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I'm going to read to you some statements like those you might find in a newspaper or magazine article. For each statement, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree. E. Science is too concerned with theory and speculation to be of much use in making concrete government policy decisions that will affect the way we live.
Science too theoretical for use in government policy · Asked in 1 wave, 2006 · 1,864 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 6% | 31% | 52% | 11% | 1864 | ±3 | |
| White | 4% | 30% | 53% | 13% | 1385 | ±3 | |
| Black | 15% | 39% | 42% | 3% | 275 | ±8 |
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 |
| Hispanic | 11% | 38% | 44% | 7% | 130 | ±10 |
| Asian † | 9% | 17% | 67% | 7% | 56 | ±16 |
| Other † | Too few respondents | – | – | – | – | 18 | ±27 |