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Survey Template

To ensure accurate carbon footprint calculations, your dataset should follow the Qualtrics-compatible format we provide. Please do not change variable names unless you update the function internals. Below is a list of key columns expected by SECFC, along with their corresponding survey question descriptions:

Variable Name Description
Q39 Consent and agreement to participate
CL_01_ClothingPurcha Frequency of clothing purchases
CL_03_MonthlyEx_9 Monthly spending on food delivery (USD)
CL_03_MonthlyEx_10 Monthly spending on dining out (USD)
CL_03_MonthlyEx_11 Monthly spending on hotel stays (USD)
CL_03_MonthlyEx_12 Monthly spending on tobacco (USD)
CL_03_MonthlyEx_13 Monthly spending on alcohol and beverages (USD)
CL_03_MonthlyEx_14 Monthly spending on entertainment (USD)
CL_03_MonthlyEx_15 Monthly spending on healthcare (USD)
F_01_DietaryHabits_5 Weekly frequency of meat-based meals (0–14)
F_01_DietaryHabits_6 Weekly frequency of vegan meals (0–14)
F_01_DietaryHabits_7 Weekly frequency of vegetarian meals (0–14)
F_01_DietaryHabits_4 Weekly frequency of dairy meals (0–14)
T_01_CarUsage Frequency of car use (e.g., “5-6 days”)
T_02_CarType Type of car (e.g., Gasoline, EV)
T_03_CarDistance Average car distance on driving days
T_04_PublicTransport Frequency of public transport use
T_05_PublicTransport Commute distance using public transport
T_06_AirTravelLong Long-distance flights per year
T_07_AirTravelShort Short-distance flights per year
T_08_LongDistanceTra Frequency of long-distance transport use (rail, intercity bus)
EH_02_ElectricityBil_1 Monthly electricity bill (USD)
EH_03_ElectricityBil_1 Annual electricity bill (USD)
EH_05_NaturalGasBill_1 Monthly natural gas bill (USD)
EH_06_NaturalGasBill_1 Annual natural gas bill (USD)
PETS_4 Number of cats owned
PETS_5 Number of dogs owned
SD_06_HouseholdSize_17 Number of adults in household
SD_06_HouseholdSize_18 Number of children in household
SD_06_HouseholdSize_19 Number of seniors in household
SD_07_Country Country of residence
SD_08_ZipCode U.S. Zip code (for regional analysis)