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I'm going to read some statements that give reasons why a person's life turns out well or poorly. (HAND CARD BZ TO RESPONDENT.) As I read each one, tell me whether you think it is very important, important, somewhat important, or not at all important for how somebody's life turns out? E. It's just a matter of chance.
Chance as a reason for how life turns out · Asked in 1 wave, 1993 · 1,606 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very important | Important | Somewhat important | Not at all important | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 4% | 17% | 38% | 41% | 1606 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 4% | 18% | 40% | 38% | 301 | ±7 | |
| 30–44 | 2% |
General Social Survey 1993 · 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 1993 | 1993-02-05 to 1993-04-26 | face to face | 1,606 | 1,606 |
| 15% |
| 43% |
| 39% |
| 561 |
| ±5 |
| 45–64 | 4% | 16% | 34% | 46% | 437 | ±5 |
| 65+ | 6% | 19% | 31% | 44% | 302 | ±6 |