Science, Attitude towards/Trust in - Measurement Concept

Does the respondent trust science? Does the respondent feel positively towards science?
137 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

GODSGLRY from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q41c. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about science: Science helps to reveal God's glory RELYSCI from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q41a. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about science: We rely too much on science and not enough on faith SCIHOSTL from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q41g. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about science: Most scientists are hostile to religion SCIRELIG from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q41f. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about science: Science and religion are incompatible SCISOLUT from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q41b. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about science: Science will eventually provide the solutions to most of our problems SPNDSCI from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q38g. How do you feel about current government spending on the following? Supporting scientific research VCF9048 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
1984, 1992, 2004: Science and technology; 1986, 1988: Space and scientific research; 1990: the space program (see federal spending question text and notes preceding VCF0886) HUMANRES from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(humanres_w3) S:4. Scientists should be free to do any research, even on controversial subjects like human cloning, without interference from religious morals or teachings. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?) SCIDISC from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(scidiscovery_w3) S:2. [IF NOT RELIGIOUS, IF F:10=7 OR F:9=0, DK OR REF: 'My own views about religion have', ALL OTHERS, 'My own religious faith has'] been strengthened by some of the discoveries of science. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?) SCIENCE from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(sciencerel_w3) S:3. The findings of science and teachings of religion are entirely compatible with each other. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?) TEACHING from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(teachings_w3) S:1. The teachings of science and religion often ultimately conflict with each other. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?) ADVFRONT from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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. Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the federal government. BALPOS from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the benefits, or only slightly? CONSCI from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? Scientific community. HARMGOOD from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? B. Overall, modern science does more harm than good. INTSCI from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about new scientific discoveries? NATSCI from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Q. Supporting scientific research NEXTGEN from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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. Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation. SCIBNFTS from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now for another type of question. People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that, on balance, the benefits of scientific research have outweighed the harmful results, or have the harmful results of scientific research been greater than its benefits? SCIFAITH from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? A. We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith. SCIGRN from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? D. Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life. TOOFAST from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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. Science makes our way of life change too fast. ADVFRONT from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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. Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the Federal government. ANSCITST from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Scientists should be allowed to do research that causes pain and injury to animals like dogs and chimpanzees if it produces new information about human health problems. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree? BALNEG from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the harmful results, or only slightly? BALPOS from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the benefits, or only slightly? CONSCI from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? Scientific community. HARMGOOD from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Overall, modern science does more harm than good. INTSCI from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested in issues about new scientific discoveries? NATSCI from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. Q. Supporting scientific research NEXTGEN from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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. Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation. SCIBNFTS from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now for another type of question. People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that, on balance, the benefits of scientific research have outweighed the harmful results, or have the harmful results of scientific research been greater than its benefits? SCIMATH from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
The quality of science and mathematics education in American schools is inadequate. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree? SCISTUDY from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
When you read or hear the term scientific study, do you have a clear understanding of what it means, a general sense of what it means, or little understanding of what it means? TOOFAST from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
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. Science makes our way of life change too fast. TRUSTSCI from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
We trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith. VISSCI from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
How many times did you visit a science museum during the last year? CONSCI from General Social Survey, 2004
Confidence? Scientific Community. NATSCI from General Social Survey, 2004
Spending on supporting scientific research PROUDSCI from General Social Survey, 2004
How proud is respondent of...U.S. scientific and technological achievements SCI30 from General Social Survey, 2004
In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Science? ADVFRONT from General Social Survey, 2006
Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary. CONSCI from General Social Survey, 2006
I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? K. Scientific community LEADSCI from General Social Survey, 2006
Government decision makers should pay attention only to those scientific theories that have been accepted by leading scientists. NATSCI from General Social Survey, 2006
Are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? Q. Supporting scientific research NEXTGEN from General Social Survey, 2006
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. Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation. SCIBNFTS from General Social Survey, 2006
Now for another type of question. People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that, on balance, the benefits of scientific research have outweighed the harmful results, or have the harmful results of scientific research been greater than its benefits? SCIIMP1 from General Social Survey, 2006
