Political ideology among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Survey yearConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
201453%25%15%7%9,811
200752%27%12%9%11,149
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Political ideology among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by religious group

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Religious traditionConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Catholic45%27%23%6%1,545
Evangelical Protestant64%21%9%6%4,757
Historically Black Protestant41%30%23%7%1,094
Jehovah's Witness25%19%12%44%107
Mainline Protestant52%31%10%7%1,266
Mormon59%27%8%6%210
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")33%28%25%14%546
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are ages…

Political ideology18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Conservative12%33%32%24%5,438
Moderate19%33%29%19%2,338
Liberal17%38%28%17%1,214
Don't know19%35%26%20%606
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Political ideologyYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Conservative7%9%28%38%16%2%5,438
Moderate12%12%29%34%12%2%2,338
Liberal10%15%30%32%12%1%1,214
Don't know10%16%28%30%14%2%606
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Political ideologyMenWomenSample size
Conservative46%54%5,555
Moderate37%63%2,367
Liberal46%54%1,228
Don't know36%64%661
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who identify as…

Political ideologyWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Conservative67%14%2%14%3%5,490
Moderate51%24%3%19%3%2,345
Liberal32%30%3%32%3%1,211
Don't know49%22%3%21%5%643
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Political ideologyImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Conservative13%7%80%5,503
Moderate16%9%75%2,332
Liberal32%9%59%1,195
Don't know24%6%71%615
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have a household income of…

Political ideologyLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Conservative38%22%27%13%4,757
Moderate50%23%19%9%2,084
Liberal64%21%10%5%1,075
Don't know65%19%11%5%409
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who have completed…

Political ideologyHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Conservative51%30%13%6%5,532
Moderate54%32%9%5%2,359
Liberal68%24%6%3%1,219
Don't know67%25%5%2%631
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Political ideologyMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Conservative58%4%13%9%16%5,538
Moderate46%6%16%11%21%2,359
Liberal39%8%19%8%25%1,221
Don't know44%5%15%11%25%650
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are…

Political ideologyParentsNon-parentsSample size
Conservative30%70%5,538
Moderate31%69%2,361
Liberal33%67%1,226
Don't know30%70%651
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say they…

Political ideologyBelieve 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
Conservative92%7%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%5,555
Moderate88%10%1%1%< 1%< 1%2,367
Liberal78%17%2%2%< 1%< 1%1,228
Don't know85%11%1%1%< 1%< 1%661
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say religion is…

Political ideologyVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Conservative89%10%1%1%< 1%5,555
Moderate81%15%2%1%< 1%2,367
Liberal80%15%3%2%< 1%1,228
Don't know80%14%3%2%2%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend religious services…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative66%23%10%< 1%5,555
Moderate55%32%13%< 1%2,367
Liberal49%33%18%< 1%1,228
Don't know53%26%18%3%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who pray…

Political ideologyAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative84%10%2%3%< 1%5,555
Moderate77%14%3%5%< 1%2,367
Liberal72%17%4%7%1%1,228
Don't know78%10%4%6%2%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who attend prayer group…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative51%13%9%26%1%5,555
Moderate40%14%10%35%< 1%2,367
Liberal42%14%8%36%1%1,228
Don't know43%10%7%37%3%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who meditate…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative54%6%2%35%2%5,555
Moderate49%8%3%37%2%2,367
Liberal54%8%5%30%3%1,228
Don't know51%6%2%35%6%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative80%10%5%5%1%5,555
Moderate73%12%6%8%1%2,367
Liberal69%11%8%11%1%1,228
Don't know65%12%5%13%5%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative49%15%10%25%2%5,555
Moderate40%16%13%29%2%2,367
Liberal45%12%12%29%2%1,228
Don't know46%9%7%31%7%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Political ideologyReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Conservative68%3%23%4%1%5,555
Moderate52%5%37%5%2%2,367
Liberal45%7%38%8%2%1,228
Don't know55%3%35%3%4%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say…

Political ideologyThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative56%41%1%1%5,555
Moderate35%63%1%1%2,367
Liberal27%70%1%2%1,228
Don't know35%57%3%5%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who read scripture…

Political ideologyAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Conservative69%10%6%15%1%5,555
Moderate57%12%7%22%1%2,367
Liberal53%12%7%26%1%1,228
Don't know57%9%5%26%3%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in heaven

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative90%4%6%5,555
Moderate93%5%2%2,367
Liberal94%4%2%1,228
Don't know86%6%8%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …in hell

Political ideologyBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Conservative85%9%6%5,555
Moderate81%13%6%2,367
Liberal79%15%6%1,228
Don't know73%19%8%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who identify as…

Political ideologyRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Conservative62%13%26%5,555
Moderate30%17%53%2,367
Liberal20%21%59%1,228
Don't know12%60%28%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who would rather have…

Political ideologySmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Conservative64%32%2%2%5,555
Moderate39%55%3%3%2,367
Liberal23%72%2%3%1,228
Don't know29%56%5%9%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say government aid to the poor…

Political ideologyDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative61%35%3%2%5,555
Moderate40%54%3%2%2,367
Liberal35%59%3%3%1,228
Don't know36%50%7%7%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say abortion should be…

Political ideologyLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Conservative24%72%3%5,555
Moderate41%55%4%2,367
Liberal42%53%5%1,228
Don't know30%60%10%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say homosexuality…

Political ideologyShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Conservative28%65%4%3%5,555
Moderate48%44%4%4%2,367
Liberal49%43%4%4%1,228
Don't know37%45%7%12%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who …same-sex marriage

Political ideologyStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Conservative18%76%6%5,555
Moderate36%56%8%2,367
Liberal39%52%9%1,228
Don't know26%54%19%661
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 who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say…

Political ideologyStricter 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
Conservative56%38%2%3%5,555
Moderate41%54%2%3%2,367
Liberal40%54%1%5%1,228
Don't know38%44%4%14%661
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 the word of God and should be taken literally by political ideology

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who say humans…

Political ideologyEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Conservative9%19%2%65%5%5,555
Moderate14%26%3%54%4%2,367
Liberal18%27%2%48%5%1,228
Don't know12%21%5%47%15%661
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.