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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?… It is better to rely on the opinions of experts than the experiences of ordinary people.
Rely on experts rather than ordinary people's experiences · Asked in 1 wave, 2024 · 1,642 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 7% | 23% | 33% | 29% | 9% | 1642 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 10% | 33% | 29% | 23% | 5% | 452 | ±7 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 2024 · 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 2024 | 2024-04-05 to 2024-12-02 | mixed | 3,309 | 1,642 |
| 8% |
| 20% |
| 35% |
| 28% |
| 9% |
| 716 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 3% | 17% | 33% | 34% | 14% | 418 | ±7 |