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Now I'm going to read you some statements about science and scientists. Please look at Card B19. How important are each of the following in making something scientific? F. The results of the research are consistent with common sense. (Would you say this is very important,pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?)
Importance of consistency with common sense in science · Asked in 1 wave, 2006 · 1,864 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very important | Pretty important | Not too important | Not important at all | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 41% | 35% | 16% | 8% | 1864 | ±3 | |
| Men | 42% | 34% | 15% | 9% | 804 | ±4 | |
| Women |
General Social Survey 2006 · 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 2006 | 2006-03-07 to 2006-08-07 | face to face | 4,510 | 1,864 |
| 40% |
| 37% |
| 17% |
| 7% |
| 1060 |
| ±4 |