: June 2017—August 2017 (Summer 2017)
Dates of Collection: September 5 – October 21, 2017
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,423
Wave Description: In the sixteenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from September 2017—November 2017 (fall 2017) and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, and behavior related to weather and energy use. The survey also included an expanded question set regarding detailed temperature perceptions, an expanded set on severe weather preparedness and communication, a flood insurance question set, and a set on prescribed fires.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: September 2017—November 2017 (Fall 2017)
Dates of Collection: December 8, 2017 – January 31, 2018
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,419
Wave Description: In the seventeenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2017—February 2018 (winter 2018), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included an expanded question set regarding severe weather preparedness and behaviors, an expanded set on global warming beliefs, and a set on weather forecasts.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: December 2017—February 2018 (winter 2018)
Dates of Collection: March 8, 2018 – May 14, 2018
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,342
Wave Description: In the eighteenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining the full 1,500 statewide respondents and recruited panelists across all five Special Study Areas. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from March 2018—May 2018 (spring 2018), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use. The survey also included an expanded question set regarding detailed temperature perceptions, an expanded set on global warming, and a set on wildfire.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample with over samples in the Oklahoma City, Cimarron, Canadian, Kiamichi, and Washita watersheds
Time Period Referenced: March 2018—May 2018 (spring 2018)
Dates of Collection: June 4, 2018 – July 23, 2018
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,246
Wave Description: In the nineteenth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining maximum participation from all statewide participants. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2018—February 2019 (winter 2019), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included expanded question sets regarding water reuse and infrastructure, expectations regarding future changes in weather and climate, and policy tradeoffs surrounding carbon issues.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample
Time Period Referenced: December 2018—February 2019 (winter 2019)
Dates of Collection: March 19, 2019 – April 17, 2019
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,501
Wave Description: In the twentieth wave of the M-SISNet, the focus was maintaining maximum participation from all statewide participants. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from June 2019—August 2019 (summer 2019), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included expanded question sets regarding water reuse and infrastructure, expectations regarding future changes in weather and climate, and information and trust surrounding climate change issues.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample
Time Period Referenced: June 2019—August 2019 (summer 2019)
Dates of Collection: September 6, 2019 – October 19, 2019
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,488
Wave Description: The twenty-first wave of the M-SISNet was a supplemental wave of data collection complementary to the goals of the first 20 waves. In this wave, there was a continued focus on maximum participation from all statewide participants. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2019—February 2020 (winter 2020), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included expanded question sets regarding temperature variability and long term future predictions of climate, perceptions related to policy issues and competing policy pressures, and trust in institutions.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample
Time Period Referenced: December 2019—February 2020 (winter 2020)
Dates of Collection: March 9, 2020 – April 20, 2020
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,426
Wave Description: The twenty-second wave of the M-SISNet was a supplemental wave of data collection complementary to the goals of the first 20 waves. In this wave, there was a continued focus on maximum participation from all statewide participants. The instrument focused heavily on the time period from December 2019—February 2020 (winter 2020), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included expanded question sets regarding long term future predictions of climate, wildfire, level of support for various land management practices and policies, perceptions of landscape changes, and infrastructure.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample
Time Period Referenced: June—August 2020 (summer 2020)
Dates of Collection: September 9, 2020 – October 28, 2020
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 2,229
Wave Description: In this cross sectional comparison survey, the focus was to utilize a different method of data collection using a large national survey vendor and to utilize a nationwide sample. The survey focused heavily on the time period from June 2018—August 2018 (summer 2018), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included an expanded question set regarding electrical outages and an expanded set on policies related to climate change mitigation.
Geographic Coverage: Nationwide
Time Period Referenced: June 2018—August 2018 (summer 2018)
Dates of Collection: September 5, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 1,800
Post Stratification Weights: If using these data to generalize to the population, we recommend using the calculated post stratification weights (includes: gender, race, ethnicity, age, Census region), located within the dataset as “weightfactor.”
Wave Description: In this cross sectional comparison survey, the focus was to utilize a different method of data collection using a large national survey vendor and to utilize a statewide sample. The survey focused heavily on the time period from June 2018—August 2018 (summer 2018), and included seasonally-appropriate questions on perceptions of weather and climate, behavior related to weather and energy use, as well as background demographics and underlying belief system question sets. The survey also included an expanded question set regarding electrical outages and an expanded set on policies related to climate change mitigation.
Geographic Coverage: Statewide Oklahoma sample
Time Period Referenced: June 2018—August 2018 (summer 2018)
Dates of Collection: September 12, 2018 – October 7, 2018
Unit of Observation: Household
Number of Respondents: 1,657
Post Stratification Weights: If using these data to generalize to the population, we recommend using the calculated post stratification weights (includes: gender, race, ethnicity, age), located within the dataset as “weightfactor.”
Center for Risk & Crisis Management
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Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-1720
crcm@ou.edu
This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. IIA-1301789.
