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Interpreting scripture among adults in New Jersey by religious group
% of adults in New Jersey who say the holy scripture is…
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Religious tradition
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
Catholic
20%
37%
2%
33%
8%
327
Mainline Protestant
16%
35%
1%
40%
8%
124
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
8%
10%
1%
75%
6%
148
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
15%
35%
30%
20%
165
Word of God; not everything taken literally
19%
31%
27%
23%
255
Not the word of God
23%
38%
25%
13%
335
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
8%
13%
29%
34%
12%
4%
165
Word of God; not everything taken literally
12%
13%
25%
34%
13%
3%
255
Not the word of God
16%
15%
30%
30%
8%
1%
335
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
45%
55%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
42%
58%
266
Not the word of God
54%
46%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
37%
24%
6%
30%
4%
166
Word of God; not everything taken literally
65%
11%
4%
17%
3%
261
Not the word of God
71%
6%
8%
10%
5%
336
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
40%
14%
46%
169
Word of God; not everything taken literally
17%
18%
64%
261
Not the word of God
16%
15%
68%
332
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
53%
16%
23%
7%
147
Word of God; not everything taken literally
20%
18%
26%
36%
219
Not the word of God
12%
16%
30%
42%
301
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
61%
20%
9%
9%
169
Word of God; not everything taken literally
35%
30%
20%
15%
265
Not the word of God
26%
28%
22%
24%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
42%
7%
21%
9%
21%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
54%
8%
10%
6%
22%
265
Not the word of God
50%
7%
8%
5%
29%
340
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
35%
65%
168
Word of God; not everything taken literally
28%
72%
265
Not the word of God
27%
73%
339
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
83%
16%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
75%
23%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
266
Not the word of God
32%
30%
12%
< 1%
22%
4%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
88%
10%
< 1%
2%
< 1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
61%
34%
4%
< 1%
1%
266
Not the word of God
17%
36%
24%
23%
1%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
63%
29%
8%
< 1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
43%
43%
15%
< 1%
266
Not the word of God
12%
38%
50%
1%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
82%
9%
6%
3%
< 1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
63%
23%
6%
8%
1%
266
Not the word of God
27%
16%
8%
47%
2%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
44%
14%
10%
32%
1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
18%
12%
13%
55%
2%
266
Not the word of God
5%
5%
7%
83%
1%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
53%
7%
2%
36%
1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
35%
9%
5%
51%
< 1%
266
Not the word of God
29%
11%
5%
55%
1%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
72%
13%
6%
8%
< 1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
62%
17%
10%
11%
< 1%
266
Not the word of God
45%
15%
11%
26%
2%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
46%
18%
10%
24%
2%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
40%
16%
12%
31%
< 1%
266
Not the word of God
41%
16%
20%
22%
< 1%
341
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 in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
50%
6%
32%
10%
2%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
37%
9%
46%
6%
1%
266
Not the word of God
7%
16%
61%
14%
2%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
31%
66%
1%
2%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
31%
69%
< 1%
< 1%
266
Not the word of God
22%
77%
1%
< 1%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
60%
10%
8%
22%
< 1%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
30%
14%
8%
48%
1%
266
Not the word of God
9%
5%
8%
79%
< 1%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
97%
1%
2%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
89%
5%
7%
266
Not the word of God
44%
47%
9%
341
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Belief in Hell among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
76%
18%
7%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
61%
28%
11%
266
Not the word of God
32%
62%
7%
341
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Party affiliation among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
26%
23%
51%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
41%
19%
41%
266
Not the word of God
26%
15%
60%
341
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Political ideology among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
43%
36%
11%
10%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
31%
43%
22%
4%
266
Not the word of God
15%
34%
43%
7%
341
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Views about size of government among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
28%
67%
2%
4%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
49%
48%
2%
2%
266
Not the word of God
50%
41%
4%
5%
341
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Views about government aid to the poor among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
35%
61%
1%
3%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
48%
49%
2%
1%
266
Not the word of God
36%
58%
4%
2%
341
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Views about abortion among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
40%
56%
5%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
58%
39%
3%
266
Not the word of God
79%
18%
3%
341
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Views about homosexuality among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
52%
45%
1%
3%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
72%
20%
4%
5%
266
Not the word of God
88%
8%
2%
2%
341
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
31%
58%
11%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
58%
34%
8%
266
Not the word of God
82%
14%
4%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say…
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Interpreting scripture
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
46%
47%
1%
7%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
31%
66%
1%
2%
266
Not the word of God
24%
73%
3%
< 1%
341
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 New Jersey by interpretation of scripture
% of adults in New Jersey who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Word of God; should be taken literally
17%
22%
2%
53%
7%
171
Word of God; not everything taken literally
28%
35%
3%
31%
4%
266
Not the word of God
62%
18%
6%
11%
3%
341
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.