Majorities of Americans see scientists as intelligent, focused on solving real-world problems

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August 19, 2019

Most Americans have positive image of research scientists, but fewer see them as good communicators

Majorities of Americans see scientists as intelligent, focused on solving real-world problems

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Majorities of Americans see scientists as intelligent, focused on solving real-world problems

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Most Americans have positive image of research scientists, but fewer see them as good communicators
Americans with high science knowledge see scientists in a more positive light
Majorities of Americans see scientists as intelligent, focused on solving real-world problems
Democrats more likely than Republicans to see positive qualities in scientists

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