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    Methodology

    Results for the main survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates among a nationwide sample of 1,200 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period July 13-18, 1999. For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable […]

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    Scientific Inventions And Social Trends

    Americans have decidedly different views of the technical and cultural changes of the 20th century. On the whole, technological changes are viewed as advancements for the better, while cultural changes are evolutions of mixed value to society. Inventions involving communications and travel win plaudits from broad cross sections of the public. Younger generations are somewhat […]

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    Other Important Findings and Analyses

    The Voters’ Agenda The public appears ready to extend the congressional debate concerning the regulation of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to the presidential campaign. When asked to name the one issue they most want to hear the presidential candidates discuss, nearly one-in-five people mention issues related to health care. An additional 14% cite Social Security; […]

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    Methodology

    Results for the main survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates among a nationwide sample of 1,546 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period April 6 – May 6, 1999. For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that […]

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    Methodology

    Results for the survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates among a nationwide sample of 1,153 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period June 9-13, 1999. For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to […]

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    Methodology

    Results for the survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates among a nationwide sample of 1,153 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period June 9-13, 1999. For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to […]

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    Technology Triumphs, Morality Falters

    Introduction and Summary Americans see the 20th century as a time of great economic, social and technological progress. As individuals, as families, as members of various social and demographic groups, nearly two-thirds of Americans say they have improved their circumstances since the 1950s, and even larger numbers see economic and social gains for many segments […]

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    Successes Of The 20th Century

    The technological progress of the 20th century is a source of great pride for Americans, who place advancements in science and technology — especially the space program — at the top of the list of American achievements. A nearly unanimous public attributes U.S. accomplishments to the Constitution, free elections and the free enterprise system. Although […]

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    Methodology

    Results for the main survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates among a nationwide sample of 1,179 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period May 12-16, 1999. For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable […]

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    Methodology

    Results for the main survey are based on telephone interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates among a nationwide sample of 1,179 adults, 18 years of age or older, during the period May 12-16, 1999. For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable […]