Survey yearStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
201426%70%2%2%12,132
200722%73%3%3%9,963
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Views about environmental regulation among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…

Religious traditionStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Buddhist17%80%1%1%202
Catholic33%63%2%3%2,068
Evangelical Protestant38%59%2%2%636
Hindu26%73%1%< 1%119
Historically Black Protestant39%59%1%1%177
Jewish14%83%2%< 1%513
Mainline Protestant29%67%1%2%1,841
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")23%73%2%2%5,713
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are ages…

Views about environmental regulation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy27%33%25%16%2,906
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost30%36%22%12%8,606
Neither/both equally22%38%25%15%244
Don't know28%29%25%18%196
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Generational cohort among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Views about environmental regulationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy17%16%27%30%10%1%2,906
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost19%20%28%27%7%1%8,606
Neither/both equally15%17%28%28%12%1%244
Don't know17%16%23%27%13%3%196
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Gender composition among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Views about environmental regulationMenWomenSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy65%35%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost53%47%8,736
Neither/both equally64%36%252
Don't know49%51%205
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Racial and ethnic composition among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Views about environmental regulationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy71%6%6%14%4%2,886
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost73%6%5%12%4%8,634
Neither/both equally68%7%6%13%7%237
Don't know62%2%6%26%4%198
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Immigrant status among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Views about environmental regulationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy13%12%74%2,913
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost14%13%73%8,648
Neither/both equally15%10%75%250
Don't know25%12%63%197
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Income distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have a household income of…

Views about environmental regulationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy31%21%26%22%2,624
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost25%18%30%27%7,957
Neither/both equally30%18%25%27%214
Don't know45%16%23%16%162
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Educational distribution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who have completed…

Views about environmental regulationHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy44%32%15%9%2,927
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost25%31%25%19%8,704
Neither/both equally30%36%20%14%249
Don't know48%31%13%8%202
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Marital status among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Views about environmental regulationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy45%10%12%5%29%2,927
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost43%11%11%3%31%8,708
Neither/both equally42%10%16%7%25%249
Don't know32%10%15%7%36%201
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Parent of children under 18 among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Views about environmental regulationParentsNon-parentsSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy26%74%2,933
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost26%74%8,711
Neither/both equally27%73%251
Don't know26%74%204
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BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they…

Views about environmental regulationBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy33%31%12%1%19%4%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost25%27%13%1%29%5%8,736
Neither/both equally32%30%10%1%18%8%252
Don't know34%25%7%3%22%9%205
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say religion is…

Views about environmental regulationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy20%33%23%24%1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost15%29%25%31%1%8,736
Neither/both equally20%30%18%29%3%252
Don't know21%29%18%27%5%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend religious services…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy10%34%56%< 1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost9%33%58%< 1%8,736
Neither/both equally10%28%61%1%252
Don't know13%25%60%1%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who pray…

Views about environmental regulationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy27%17%9%47%< 1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost23%14%8%55%1%8,736
Neither/both equally28%12%6%53%1%252
Don't know32%8%7%48%5%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who attend prayer group…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy6%4%5%85%< 1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost4%4%5%87%< 1%8,736
Neither/both equally6%5%7%82%< 1%252
Don't know9%6%6%78%1%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who meditate…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy26%9%4%59%1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost30%11%6%52%1%8,736
Neither/both equally36%10%6%47%1%252
Don't know34%5%4%49%8%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy39%15%13%32%1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost43%18%12%27%1%8,736
Neither/both equally50%16%10%21%4%252
Don't know45%9%14%26%6%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy42%15%13%29%1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost50%17%14%18%1%8,736
Neither/both equally50%15%14%19%< 1%252
Don't know51%16%6%23%4%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Views about environmental regulationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy9%14%64%12%1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost5%20%55%18%2%8,736
Neither/both equally5%19%53%12%10%252
Don't know14%18%54%10%5%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say…

Views about environmental regulationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy28%71%1%1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost17%81%1%1%8,736
Neither/both equally18%74%5%3%252
Don't know20%70%4%6%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who read scripture…

Views about environmental regulationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy10%7%8%75%< 1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost8%6%8%78%< 1%8,736
Neither/both equally8%8%8%74%2%252
Don't know10%8%10%72%1%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in heaven

Views about environmental regulationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy51%40%10%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost37%55%8%8,736
Neither/both equally38%43%19%252
Don't know42%42%16%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …in hell

Views about environmental regulationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy35%56%8%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost23%70%7%8,736
Neither/both equally23%59%18%252
Don't know23%63%14%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who identify as…

Views about environmental regulationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy49%21%30%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost16%15%69%8,736
Neither/both equally30%33%37%252
Don't know21%42%37%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who are…

Views about environmental regulationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy36%37%20%7%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost11%36%48%4%8,736
Neither/both equally19%47%20%13%252
Don't know19%40%25%17%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who would rather have…

Views about environmental regulationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy70%27%1%2%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost41%52%4%4%8,736
Neither/both equally50%24%13%13%252
Don't know50%31%7%12%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say government aid to the poor…

Views about environmental regulationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy61%35%3%1%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost26%70%3%1%8,736
Neither/both equally36%41%20%3%252
Don't know32%46%8%14%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say abortion should be…

Views about environmental regulationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy66%31%3%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost84%14%2%8,736
Neither/both equally71%19%9%252
Don't know62%26%12%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say homosexuality…

Views about environmental regulationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy74%20%4%3%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost91%6%2%1%8,736
Neither/both equally76%8%9%6%252
Don't know74%12%5%9%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who …same-sex marriage

Views about environmental regulationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy64%27%9%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost88%9%3%8,736
Neither/both equally74%13%13%252
Don't know62%20%18%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men by views about environmental protection

% of adults who say their holy scripture is not the word of God, but written by men who say humans…

Views about environmental regulationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy53%22%4%19%2%2,939
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost70%15%4%9%1%8,736
Neither/both equally51%18%10%12%8%252
Don't know47%12%13%17%12%205
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.