Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201428%17%38%15%3%5,897
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.

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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with a post-graduate degree by religious group

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Catholic29%15%42%11%3%1,128
Evangelical Protestant66%7%20%6%2%959
Hindu1%14%50%33%2%104
Historically Black Protestant56%4%28%8%5%193
Jewish13%20%44%19%4%326
Mainline Protestant28%15%42%11%4%1,269
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%24%45%25%2%1,382
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.

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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are ages…

Sources of guidance on right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Religion8%40%31%21%1,602
Philosophy/reason9%44%28%18%972
Common sense9%45%27%18%2,143
Science12%49%24%16%821
Don't know6%30%31%33%206
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Religion1%13%33%37%14%1%1,602
Philosophy/reason2%14%38%35%11%1%972
Common sense2%17%36%34%11%1%2,143
Science2%20%38%29%10%1%821
Don't know3%5%27%41%22%2%206
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMenWomenSample size
Religion45%55%1,647
Philosophy/reason50%50%989
Common sense49%51%2,196
Science55%45%837
Don't know44%56%228
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Religion74%13%4%6%3%1,618
Philosophy/reason78%3%10%6%3%975
Common sense76%7%10%5%2%2,164
Science72%5%13%6%4%829
Don't know80%6%5%2%6%215
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Religion11%8%81%1,626
Philosophy/reason17%14%69%982
Common sense17%11%73%2,180
Science26%10%64%828
Don't know15%12%73%219
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who have a household income of…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Religion9%13%39%39%1,471
Philosophy/reason9%10%30%52%896
Common sense8%10%31%51%1,957
Science8%11%27%54%755
Don't know10%9%38%43%162
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Religion71%3%9%5%13%1,643
Philosophy/reason62%7%12%4%15%989
Common sense64%7%9%4%16%2,192
Science65%8%8%3%17%831
Don't know68%4%8%8%11%221
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
Religion35%65%1,638
Philosophy/reason29%71%986
Common sense33%67%2,189
Science33%67%832
Don't know25%75%221
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.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say they…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieve 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
Religion91%7%1%< 1%1%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason32%28%11%1%24%5%989
Common sense42%30%9%1%14%4%2,196
Science27%24%12%< 1%34%4%837
Don't know55%16%2%5%10%11%228
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 adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say religion is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Religion90%8%2%< 1%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason28%29%19%24%< 1%989
Common sense30%34%20%16%1%2,196
Science21%25%19%34%1%837
Don't know62%15%6%11%5%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who attend religious services…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion76%18%5%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason20%37%42%< 1%989
Common sense21%42%36%< 1%2,196
Science15%36%48%1%837
Don't know44%30%22%4%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who pray…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion86%9%2%2%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason32%18%7%42%< 1%989
Common sense37%19%9%34%1%2,196
Science24%14%7%54%1%837
Don't know58%10%4%23%6%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who attend prayer group…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion49%14%11%26%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason9%5%9%77%< 1%989
Common sense9%7%8%75%< 1%2,196
Science8%5%7%79%< 1%837
Don't know26%9%10%53%1%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who meditate…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion58%7%3%31%2%1,647
Philosophy/reason44%12%7%36%1%989
Common sense35%10%7%47%1%2,196
Science29%11%5%54%1%837
Don't know53%7%4%31%5%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion78%12%5%3%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason51%19%14%16%1%989
Common sense49%18%14%18%1%2,196
Science39%18%16%24%3%837
Don't know71%12%6%6%6%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion54%18%14%13%1%1,647
Philosophy/reason54%21%13%12%1%989
Common sense42%18%19%20%1%2,196
Science47%19%18%16%< 1%837
Don't know62%11%14%7%5%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion58%40%2%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason22%75%2%< 1%989
Common sense23%76%1%< 1%2,196
Science19%80%1%1%837
Don't know25%64%9%3%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who read scripture…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion67%12%6%15%< 1%1,647
Philosophy/reason15%11%11%63%< 1%989
Common sense16%8%11%64%1%2,196
Science10%6%10%74%1%837
Don't know36%14%11%37%2%228
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.

Interpreting scripture among adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say the holy scripture is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Religion36%46%4%8%6%1,647
Philosophy/reason4%19%1%71%6%989
Common sense6%24%1%60%8%2,196
Science5%14%< 1%75%6%837
Don't know6%25%7%36%26%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in heaven

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion84%8%8%1,647
Philosophy/reason40%52%8%989
Common sense54%38%9%2,196
Science35%59%6%837
Don't know48%28%24%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …in hell

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion71%20%10%1,647
Philosophy/reason24%70%6%989
Common sense33%57%10%2,196
Science21%71%7%837
Don't know25%42%32%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Religion52%12%36%1,647
Philosophy/reason23%8%69%989
Common sense33%11%57%2,196
Science17%10%73%837
Don't know25%29%47%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Religion46%35%15%3%1,647
Philosophy/reason14%34%50%2%989
Common sense21%41%35%3%2,196
Science11%33%53%3%837
Don't know21%41%30%7%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who would rather have…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Religion64%31%3%2%1,647
Philosophy/reason43%52%4%2%989
Common sense52%42%3%3%2,196
Science38%57%2%3%837
Don't know39%31%15%15%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say government aid to the poor…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion46%48%5%1%1,647
Philosophy/reason23%73%3%1%989
Common sense37%57%4%1%2,196
Science26%71%1%1%837
Don't know23%52%14%11%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say abortion should be…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Religion37%60%3%1,647
Philosophy/reason80%18%2%989
Common sense77%21%3%2,196
Science83%15%2%837
Don't know60%27%13%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say homosexuality…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion46%46%5%3%1,647
Philosophy/reason86%10%3%1%989
Common sense83%11%3%2%2,196
Science89%9%1%1%837
Don't know66%16%11%7%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who …same-sex marriage

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Religion38%56%6%1,647
Philosophy/reason83%13%4%989
Common sense77%17%5%2,196
Science85%12%3%837
Don't know60%21%19%228
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 environmental regulation among adults with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStricter 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
Religion38%58%2%2%1,647
Philosophy/reason16%81%2%1%989
Common sense25%71%2%2%2,196
Science14%83%1%1%837
Don't know20%67%7%6%228
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 with a post-graduate degree by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of adults with a post-graduate degree who say humans…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Religion12%36%4%45%3%1,647
Philosophy/reason68%19%5%6%2%989
Common sense55%24%6%14%2%2,196
Science77%11%3%8%1%837
Don't know32%25%26%11%7%228
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.