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How often do you think you can trust the results of surveys, Do you think they are almost always right, right most of the time, only some of the time, or hardly ever right?
Trust in the accuracy of survey results · Asked in 1 wave, 1982 · 1,860 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Almost always | Most of the time | Some of the time | Hardly ever | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 9% | 42% | 44% | 5% | 1860 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 9% | 44% | 43% | 4% | 866 | ±4 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 8% |
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 |
| 40% |
| 46% |
| 5% |
| 621 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 8% | 43% | 45% | 5% | 351 | ±7 |