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Age distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
13%
33%
35%
19%
688
Word of God; not everything taken literally
31%
34%
24%
12%
257
Not the word of God
27%
33%
33%
6%
114
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.
Generational cohort among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
8%
8%
29%
41%
12%
1%
688
Word of God; not everything taken literally
20%
16%
28%
28%
7%
1%
257
Not the word of God
15%
18%
28%
35%
4%
1%
114
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.
Gender composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
38%
62%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
37%
63%
264
Not the word of God
56%
44%
116
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
< 1%
99%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
< 1%
97%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
< 1%
97%
< 1%
3%
< 1%
116
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.
Immigrant status among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
5%
2%
94%
681
Word of God; not everything taken literally
3%
4%
92%
260
Not the word of God
< 1%
6%
94%
113
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.
Income distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
62%
20%
12%
5%
624
Word of God; not everything taken literally
40%
22%
26%
11%
241
Not the word of God
52%
21%
17%
11%
108
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.
Educational distribution among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
64%
25%
8%
3%
694
Word of God; not everything taken literally
43%
36%
12%
9%
262
Not the word of God
49%
38%
8%
5%
116
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.
Marital status among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
29%
5%
21%
12%
32%
695
Word of God; not everything taken literally
26%
10%
18%
3%
44%
263
Not the word of God
32%
10%
17%
7%
33%
115
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.
Parent of children under 18 among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
25%
75%
695
Word of God; not everything taken literally
28%
72%
262
Not the word of God
38%
62%
116
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 God among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
94%
5%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
83%
15%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
64%
24%
5%
< 1%
1%
4%
116
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
94%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
76%
21%
2%
1%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
56%
37%
6%
< 1%
< 1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
59%
32%
9%
< 1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
37%
54%
9%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
21%
56%
24%
< 1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
81%
12%
3%
4%
< 1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
75%
17%
6%
2%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
59%
17%
11%
13%
< 1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
51%
16%
9%
23%
1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
29%
16%
11%
43%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
13%
10%
14%
63%
1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
59%
8%
3%
27%
2%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
46%
12%
7%
36%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
38%
7%
5%
51%
< 1%
116
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
76%
10%
6%
8%
1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
68%
15%
9%
7%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
51%
14%
18%
14%
3%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
44%
15%
10%
31%
1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
33%
20%
13%
34%
1%
264
Not the word of God
40%
13%
19%
27%
< 1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
52%
6%
37%
3%
2%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
36%
5%
52%
6%
1%
264
Not the word of God
13%
9%
68%
7%
3%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
28%
70%
1%
1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
19%
81%
< 1%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
20%
80%
1%
< 1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
66%
11%
7%
15%
1%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
49%
20%
10%
20%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
26%
19%
16%
40%
< 1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
95%
3%
2%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
95%
4%
1%
264
Not the word of God
75%
14%
11%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
84%
10%
6%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
77%
17%
6%
264
Not the word of God
63%
27%
10%
116
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Party affiliation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
9%
7%
84%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
9%
8%
83%
264
Not the word of God
11%
5%
84%
116
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Political ideology among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
40%
30%
25%
5%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
25%
47%
25%
3%
264
Not the word of God
24%
37%
34%
5%
116
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Views about size of government among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
18%
79%
1%
2%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
28%
68%
2%
1%
264
Not the word of God
28%
65%
< 1%
7%
116
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Views about government aid to the poor among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
24%
72%
2%
2%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
28%
70%
2%
< 1%
264
Not the word of God
29%
63%
7%
1%
116
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Views about abortion among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
49%
46%
5%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
74%
24%
2%
264
Not the word of God
71%
27%
3%
116
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Views about homosexuality among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
52%
41%
5%
3%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
62%
32%
4%
2%
264
Not the word of God
71%
21%
6%
2%
116
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Views about same-sex marriage among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
% of baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
34%
57%
9%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
52%
42%
6%
264
Not the word of God
71%
20%
8%
116
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Views about environmental regulation among baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Interpreting scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
37%
57%
2%
4%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
34%
65%
< 1%
1%
264
Not the word of God
39%
58%
2%
1%
116
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 baptists in the Historically Black Protestant Tradition by interpretation of scripture
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
14%
28%
2%
50%
5%
697
Word of God; not everything taken literally
21%
37%
2%
39%
2%
264
Not the word of God
34%
41%
4%
21%
< 1%
116
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.