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R's in large-scale cross-sectional survey samples are generally clustered into areas. 3 analytical tools for exploiting the sample cluster for substantave analysis are illustrated: (1) The intra-class r coefficient (rho) is used as a measure of homogeneity of characteristics within clusters. (2) A comparison of the degree of homogeneity across types of questions indicates some sources of agreement. (3) The use of the sample cluster as the smallest unit of analysis explores other sources of agreement about the existence of a neighborhood org, the block club. The data are drawn from an area sample of Detroit Negroes (N=619) from 122 clusters of 3 to 8 D. U.'s. The homogeneity of opinions on several issues & beliefs about the existence of neighborhood problems & block clubs are found not to be greatly affected by demographic characteristics of R's. AA.

Perceptions of the opinions of others are examined on a variety of issues using data from 3 sample surveys of metropolitan Detroit. A great deal of inaccuracy in such perception is evident. 3 broad tendencies or patterns can be discerned: (1) "looking glass perceptions," the general propensity to believe that others' opinions are the same as one's own, (2) "conservative bias," the belief that the population is more conservative on racial issues that it actually is, & (3) limited response to reality constraints. The overall findings suggest that perceptions of public beliefs & attitudes are personally & socially constructed to a much larger degree than is often assumed. 4 Tables. AA.