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Many people who want to volunteer for service in the armed forces Do not have the necessary basic skills like reading, writing and arithmetic. Do you think the armed forces should refuse to accept such volunteers, or should they accept them and give them the necessary education?
Armed forces and volunteers lacking basic skills · Asked in 1 wave, 1984 · 1,473 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Refuse to accept | Accept & educate | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 17% | 83% | 1473 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 14% | 86% | 545 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 18% | 82% | 528 | ±6 | |
| Republicans | 21% | 79% | 370 | ±6 |
General Social Survey 1984 · 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 1984 | 1984-02-06 to 1984-04-20 | face to face | 1,473 | 1,473 |