Age distribution among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
22%
35%
24%
19%
284
2007
21%
40%
22%
17%
308
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
14%
15%
29%
28%
13%
1%
284
2007
< 1%
15%
32%
32%
17%
4%
308
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
47%
53%
286
2007
50%
50%
309
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Racial and ethnic composition among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
64%
3%
4%
25%
4%
276
2007
68%
2%
2%
19%
9%
305
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
16%
12%
73%
284
2007
11%
11%
78%
306
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
40%
19%
25%
16%
252
2007
25%
27%
31%
18%
251
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
41%
37%
14%
8%
285
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Marital status among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
42%
9%
19%
4%
26%
285
2007
49%
13%
14%
5%
20%
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.
Parent of children under 18 among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
28%
72%
285
2007
36%
64%
308
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
51%
26%
7%
< 1%
12%
3%
286
2007
65%
22%
3%
< 1%
7%
3%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
37%
30%
20%
13%
< 1%
286
2007
36%
34%
17%
11%
3%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
24%
35%
40%
1%
286
2007
15%
33%
51%
1%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
50%
18%
3%
29%
< 1%
286
2007
44%
18%
10%
26%
1%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
10%
11%
9%
70%
1%
286
2007
11%
6%
6%
77%
< 1%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
33%
8%
6%
53%
< 1%
286
2007
34%
7%
5%
54%
1%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
49%
15%
11%
24%
1%
286
2007
46%
15%
11%
24%
4%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
47%
17%
13%
24%
< 1%
286
2007
44%
10%
16%
28%
2%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
28%
68%
1%
2%
286
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who read scripture…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
22%
9%
10%
58%
< 1%
286
2007
22%
9%
5%
63%
< 1%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
18%
27%
1%
42%
13%
286
2007
15%
31%
3%
39%
12%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
68%
24%
7%
286
2007
64%
24%
12%
309
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Belief in Hell among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
53%
39%
8%
286
2007
44%
44%
11%
309
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Party affiliation among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
2014
42%
16%
42%
286
2007
37%
22%
41%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
34%
35%
24%
7%
286
2007
31%
37%
21%
10%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
36%
1%
3%
286
2007
46%
42%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
45%
46%
4%
5%
286
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Views about abortion among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
59%
37%
4%
286
2007
62%
30%
8%
309
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Views about homosexuality among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
72%
19%
4%
4%
286
2007
62%
28%
6%
5%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
67%
27%
6%
286
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Views about environmental regulation among who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
42%
53%
2%
3%
286
2007
30%
64%
3%
4%
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 who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona
% of who say common sense is their primary source of guidance on what's right and wrong who are in Arizona 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
2014
40%
25%
3%
26%
5%
286
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