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Belief in Heaven among married adults by religious group
% of married adults who …in heaven
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Religious tradition
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Buddhist
48%
44%
9%
103
Catholic
85%
10%
5%
3,810
Evangelical Protestant
87%
5%
8%
4,853
Hindu
47%
41%
12%
131
Historically Black Protestant
93%
4%
3%
626
Jehovah's Witness
49%
36%
16%
124
Jewish
44%
46%
10%
498
Mainline Protestant
79%
13%
8%
3,444
Mormon
96%
1%
2%
454
Muslim
87%
6%
6%
110
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
34%
57%
9%
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.
Age distribution among married adults by belief in heaven
% of married adults who are ages…
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Belief in Heaven
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe
7%
40%
33%
20%
12,250
Don't believe
7%
41%
31%
20%
3,825
Other/don't know
6%
39%
32%
22%
1,375
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe
2%
11%
34%
39%
13%
1%
12,250
Don't believe
2%
12%
34%
38%
12%
1%
3,825
Other/don't know
2%
10%
33%
40%
14%
1%
1,375
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe
47%
53%
12,507
Don't believe
58%
42%
3,886
Other/don't know
52%
48%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe
73%
8%
3%
13%
3%
12,355
Don't believe
76%
3%
6%
11%
3%
3,818
Other/don't know
76%
5%
4%
10%
4%
1,399
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe
15%
7%
78%
12,392
Don't believe
18%
10%
72%
3,847
Other/don't know
15%
7%
78%
1,412
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe
22%
20%
34%
24%
10,860
Don't believe
12%
14%
34%
40%
3,467
Other/don't know
18%
17%
32%
32%
1,157
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe
39%
31%
18%
12%
12,442
Don't believe
24%
24%
27%
25%
3,868
Other/don't know
32%
27%
24%
17%
1,421
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe
40%
60%
12,446
Don't believe
38%
62%
3,871
Other/don't know
41%
59%
1,420
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 God among married adults by belief in heaven
% of married adults who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Believe
79%
18%
2%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
12,507
Don't believe
25%
22%
12%
1%
36%
5%
3,886
Other/don't know
56%
22%
9%
2%
2%
9%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
69%
23%
5%
2%
1%
12,507
Don't believe
20%
21%
22%
36%
1%
3,886
Other/don't know
50%
23%
17%
7%
2%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
50%
33%
16%
< 1%
12,507
Don't believe
15%
27%
58%
< 1%
3,886
Other/don't know
40%
29%
30%
1%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
70%
17%
5%
8%
1%
12,507
Don't believe
23%
10%
6%
60%
1%
3,886
Other/don't know
54%
13%
6%
23%
3%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
33%
11%
10%
46%
< 1%
12,507
Don't believe
10%
4%
5%
81%
< 1%
3,886
Other/don't know
28%
8%
6%
56%
2%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
44%
8%
4%
43%
2%
12,507
Don't believe
32%
10%
6%
52%
1%
3,886
Other/don't know
40%
6%
4%
46%
4%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
67%
14%
9%
9%
1%
12,507
Don't believe
46%
14%
11%
27%
2%
3,886
Other/don't know
60%
12%
9%
16%
3%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Belief in Heaven
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
16%
14%
26%
1%
12,507
Don't believe
47%
16%
15%
21%
1%
3,886
Other/don't know
50%
14%
11%
20%
3%
1,434
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 married adults by belief in heaven
% of married adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Belief in Heaven
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
46%
6%
40%
5%
2%
12,507
Don't believe
12%
17%
50%
19%
2%
3,886
Other/don't know
34%
11%
42%
7%
6%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
54%
1%
1%
12,507
Don't believe
26%
72%
1%
1%
3,886
Other/don't know
42%
54%
2%
2%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
45%
11%
9%
34%
1%
12,507
Don't believe
13%
5%
7%
74%
1%
3,886
Other/don't know
38%
8%
7%
45%
2%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
34%
3%
17%
6%
12,507
Don't believe
8%
9%
1%
77%
6%
3,886
Other/don't know
23%
18%
6%
36%
17%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe
77%
18%
5%
12,507
Don't believe
7%
91%
2%
3,886
Other/don't know
24%
24%
51%
1,434
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.
Party affiliation among married adults by belief in heaven
% of married adults who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe
50%
16%
34%
12,507
Don't believe
27%
16%
57%
3,886
Other/don't know
43%
23%
33%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
48%
32%
15%
5%
12,507
Don't believe
20%
33%
41%
5%
3,886
Other/don't know
43%
30%
17%
10%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
62%
32%
3%
3%
12,507
Don't believe
49%
44%
4%
3%
3,886
Other/don't know
60%
27%
6%
7%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
55%
40%
4%
2%
12,507
Don't believe
36%
60%
3%
1%
3,886
Other/don't know
48%
42%
7%
4%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
43%
53%
4%
12,507
Don't believe
76%
21%
3%
3,886
Other/don't know
47%
47%
6%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
51%
42%
4%
4%
12,507
Don't believe
80%
16%
2%
2%
3,886
Other/don't know
54%
34%
6%
5%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
40%
52%
8%
12,507
Don't believe
76%
20%
4%
3,886
Other/don't know
44%
44%
11%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
45%
50%
2%
3%
12,507
Don't believe
25%
71%
2%
2%
3,886
Other/don't know
43%
48%
5%
5%
1,434
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 belief in heaven
% of married adults who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe
19%
30%
3%
43%
4%
12,507
Don't believe
68%
10%
4%
15%
2%
3,886
Other/don't know
32%
15%
11%
33%
9%
1,434
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.