Now I'm going to read you some statements about science and scientists. How important are each of the following in making something scientific? A. It is done by scientists employed in a university setting. Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific? SCIIMP2 from General Social Survey, 2006
How important are each of the following in making something scientific? B. The people who do it have advanced degrees in their field. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) SCIIMP3 from General Social Survey, 2006
How important are each of the following in making something scientific? C. The conclusions are based on solid evidence. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) SCIIMP4 from General Social Survey, 2006
How important are each of the following in making something scientific? D. The researchers carefully examine different interpretations of the results, even ones they disagree with. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) SCIIMP5 from General Social Survey, 2006
How important are each of the following in making something scientific? E. The results of the research are consistent with religious beliefs. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) SCIIMP6 from General Social Survey, 2006
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?) SCIIMP7 from General Social Survey, 2006
How important are each of the following in making something scientific? G. Other scientists repeat the experiment, and find similar results. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) SCIIMP8 from General Social Survey, 2006
How important are each of the following in making something scientific? H. The research takes place in a laboratory. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?) SCISPEC from General Social Survey, 2006
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. TOOFAST from General Social Survey, 2006
Science makes our way of life change too fast. WHICHSCI from General Social Survey, 2006
Research results from industry scientists are less reliable than those from university scientists. NOSHORTS from Houston Area Survey, 1982-2010
Agree/Disagree: Science will find a way of solving the problem of shortages of natural resources. (83) CONSCI from General Social Survey, 2000
Confidence? Scientific Community. HARMGOOD from General Social Survey, 2000
Overall, modern science does more harm than good. SCI30 from General Social Survey, 2000
In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Science? SCIFAITH from General Social Survey, 2000
We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith. SCIGRN from General Social Survey, 2000
Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life. CONSCI from General Social Survey, 2002
Confidence? Scientific Community. NATSCI from General Social Survey, 2002
Spending on supporting scientific research SCI30 from General Social Survey, 2002
In the past 30 days, how often have you visited a web site for: -- Science? CLONING from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2002
Do you favor or oppose scientific experimentation on the cloning of human beings? OBCLNING from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2002
(ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO OPPOSE SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTATION ON THE CLONING OF HUMAN BEINGS) Is your objection to research on human cloning based more on: CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1990
I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? Scientific Community. CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1996
I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? Scientific Community. PROUDSCI from General Social Survey, 1996
How proud are you of America in each of the following? E. Its scientific and technological achievements V082429C from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Order of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY in administration of federal spending items V083143 from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
(What about) science and technology? (Should federal spending on science and technology be increased, decreased, or kept about the same?) V083143A from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
IF R THINKS SPENDING ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SHOULD BE INCREASED/IF R THINKS SPENDING ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SHOULD BE DECREASED: Should it be increased a great deal, a moderate amount, or a little?/Should it be decreased a great deal, a moderate amount, or a little? V083143X from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
SUMMARY: Increase/decrease spending on science and technology Q10D from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Continental Dataset
When it comes to questions of right and wrong, which of the following do you look to most for guidance? Would you say . . . CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1988
Confidence? Scientific Community. DOUBTS3 from General Social Survey, 1988
How often have these problems caused doubts about your religious faith -- often, sometimes, or never. Conflict of faith and science. SCICHNG from General Social Survey, 1988
One trouble with science is that it makes our way of life change too fast. SCIMORAL from General Social Survey, 1988
One of the bad effects of science is that it breaks down people's ideas of right and wrong. SCIPRY from General Social Survey, 1988
Scientists always seem to be prying into things that they really ought to stay out of. SCISOLVE from General Social Survey, 1988
Here are some things that have been said about science. Would you tell me if you tend to agree or disagree with them? Science will solve our social problems like crime and mental illness. CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1991
I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? Scientific Community QN3A from U.S. Religious Knowledge Study, 2010
3.a And how often would you say you talk with family or friends about science frequently, occasionally, rarely or never? Q10D from U.S. Religious Landscape Survey - Alaska and Hawaii Dataset
When it comes to questions of right and wrong, which of the following do you look to most for guidance? Would you say . . . INFVALSC from Economic Values Survey, 1992
Do you think each of the following has too much influence in shaping our nation's goals and values, about the right amount of influence, or too little influence? -- scientists Q19E from Faith in Flux - Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S.
IF CONVERT NOW UNAFFILIATED, ASK: Next, modern science proves that religion is just superstition. Do you agree or disagree? CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1998
Confidence? Scientific Community. HARMGOOD from General Social Survey, 1998
Overall, modern science does more harm than good. TRUSTSCI from General Social Survey, 1998
Agree or disagree: We trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith AUTSCIEN from Life Choices, 1990
What, in your opinion, is the most believable authority in matters of truth? What science teaches us (see note 5 on the ARDA summary page) TECH from American National Election Studies, 2004
Should federal spending on SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be INCREASED, DECREASED, or kept ABOUT THE SAME? FAVHMCLN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2001
Now I am going to read you a list of some programs and proposals that are being discussed in this country today. For each one, please tell me whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose it. The next one is: allowing unrestricted scientific research related to human cloning. HARMMAN from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
Now a different kind of question… In the long run, do you think the scientific advances we are making will help or harm mankind? [Answered only if FORM = 2.] FRSCI_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
Do you feel that scientists are generally friendly toward religion, neutral toward religion, or unfriendly toward religion? (Q250G) SCIHURT from Trends in Political Values and Core Attitudes, 1987-2009
