PCHS Internet Survey Results
by PCHS Journalism Class
October 08, 2007
September 2007 PCHS Internet Usage Survey Results
(193 respondents, grades 9-12)
Do you have a computer in your household?
Yes= 175
No= 18
Do you have Internet access?
Yes= 167
No= 20
What type of Internet connection do you have?
Dial up = 49
DSL= 119
How many hours a day do you spend on the Internet?
0-1 hour -- 105
2-3 hours -- 54
4-5 hours -- 12
6 or more – 17
What do you mainly use the Internet for?
49 -- Homework
39 -- Researching
116 -- Instant Messaging/E-mailing
73 -- Downloading Music
47 -- Playing Games
Which of these social networking sites do you use (circle all that apply).
90 -- MySpace
84 -- Facebook
60 -- Bebo
12 – MyYearbook
Do your parents monitor what you do on the computer?
64 -- Yes
95 – No
Do you buy products off the Internet?
90 -- Yes
95 -- No
Have you ever posted personal information, such as your first and last name or city and state, on the Internet?
138 -- Yes
54 -- No