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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Washington by religious group
% of adults in Washington who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
27%
13%
38%
18%
4%
112
Evangelical Protestant
60%
8%
28%
2%
3%
166
Mainline Protestant
24%
20%
49%
5%
3%
108
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
6%
16%
60%
18%
1%
226
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.
Age distribution among adults in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
22%
34%
26%
17%
198
Philosophy/reason
24%
30%
34%
11%
104
Common sense
20%
35%
26%
19%
304
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
16%
13%
27%
32%
10%
1%
198
Philosophy/reason
15%
13%
26%
39%
6%
1%
104
Common sense
10%
16%
29%
32%
11%
1%
304
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
42%
58%
204
Philosophy/reason
52%
48%
105
Common sense
49%
51%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Religion
78%
3%
4%
11%
4%
199
Philosophy/reason
68%
6%
8%
10%
8%
105
Common sense
76%
4%
5%
6%
9%
304
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
20%
8%
72%
198
Philosophy/reason
9%
11%
79%
103
Common sense
7%
11%
82%
307
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
35%
18%
29%
18%
181
Common sense
33%
25%
23%
20%
278
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 adults in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
31%
39%
21%
8%
202
Philosophy/reason
29%
29%
26%
16%
105
Common sense
38%
39%
16%
7%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
59%
5%
10%
7%
18%
202
Philosophy/reason
41%
16%
10%
5%
28%
105
Common sense
45%
11%
15%
7%
23%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
34%
66%
203
Philosophy/reason
16%
84%
104
Common sense
22%
78%
308
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 adults in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
89%
8%
2%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
204
Philosophy/reason
42%
28%
8%
< 1%
16%
6%
105
Common sense
43%
28%
10%
1%
16%
2%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
89%
10%
1%
< 1%
1%
204
Philosophy/reason
22%
32%
24%
21%
1%
105
Common sense
28%
29%
20%
22%
< 1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
69%
23%
8%
< 1%
204
Philosophy/reason
17%
40%
43%
< 1%
105
Common sense
12%
36%
50%
1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
84%
10%
3%
2%
1%
204
Philosophy/reason
33%
12%
14%
41%
1%
105
Common sense
31%
16%
10%
43%
1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
58%
12%
7%
23%
1%
204
Philosophy/reason
9%
12%
4%
74%
2%
105
Common sense
8%
6%
7%
80%
< 1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
50%
5%
3%
39%
3%
204
Philosophy/reason
49%
11%
5%
35%
< 1%
105
Common sense
32%
9%
4%
54%
1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
82%
8%
6%
4%
< 1%
204
Philosophy/reason
53%
16%
12%
19%
< 1%
105
Common sense
42%
14%
15%
28%
2%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
56%
14%
10%
19%
1%
204
Philosophy/reason
59%
16%
15%
10%
< 1%
105
Common sense
37%
18%
15%
30%
1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
53%
45%
2%
1%
204
Philosophy/reason
21%
78%
1%
1%
105
Common sense
26%
73%
1%
< 1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
70%
14%
3%
13%
< 1%
204
Philosophy/reason
19%
9%
11%
61%
< 1%
105
Common sense
12%
11%
8%
70%
< 1%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
56%
30%
4%
7%
3%
204
Philosophy/reason
9%
23%
1%
55%
12%
105
Common sense
9%
28%
1%
52%
9%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
86%
9%
5%
204
Philosophy/reason
54%
39%
8%
105
Common sense
55%
36%
9%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
75%
15%
10%
204
Philosophy/reason
33%
59%
8%
105
Common sense
37%
55%
9%
308
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.
Party affiliation among adults in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
55%
22%
23%
204
Philosophy/reason
26%
15%
59%
105
Common sense
26%
27%
46%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
56%
29%
8%
6%
204
Philosophy/reason
17%
40%
38%
6%
105
Common sense
22%
33%
36%
9%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
61%
31%
3%
4%
204
Philosophy/reason
46%
46%
3%
5%
105
Common sense
57%
37%
3%
2%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington 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
Religion
51%
43%
3%
2%
204
Philosophy/reason
29%
70%
1%
< 1%
105
Common sense
39%
56%
3%
2%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
19%
75%
6%
204
Philosophy/reason
78%
18%
3%
105
Common sense
76%
21%
4%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
36%
58%
4%
2%
204
Philosophy/reason
88%
6%
1%
5%
105
Common sense
79%
17%
3%
2%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
25%
66%
8%
204
Philosophy/reason
83%
10%
7%
105
Common sense
71%
20%
9%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who say…
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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
Religion
41%
50%
6%
3%
204
Philosophy/reason
18%
81%
1%
< 1%
105
Common sense
26%
70%
2%
2%
308
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 in Washington by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of adults in Washington who say humans…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
8%
23%
5%
62%
2%
204
Philosophy/reason
57%
18%
6%
17%
1%
105
Common sense
49%
23%
7%
17%
4%
308
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.