I am worried that science is going too far and is hurting society rather than helping it. (Q16EE) CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1976
As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much confidence would you say you have in: Scientific community CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1980
As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much confidence would you say you have in: Scientific community? CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1978
As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much confidence would you say you have in: Scientific community SALSCI from General Social Survey, 1978
Would you say that you and your friends think about the following item very often, sometimes, or almost never: The scientific community AD_SCIEN from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
How much do you personally admire people in each of these lines of work - A great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or none? - Scientists INC_SCI from Arts and Religion Survey, 1999
In the past five years, has your interest in each of the following been increasing, staying the same, or decreasing? - Science R4SCI from Survey On the Beliefs and Moral Values of America's Children, 1989
How important a role do you feel the following can have in solving America's problems - Scientists and inventors? (Not asked of elementary school students.) SCIHRT from December 2006 Values Update Survey
Do you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree, or completely disagree? I am worried that science is going too far and is hurting society rather than helping it. CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1994
Confidence? Scientific community. HARMGOOD from General Social Survey, 1994
Overall, modern science does more harm than good. SCIFAITH from General Social Survey, 1994
We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith. SCIGRN from General Social Survey, 1994
Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life. SCIWORSE from General Social Survey, 1994
Any change humans cause in nature- no matter how scientific- is likely to make things worse. SLV_SCI from Carnegie Council National Surveys of Higher Education, Graduate Student Sample (1975)
What contribution do you think each of the following could make to solving our society's problems? - More scientific knowledge. STB_CONS from Carnegie Council National Surveys of Higher Education, Graduate Student Sample (1975)
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements. (Mark one circle for each item.) - Scientists should publish their findings regardless of the possible consequences. STB_THRT from Carnegie Council National Surveys of Higher Education, Graduate Student Sample (1975)
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements. (Mark one circle for each item.) - Scientific progress these days is more of a threat than a positive contribution to human welfare. STB_UNDO from Carnegie Council National Surveys of Higher Education, Graduate Student Sample (1975)
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements. (Mark one circle for each item.) - A lot of scientific research would be better left undone. MODVIEWS from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (Salt Lake City Sample)
Following is a list of statements which are made from time to time on current social and political issues. Please indicate your opinion of each in the usual manner -- The LDS and other churches must adapt themselves and their teachings to the findings of science and modern developments CONSCI from General Social Survey, 1993
I am going to name some institutions in this country. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, would you say you have a great deal of confidence, only some confidence, or hardly any confidence at all in them? Scientific community HARMGOOD from General Social Survey, 1993
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Overall, modern science does more harm than good. SCIFAITH from General Social Survey, 1993
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith. SCIGRN from General Social Survey, 1993
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life. SCIWORSE from General Social Survey, 1993
How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Any change humans cause in nature—no matter how scientific—is likely to make things worse. Q22Q3 from Carnegie Foundation National Survey of Higher Education, Faculty Sample (1975)
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements: -- Scientists should publish their findings regardless of the possible consequences. SCIKNOW from Carnegie Foundation National Survey of Higher Education, Faculty Sample (1975)
What contribution do you think each of the following could make to solving our society's problems: -- More scientific knowledge? SCITHRT from Carnegie Foundation National Survey of Higher Education, Faculty Sample (1975)
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements: -- Scientific progress these days is more of a threat than a positive contribution to human welfare. PUBCONS from Carnegie Foundation National Survey of Higher Education, Faculty Sample (1984)
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements. -- Scientists should publish their findings regardless of the possible consequences SCHOLAR5 from Carnegie Foundation National Survey of Higher Education, Faculty Sample (1984)
Please indicate the extent of your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements. -- Scientific progress these days is more of a threat than a positive contribution to human welfare AGREE2EE from July 2003 Values Update Survey
[ASK ONLY IF FORM= 2 '2']Now I am going to read you another series of statements on some different topics. For each statement, please tell me if you completely agree with it, mostly agree with it, mostly DISagree with it or completely disagree with it. : I am worried that science is going too far and is hurting society rather than helping it SCIREL from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
Here are some more questions about religion. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with the following statements. If unsure, all things considered, do you tend to agree or disagree with -- Science and religion will always be in conflict. INFL_SCI from Religion and Diversity Survey, 2002-2003
Have any of the following had an important influence on your thinking about religion or spirituality: studying or reading about science? MODVIEWS from Salt Lake City and San Francisco Surveys of Mormons, 1967-1969 (San Francisco Sample)
Following is a list of statements which are made from time to time on current social and political issues. Please indicate your opinion of each in the usual manner -- The LDS and other churches must adapt themselves and their teachings to the findings of science and modern developments AREAS from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
In your opinion are there areas of study that scientists should leave alone? BLAME from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
ASKED ONLY OF RESPONDENTS WHO BELIEVE THERE IS A "MORAL CRISIS" IN THE WORLD TODAY: Is science in any way to blame? PUBKNOW from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
Does the public have enough knowledge about science and technology? SCICONF from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
In making decisions about the use of technology, how much influence should scientific experts have? SCIENCE from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
Which of the following statements is closest to your opinion regarding technology? SCIINFL from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
In making decisions about the use of technology, how much actual influence do scientific experts have? SCITECH from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
Overall, have modern science and technology made the world a better or worse place to live than it was 100 years ago? TECHIMP from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
Do you feel that science and technology are important in your life?