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According to the theory of evolution, human beings, as we know them today, developed from earlier species of animals. (Is that true or false?)
Evolution theory: humans developed from earlier species · Asked in 1 wave, 2012 · 485 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | True | False | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 79% | 21% | 485 | ±5 | |
| Democrats | 78% | 22% | 170 | ±10 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 81% | 19% | 176 | ±9 | |
| Republicans | 76% | 24% | 114 | ±11 |
General Social Survey 2012 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2012 | 2012-03-20 to 2012-09-05 | face to face | 1,974 | 485 |