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(HAND CARD G1) Please answer the following questions about yourself by indicating the extent of your agreement using the following scale: Strongly disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, and Strongly agree. Be as honest as you can throughout, and try not to let your responses to one question influence your response to other questions. There are no right or wrong answers. Do you agree or disagree that... In uncertain times, I usually expect the best.
Expecting the best in uncertain times · Asked in 1 wave, 2016 · 1,458 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 5% | 14% | 19% | 47% | 15% | 1458 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 2% | 15% | 24% | 45% | 14% | 266 | ±8 | |
| 30–44 |
General Social Survey 2016 · 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 2016 | 2016-04-05 to 2016-11-19 | face to face | 2,867 | 1,458 |
| 7% |
| 18% |
| 17% |
| 43% |
| 16% |
| 380 |
| ±6 |
| 45–64 | 6% | 15% | 17% | 48% | 14% | 522 | ±5 |
| 65+ | 2% | 7% | 20% | 54% | 16% | 285 | ±7 |