Gender composition among adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by religious group
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Religious tradition
Men
Women
Sample size
Buddhist
46%
54%
111
Catholic
47%
53%
3,428
Evangelical Protestant
49%
51%
2,407
Historically Black Protestant
44%
56%
751
Jewish
51%
49%
414
Mainline Protestant
48%
52%
2,990
Mormon
47%
53%
162
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
56%
44%
4,142
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are ages…
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Gender composition
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Men
23%
35%
26%
16%
7,754
Women
23%
34%
25%
18%
7,160
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Gender composition
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Men
14%
16%
28%
31%
10%
1%
7,754
Women
14%
15%
28%
30%
11%
1%
7,160
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Men
69%
10%
4%
12%
4%
7,758
Women
68%
12%
3%
13%
4%
7,225
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Men
12%
10%
78%
7,790
Women
12%
11%
77%
7,198
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
29%
21%
29%
21%
7,050
Women
40%
21%
23%
16%
6,253
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Men
45%
31%
15%
9%
7,840
Women
41%
33%
16%
9%
7,271
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Men
47%
9%
12%
4%
28%
7,848
Women
44%
9%
14%
9%
23%
7,281
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
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Gender composition
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Men
25%
75%
7,845
Women
32%
68%
7,301
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
49%
25%
8%
1%
13%
3%
7,881
Women
60%
25%
5%
1%
8%
2%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Men
33%
33%
17%
16%
1%
7,881
Women
42%
33%
13%
10%
1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
19%
38%
42%
< 1%
7,881
Women
24%
40%
36%
< 1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
35%
18%
9%
37%
1%
7,881
Women
52%
19%
7%
22%
1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
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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
Men
11%
7%
8%
74%
< 1%
7,881
Women
14%
8%
8%
69%
1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
30%
8%
5%
56%
1%
7,881
Women
35%
9%
5%
50%
1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
44%
17%
12%
26%
2%
7,881
Women
53%
17%
12%
16%
1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Gender composition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Men
41%
16%
15%
28%
1%
7,881
Women
39%
17%
14%
29%
1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
29%
69%
1%
1%
7,881
Women
22%
76%
1%
1%
7,309
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 adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
18%
9%
10%
63%
1%
7,881
Women
23%
11%
9%
56%
1%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
18%
26%
1%
47%
8%
7,881
Women
23%
28%
2%
38%
9%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
64%
28%
8%
7,881
Women
73%
20%
7%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Men
52%
40%
8%
7,881
Women
52%
39%
9%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Men
39%
19%
42%
7,881
Women
29%
19%
53%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Men
34%
37%
23%
6%
7,881
Women
25%
38%
30%
7%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Men
60%
34%
3%
3%
7,881
Women
43%
50%
3%
4%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
49%
45%
4%
2%
7,881
Women
40%
54%
4%
2%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Men
62%
34%
5%
7,881
Women
66%
30%
4%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Men
65%
27%
4%
3%
7,881
Women
79%
15%
3%
3%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Men
57%
35%
9%
7,881
Women
70%
23%
8%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
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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
Men
41%
54%
2%
2%
7,881
Women
33%
62%
2%
3%
7,309
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 say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong by gender
% of adults who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong 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
Men
42%
26%
5%
24%
3%
7,881
Women
38%
26%
4%
28%
5%
7,309
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.