A Survey of Public Understanding of Evolution

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To the best of your understanding, and in your own words,
please explain what “evolution” means.


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If you accept the theory of evolution, please explain in your own words why; or if you do not accept the theory of evolution, please explain in your own words why not.


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How confident are you that you understand the scientific theory of evolution?

On the question of the origin and development of life and humans,
what do you believe?

I consider myself to be:

a fiscal/economic
conservative
1 2 3 4 5
a fiscal/
economic liberal
a social conservative
1 2 3 4 5
a social
liberal
not very interested
in science
1 2 3 4 5
very interested
in science
not at all religious
1 2 3 4 5
very religious

Do you believe there is a God?
(a purposeful higher intelligence that created the universe)

On average, when you were growing up, how often did you attend religious services?

How often do you presently attend religious services?

Current religious organization membership:

If you selected “other” above, please state your religious membership below:

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What is your highest level of education?

Gender

Age

Ethnicity

If you selected “other” above, please state your ethnicity below:

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What is your country of residence?

If you are a Canadian or United States resident, in what state or province do you live?

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