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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Religious tradition
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Catholic
39%
18%
44%
782
Evangelical Protestant
51%
15%
33%
979
Historically Black Protestant
14%
7%
79%
249
Mainline Protestant
47%
13%
40%
791
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
21%
26%
54%
362
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are ages…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
25%
33%
24%
17%
1,406
No lean
29%
42%
20%
9%
456
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
33%
26%
15%
1,530
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
18%
13%
28%
30%
10%
1%
1,406
No lean
18%
17%
36%
22%
6%
< 1%
456
Democrat/lean Dem.
16%
15%
27%
30%
10%
1%
1,530
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Men
Women
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
54%
46%
1,431
No lean
45%
55%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
45%
55%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who identify as…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
81%
5%
3%
10%
2%
1,417
No lean
49%
7%
5%
33%
6%
468
Democrat/lean Dem.
48%
26%
3%
18%
4%
1,529
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
9%
9%
81%
1,426
No lean
29%
10%
61%
459
Democrat/lean Dem.
18%
11%
71%
1,525
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who have a household income of…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
28%
19%
31%
22%
1,266
No lean
55%
19%
15%
10%
377
Democrat/lean Dem.
40%
23%
23%
14%
1,405
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who have completed…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
37%
36%
17%
10%
1,431
No lean
57%
29%
10%
5%
475
Democrat/lean Dem.
43%
30%
15%
11%
1,543
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
53%
6%
11%
7%
24%
1,430
No lean
43%
12%
17%
4%
24%
475
Democrat/lean Dem.
40%
9%
15%
6%
31%
1,540
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
30%
70%
1,427
No lean
35%
65%
478
Democrat/lean Dem.
30%
70%
1,541
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say they…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
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
Republican/lean Rep.
79%
18%
1%
< 1%
1%
1%
1,431
No lean
71%
18%
5%
1%
2%
3%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
69%
21%
4%
< 1%
4%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say religion is…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
71%
25%
3%
1%
< 1%
1,431
No lean
59%
29%
6%
3%
2%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
62%
28%
6%
4%
< 1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who attend religious services…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
40%
48%
12%
< 1%
1,431
No lean
30%
50%
20%
1%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
32%
49%
18%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who pray…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
69%
23%
4%
3%
1%
1,431
No lean
60%
23%
6%
8%
2%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
62%
22%
6%
9%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who attend prayer group…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
19%
23%
16%
41%
1%
1,431
No lean
16%
21%
13%
49%
1%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
16%
23%
13%
48%
< 1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who meditate…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
34%
14%
4%
47%
2%
1,431
No lean
39%
14%
2%
42%
3%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
42%
15%
5%
37%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
62%
22%
9%
7%
1%
1,431
No lean
60%
17%
8%
13%
2%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
59%
22%
11%
7%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
41%
21%
16%
22%
1%
1,431
No lean
48%
19%
8%
23%
2%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
46%
19%
12%
21%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
44%
10%
38%
6%
2%
1,431
No lean
32%
13%
44%
6%
5%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
28%
13%
49%
9%
2%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
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
Republican/lean Rep.
44%
53%
2%
1%
1,431
No lean
28%
69%
2%
1%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
24%
74%
1%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
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
Republican/lean Rep.
37%
42%
2%
12%
6%
1,431
No lean
32%
28%
4%
23%
12%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
30%
34%
2%
26%
7%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who …in heaven
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
90%
7%
3%
1,431
No lean
79%
10%
11%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
80%
15%
6%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who …in hell
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
77%
17%
6%
1,431
No lean
59%
28%
13%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
62%
31%
7%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who are…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
61%
29%
8%
2%
1,431
No lean
28%
33%
19%
19%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
22%
41%
34%
3%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who would rather have…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
74%
23%
1%
2%
1,431
No lean
42%
45%
7%
6%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
32%
61%
3%
4%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
66%
31%
2%
1%
1,431
No lean
39%
50%
6%
5%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
26%
69%
4%
1%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say abortion should be…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
36%
61%
3%
1,431
No lean
49%
43%
8%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
63%
34%
3%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say homosexuality…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
50%
41%
5%
3%
1,431
No lean
65%
20%
8%
7%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
73%
23%
2%
2%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Republican/lean Rep.
39%
54%
7%
1,431
No lean
51%
31%
17%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
64%
29%
7%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
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
Republican/lean Rep.
55%
41%
2%
1%
1,431
No lean
39%
49%
5%
7%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
27%
69%
2%
2%
1,545
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 adults who read scripture once or twice a month by political party
% of adults who read scripture once or twice a month who say humans…
Chart
Table
Share
Party affiliation
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
Republican/lean Rep.
16%
35%
3%
42%
4%
1,431
No lean
24%
28%
7%
33%
9%
481
Democrat/lean Dem.
30%
30%
4%
33%
3%
1,545
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.