Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among independents and those who don't lean to either party

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201447%13%11%27%3%5,658
200737%11%12%33%8%5,770
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among independents and those who don't lean to either party by religious group

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic45%13%14%26%2%1,158
Evangelical Protestant48%13%10%25%3%1,230
Historically Black Protestant42%10%11%31%6%184
Jehovah's Witness67%11%4%13%5%188
Mainline Protestant41%13%12%31%4%822
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")46%12%11%29%2%1,474
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.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are ages…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week26%39%23%12%2,585
Once or twice a month28%42%20%11%665
Several times a year25%38%23%13%584
Seldom/never23%38%23%15%1,404
Don't know17%23%35%24%146
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week15%19%31%26%8%1%2,585
Once or twice a month16%20%33%24%6%< 1%665
Several times a year15%18%31%28%8%< 1%584
Seldom/never14%17%30%28%9%1%1,404
Don't know10%10%20%40%16%3%146
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMenWomenSample size
At least once a week50%50%2,702
Once or twice a month48%52%690
Several times a year49%51%617
Seldom/never49%51%1,475
Don't know40%60%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who identify as…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week55%8%3%28%6%2,607
Once or twice a month60%7%6%21%6%671
Several times a year58%7%10%21%4%601
Seldom/never63%9%5%18%5%1,431
Don't know47%17%4%27%5%159
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week26%10%64%2,629
Once or twice a month24%11%66%666
Several times a year28%8%65%597
Seldom/never18%8%74%1,418
Don't know33%9%58%159
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have a household income of…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week50%19%20%11%2,124
Once or twice a month41%19%24%15%555
Several times a year47%17%22%14%477
Seldom/never49%22%20%9%1,092
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who have completed…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeHigh school or lessSome collegeCollegePost-graduate degreeSample size
At least once a week47%34%12%7%2,664
Once or twice a month44%33%13%9%680
Several times a year51%26%14%9%607
Seldom/never61%26%9%4%1,446
Don't know69%15%10%6%163
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week43%10%15%6%27%2,662
Once or twice a month46%9%14%4%27%687
Several times a year45%10%12%7%26%610
Seldom/never45%8%16%7%25%1,455
Don't know43%6%17%9%26%162
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week32%68%2,675
Once or twice a month39%61%686
Several times a year34%66%614
Seldom/never32%68%1,463
Don't know16%84%169
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say they…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieve 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
At least once a week64%18%5%1%8%3%2,702
Once or twice a month61%24%5%< 1%7%3%690
Several times a year56%27%6%1%7%3%617
Seldom/never59%20%5%1%11%3%1,475
Don't know61%18%4%5%4%8%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say religion is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week58%20%9%11%2%2,702
Once or twice a month46%32%10%10%1%690
Several times a year46%32%14%8%< 1%617
Seldom/never44%29%11%15%1%1,475
Don't know63%13%6%5%12%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who attend religious services…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week39%28%32%1%2,702
Once or twice a month30%37%32%1%690
Several times a year26%40%34%1%617
Seldom/never26%30%42%1%1,475
Don't know40%27%21%11%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who pray…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%13%5%20%2%2,702
Once or twice a month53%16%7%23%1%690
Several times a year42%19%9%30%1%617
Seldom/never46%14%7%32%1%1,475
Don't know59%8%4%13%16%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who attend prayer group…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%9%7%52%1%2,702
Once or twice a month21%11%10%56%2%690
Several times a year16%8%12%63%1%617
Seldom/never17%5%7%69%1%1,475
Don't know32%5%5%42%16%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who meditate…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%8%3%31%2%2,702
Once or twice a month37%10%4%46%2%690
Several times a year24%11%8%54%2%617
Seldom/never27%5%3%63%2%1,475
Don't know43%4%2%25%26%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week73%11%4%9%2%2,702
Once or twice a month52%21%11%14%2%690
Several times a year40%18%21%18%2%617
Seldom/never44%10%8%35%3%1,475
Don't know51%4%3%11%31%174
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.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%12%39%9%5%2,702
Once or twice a month28%8%53%9%2%690
Several times a year25%8%54%9%4%617
Seldom/never27%7%54%8%3%1,475
Don't know47%4%30%4%15%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%65%3%2%2,702
Once or twice a month29%69%1%1%690
Several times a year29%68%2%1%617
Seldom/never29%68%1%2%1,475
Don't know32%55%4%9%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who read scripture…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%9%7%38%1%2,702
Once or twice a month32%14%8%46%1%690
Several times a year23%6%12%58%1%617
Seldom/never25%8%6%60%1%1,475
Don't know46%7%5%25%17%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeWord 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
At least once a week32%21%4%32%11%2,702
Once or twice a month26%26%3%35%10%690
Several times a year27%26%3%33%11%617
Seldom/never30%24%5%30%11%1,475
Don't know43%11%17%9%21%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in heaven

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week66%23%11%2,702
Once or twice a month70%19%10%690
Several times a year72%19%9%617
Seldom/never72%20%8%1,475
Don't know60%16%24%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …in hell

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week50%38%11%2,702
Once or twice a month53%36%11%690
Several times a year54%34%12%617
Seldom/never57%34%9%1,475
Don't know49%25%26%174
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

Political ideology among independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who are…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week26%34%19%21%2,702
Once or twice a month28%38%19%16%690
Several times a year23%40%18%18%617
Seldom/never24%28%22%26%1,475
Don't know24%15%17%44%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who would rather have…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%40%5%7%2,702
Once or twice a month49%42%3%6%690
Several times a year48%42%5%5%617
Seldom/never43%45%4%8%1,475
Don't know35%43%6%16%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%49%7%4%2,702
Once or twice a month41%48%7%5%690
Several times a year43%47%6%4%617
Seldom/never44%47%5%4%1,475
Don't know38%37%12%12%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say abortion should be…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%46%8%2,702
Once or twice a month50%44%6%690
Several times a year54%40%6%617
Seldom/never49%43%8%1,475
Don't know31%53%16%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say homosexuality…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%31%7%6%2,702
Once or twice a month64%25%6%5%690
Several times a year61%27%7%5%617
Seldom/never62%25%6%6%1,475
Don't know28%42%8%22%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%37%13%2,702
Once or twice a month55%33%12%690
Several times a year55%34%11%617
Seldom/never50%33%17%1,475
Don't know26%48%27%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeStricter 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
At least once a week33%55%5%6%2,702
Once or twice a month34%56%3%6%690
Several times a year35%55%4%5%617
Seldom/never39%52%4%6%1,475
Don't know29%41%7%23%174
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 independents and those who don't lean to either party by frequency feeling a sense of wonder about the universe

% of independents and those who don't lean to either party who say humans…

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universeEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week29%24%6%33%7%2,702
Once or twice a month30%23%6%35%6%690
Several times a year36%23%5%31%6%617
Seldom/never30%22%5%35%8%1,475
Don't know11%18%8%41%22%174
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.