Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201429%10%51%6%3%6,083
200724%9%59%4%4%7,470
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who are ages…

Sources of guidance on right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Religion14%27%32%28%1,791
Philosophy/reason23%33%27%17%633
Common sense16%30%27%27%2,925
Science19%30%24%27%415
Don't know6%28%31%36%182
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Religion10%8%23%38%20%2%1,791
Philosophy/reason15%13%28%32%11%1%633
Common sense10%11%25%35%17%2%2,925
Science14%11%25%32%16%2%415
Don't know3%8%23%41%22%4%182
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMenWomenSample size
Religion38%62%1,825
Philosophy/reason49%51%647
Common sense48%52%2,990
Science48%52%424
Don't know42%58%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Religion84%5%2%6%3%1,803
Philosophy/reason88%2%1%5%4%641
Common sense88%3%1%5%3%2,949
Science86%2%2%8%3%418
Don't know91%1%1%4%3%184
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Religion7%6%87%1,813
Philosophy/reason6%7%87%640
Common sense7%7%87%2,957
Science11%6%83%418
Don't know5%10%85%191
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who have a household income of…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Religion30%22%29%19%1,541
Philosophy/reason26%18%27%29%581
Common sense29%19%29%24%2,574
Science26%17%25%33%371
Don't know23%24%25%28%141
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who have completed…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Religion38%31%18%13%1,820
Philosophy/reason22%33%25%20%646
Common sense40%31%18%11%2,965
Science28%22%26%24%419
Don't know26%25%28%21%195
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Religion59%3%12%10%15%1,817
Philosophy/reason50%9%13%7%21%647
Common sense54%6%13%9%18%2,977
Science53%4%13%7%23%421
Don't know63%4%14%10%10%186
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
Religion26%74%1,821
Philosophy/reason28%72%645
Common sense26%74%2,982
Science24%76%420
Don't know23%77%194
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say they…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieve 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
Religion89%10%< 1%< 1%< 1%1%1,825
Philosophy/reason51%37%8%1%2%2%647
Common sense59%31%5%1%2%1%2,990
Science50%35%8%< 1%5%2%424
Don't know63%23%3%8%< 1%4%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say religion is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Religion85%13%1%< 1%1%1,825
Philosophy/reason38%42%15%4%< 1%647
Common sense40%44%13%3%1%2,990
Science32%47%15%5%1%424
Don't know64%25%7%2%2%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who attend religious services…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion57%32%11%< 1%1,825
Philosophy/reason25%49%26%1%647
Common sense22%46%31%< 1%2,990
Science18%55%27%1%424
Don't know32%47%19%2%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who pray…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion77%16%2%4%1%1,825
Philosophy/reason44%27%10%19%1%647
Common sense45%25%9%19%1%2,990
Science35%31%8%24%2%424
Don't know61%15%6%12%6%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who attend prayer group…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion36%15%11%37%< 1%1,825
Philosophy/reason12%10%11%67%< 1%647
Common sense12%7%8%72%1%2,990
Science10%8%10%71%1%424
Don't know18%8%9%62%4%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who meditate…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion46%9%4%38%2%1,825
Philosophy/reason40%10%7%42%1%647
Common sense29%9%5%55%1%2,990
Science33%13%5%48%1%424
Don't know35%9%5%44%7%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion72%15%6%6%1%1,825
Philosophy/reason49%22%12%16%1%647
Common sense49%19%13%17%1%2,990
Science44%20%15%18%3%424
Don't know66%11%6%10%7%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion46%17%13%23%2%1,825
Philosophy/reason54%16%12%16%1%647
Common sense38%17%16%28%2%2,990
Science49%15%14%20%2%424
Don't know50%12%14%19%5%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion43%54%1%1%1,825
Philosophy/reason26%72%1%1%647
Common sense28%70%2%1%2,990
Science23%73%2%2%424
Don't know25%60%7%8%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who read scripture…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion54%14%9%21%1%1,825
Philosophy/reason22%15%13%50%< 1%647
Common sense20%12%13%55%1%2,990
Science17%13%13%56%1%424
Don't know30%17%13%38%3%197
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.

Interpreting scripture among Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say the holy scripture is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
Religion43%39%4%8%6%1,825
Philosophy/reason10%31%1%49%9%647
Common sense18%36%2%34%10%2,990
Science14%28%1%44%13%424
Don't know18%25%6%23%28%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who …in heaven

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion90%5%6%1,825
Philosophy/reason69%22%10%647
Common sense78%13%9%2,990
Science73%22%5%424
Don't know65%11%24%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who …in hell

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion75%16%9%1,825
Philosophy/reason44%45%10%647
Common sense57%32%11%2,990
Science52%42%6%424
Don't know37%30%32%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Religion52%16%33%1,825
Philosophy/reason39%11%50%647
Common sense42%17%41%2,990
Science35%13%52%424
Don't know33%25%42%197
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.

Political ideology among Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Religion50%31%13%6%1,825
Philosophy/reason26%41%30%3%647
Common sense34%40%20%6%2,990
Science27%39%30%4%424
Don't know30%42%20%7%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who would rather have…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Religion62%31%2%4%1,825
Philosophy/reason52%42%3%2%647
Common sense60%33%4%4%2,990
Science50%46%2%2%424
Don't know47%25%14%14%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say government aid to the poor…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion52%42%4%2%1,825
Philosophy/reason39%55%4%1%647
Common sense50%45%4%2%2,990
Science34%61%3%1%424
Don't know33%46%9%11%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say abortion should be…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Religion42%54%4%1,825
Philosophy/reason69%28%3%647
Common sense67%29%4%2,990
Science80%16%4%424
Don't know56%31%13%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say homosexuality…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion50%40%6%4%1,825
Philosophy/reason82%13%3%2%647
Common sense70%22%4%3%2,990
Science81%15%3%1%424
Don't know61%16%14%9%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who …same-sex marriage

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Religion39%52%8%1,825
Philosophy/reason76%19%5%647
Common sense61%30%8%2,990
Science73%19%8%424
Don't know50%30%21%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStricter 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
Religion44%51%3%2%1,825
Philosophy/reason26%70%2%2%647
Common sense39%56%2%3%2,990
Science29%68%1%2%424
Don't know33%46%11%11%197
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 Mainline Protestants by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of Mainline Protestants who say humans…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Religion11%32%4%47%6%1,825
Philosophy/reason45%32%5%16%2%647
Common sense33%32%5%25%5%2,990
Science51%29%4%13%4%424
Don't know17%23%26%14%21%197
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.