Half or fewer Americans see science as influenced by best available evidence most of the time | Pew Research Center

November 30, 2017

Mixed Messages about Public Trust in Science

Half or fewer Americans see science as influenced by best available evidence most of the time

Half or fewer Americans see science as influenced by best available evidence most of the time

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Mixed Messages about Public Trust in Science
Many Americans are skeptical of scientific understanding, especially on climate, GM food safety
Public trust of information from scientists is higher than for industry leaders, news media, elected officials
Americans’ trust in military, scientists relatively high; trust in media, business leaders, elected officials low
Half or fewer Americans see science as influenced by best available evidence most of the time