Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Data in this study came from two main data sources: 1) analysis of Facebook posts from a set of 30 science-related pages based on data downloaded from the public Facebook Graph API from Jan. 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017, and 2) human content analysis coding by Pew Research Center staff of a random selection […]
This report is made possible by The Pew Charitable Trusts. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at: pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/science. Primary research team Paul Hitlin, Senior Researcher Kenneth Olmstead, Research Associate Cary Funk, Director, Science and Society Research Collaborating research team Lee Rainie, […]
While the most common frames for posts on the 30 science-related Facebook pages in this analysis feature new discoveries or science “news you can use,” posts with more engagement – a term used to characterize the number of user interactions with a post from shares, comments, and likes or other reactions – tend to use […]
At a time when science issues are increasingly part of the broader public discourse, Pew Research Center explored the role of science-related Facebook pages – both those that were meant to enhance the reach of existing science-related media enterprises and those that arose from science enthusiasts and experts utilizing social media platforms to bring their […]
Science-related Facebook pages draw millions of followers but ‘news you can use’ posts or ads outnumber ones about scientific discoveries.
Science-related Facebook pages draw millions of followers but feature more posts with ‘news you can use’ or ads than scientific discoveries
Trump’s federal judicial picks have faced a record amount of opposition, reflecting growing discord over presidential appointments to the judiciary.
Facebook and YouTube dominate the social media landscape. But younger Americans, especially those ages 18 to 24, stand out in using a variety of platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter.
Immigrants with past criminal convictions accounted for 74% of all arrests made by ICE agents in fiscal 2017.
Survey Report The public continues to express favorable opinions of a number of federal agencies and departments. And while positive opinions of the FBI among Republicans have slipped since early last year, two-thirds of Americans – including a majority of Republicans – view the bureau favorably. The public rates the 10 agencies and departments included […]
