Sources of guidance on right and wrong among married adults

% of married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey yearReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
201438%9%42%8%2%17,827
200732%8%51%5%4%20,430
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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Sources of guidance on right and wrong among married adults by religious group

% of married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Religious traditionReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Buddhist11%24%46%14%5%103
Catholic31%9%49%9%2%3,810
Evangelical Protestant66%4%26%2%2%4,853
Hindu2%16%52%29%< 1%131
Historically Black Protestant48%5%40%4%3%626
Jehovah's Witness83%1%10%2%5%124
Jewish21%15%45%14%4%498
Mainline Protestant32%9%50%6%3%3,444
Mormon69%2%23%2%4%454
Muslim38%5%40%14%3%110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")7%16%57%18%2%3,150
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who are ages…

Sources of guidance on right and wrong18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Religion7%37%35%21%6,539
Philosophy/reason8%45%31%16%1,733
Common sense7%41%32%20%7,146
Science8%47%27%18%1,556
Don't know7%34%33%26%476
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Religion2%10%32%41%14%1%6,539
Philosophy/reason2%14%37%37%10%1%1,733
Common sense2%12%34%39%12%1%7,146
Science3%12%40%33%12%1%1,556
Don't know2%8%31%39%18%2%476
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongMenWomenSample size
Religion43%57%6,684
Philosophy/reason54%46%1,759
Common sense52%48%7,285
Science58%42%1,587
Don't know53%47%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Religion73%9%2%13%3%6,598
Philosophy/reason74%4%6%14%3%1,743
Common sense76%7%4%10%3%7,182
Science67%4%8%18%3%1,566
Don't know75%6%1%12%6%483
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Religion14%6%80%6,622
Philosophy/reason19%9%72%1,742
Common sense14%8%78%7,217
Science28%9%63%1,571
Don't know15%8%77%499
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion23%21%35%21%5,760
Philosophy/reason16%14%31%39%1,575
Common sense19%19%34%28%6,364
Science17%15%30%39%1,401
Don't know16%24%33%27%384
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who have completed…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
Religion39%31%19%11%6,648
Philosophy/reason22%25%28%26%1,752
Common sense38%30%19%13%7,249
Science25%21%28%26%1,577
Don't know28%29%24%19%505
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongParentsNon-parentsSample size
Religion39%61%6,645
Philosophy/reason42%58%1,754
Common sense39%61%7,259
Science43%57%1,576
Don't know37%63%503
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion91%8%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%6,684
Philosophy/reason45%27%8%1%16%3%1,759
Common sense56%26%6%1%9%3%7,285
Science33%28%10%< 1%24%4%1,587
Don't know71%15%2%2%5%5%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who say religion is…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Religion90%8%1%< 1%1%6,684
Philosophy/reason35%32%16%16%1%1,759
Common sense40%34%15%11%1%7,285
Science27%27%18%27%1%1,587
Don't know69%14%6%6%5%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion72%21%7%< 1%6,684
Philosophy/reason24%38%38%< 1%1,759
Common sense25%39%36%< 1%7,285
Science17%36%46%1%1,587
Don't know50%26%21%3%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who pray…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion86%9%2%2%1%6,684
Philosophy/reason39%20%8%33%< 1%1,759
Common sense45%19%8%27%1%7,285
Science30%17%7%46%< 1%1,587
Don't know64%12%5%14%5%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion51%13%9%26%< 1%6,684
Philosophy/reason13%8%9%70%< 1%1,759
Common sense14%7%8%71%< 1%7,285
Science9%6%7%77%< 1%1,587
Don't know31%11%9%46%3%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who meditate…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Religion54%6%3%34%2%6,684
Philosophy/reason40%11%6%43%1%1,759
Common sense32%8%5%54%1%7,285
Science30%10%5%54%2%1,587
Don't know47%8%3%36%6%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion81%10%5%4%1%6,684
Philosophy/reason53%19%11%16%1%1,759
Common sense50%17%13%20%1%7,285
Science46%15%14%23%2%1,587
Don't know69%11%5%8%7%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion49%15%10%23%2%6,684
Philosophy/reason51%17%15%17%1%1,759
Common sense37%17%16%30%1%7,285
Science47%16%16%21%1%1,587
Don't know50%14%11%19%7%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion59%39%1%1%6,684
Philosophy/reason27%71%1%1%1,759
Common sense29%69%1%1%7,285
Science24%74%1%1%1,587
Don't know33%53%7%7%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion68%10%6%15%1%6,684
Philosophy/reason20%11%11%58%< 1%1,759
Common sense20%9%10%61%1%7,285
Science12%6%12%68%1%1,587
Don't know42%13%8%34%3%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion56%31%4%5%4%6,684
Philosophy/reason11%24%1%57%7%1,759
Common sense20%29%2%41%8%7,285
Science13%17%1%63%6%1,587
Don't know19%26%13%22%19%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who …in heaven

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion87%6%7%6,684
Philosophy/reason53%38%10%1,759
Common sense70%23%7%7,285
Science48%46%7%1,587
Don't know65%16%19%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who …in hell

Sources of guidance on right and wrongBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Religion79%14%8%6,684
Philosophy/reason35%57%8%1,759
Common sense52%40%8%7,285
Science33%60%7%1,587
Don't know49%29%22%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who identify as…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Religion58%16%26%6,684
Philosophy/reason32%16%52%1,759
Common sense40%17%43%7,285
Science25%15%61%1,587
Don't know36%26%38%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who are…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Religion60%24%10%6%6,684
Philosophy/reason23%36%38%3%1,759
Common sense34%37%23%5%7,285
Science21%37%37%4%1,587
Don't know41%28%19%12%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who would rather have…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Religion67%28%3%3%6,684
Philosophy/reason49%45%3%2%1,759
Common sense59%35%3%4%7,285
Science42%52%3%3%1,587
Don't know47%24%11%18%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion58%36%4%2%6,684
Philosophy/reason36%61%3%1%1,759
Common sense51%44%3%2%7,285
Science35%61%3%1%1,587
Don't know37%39%15%10%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who say abortion should be…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Religion25%72%3%6,684
Philosophy/reason70%27%3%1,759
Common sense63%33%4%7,285
Science74%23%3%1,587
Don't know45%39%16%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who say homosexuality…

Sources of guidance on right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Religion32%60%5%4%6,684
Philosophy/reason80%15%3%2%1,759
Common sense69%24%4%3%7,285
Science81%15%2%2%1,587
Don't know49%30%10%11%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults who …same-sex marriage

Sources of guidance on right and wrongStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Religion23%71%7%6,684
Philosophy/reason75%20%5%1,759
Common sense60%32%8%7,285
Science74%22%5%1,587
Don't know41%41%18%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion51%43%3%3%6,684
Philosophy/reason28%68%2%2%1,759
Common sense39%57%2%2%7,285
Science24%72%2%2%1,587
Don't know32%49%9%10%512
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 married adults by sources of guidance on right and wrong

% of married adults 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
Religion8%25%3%60%5%6,684
Philosophy/reason53%25%4%15%3%1,759
Common sense39%27%5%26%4%7,285
Science63%18%4%14%2%1,587
Don't know18%23%17%23%19%512
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.