The statistic presents data on the share of internet users who prefer broadcast television over on-demand TV in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2016, by age. Based on a 5-point scale in which 5 meant a preference for watching broadcast TV, the average point score for respondents aged 55 to 64 was 3.7, therefore showing a preference for broadcast TV over on-demand TV.
Share of internet users who prefer broadcast TV over on-demand TV in the United States in 4th quarter 2016, by age
The source provides the following information about the methodology: "Respondents are asked to select a point on a 5-point scale to best describe their preference for watching broadcast or on-demand TV. On this scale, 1= I prefer watching TV shows via on-demand, catch-up or streaming services, and 5= I prefer watching TV shows as they are broadcast live on regular television channels."
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "For each of these sets of statements, please select the point on the scale that best describes you - are you at one end of the scale or somewhere in the middle?"
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GWI. (February 16, 2017). Share of internet users who prefer broadcast TV over on-demand TV in the United States in 4th quarter 2016, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677296/broadcast-on-demand-tv-preference-usa/
GWI. "Share of internet users who prefer broadcast TV over on-demand TV in the United States in 4th quarter 2016, by age." Chart. February 16, 2017. Statista. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677296/broadcast-on-demand-tv-preference-usa/
GWI. (2017). Share of internet users who prefer broadcast TV over on-demand TV in the United States in 4th quarter 2016, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677296/broadcast-on-demand-tv-preference-usa/
GWI. "Share of Internet Users Who Prefer Broadcast Tv over On-demand Tv in The United States in 4th Quarter 2016, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Feb 2017, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677296/broadcast-on-demand-tv-preference-usa/
GWI, Share of internet users who prefer broadcast TV over on-demand TV in the United States in 4th quarter 2016, by age Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677296/broadcast-on-demand-tv-preference-usa/ (last visited November 13, 2024)
Share of internet users who prefer broadcast TV over on-demand TV in the United States in 4th quarter 2016, by age [Graph], GWI, February 16, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/677296/broadcast-on-demand-tv-preference-usa/