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In general, do you feel that surveys usually serve a good purpose or do you feel that they are usually a waste of time and money?
Whether surveys serve a good purpose · Asked in 1 wave, 1982 · 1,860 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Good purpose | Depends | Waste of time and $ | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 77% | 8% | 15% | 1860 | ±3 | |
| Urban | 76% | 7% | 17% | 642 | ±5 | |
| Suburban | 77% | 8% | 14% | 658 | ±5 | |
| Rural | 76% | 9% | 14% | 560 | ±5 |
General Social Survey 1982 · 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 1982 | 1982-02-11 to 1982-04-27 | face to face | 1,860 | 1,860 |