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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
sealeveleffect of global warming: sea level flood coastal areas
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Please look at Card B24. Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. B. Sea level may rise by more than 20 feet, flooding coastal areas.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.8 | 1,717 | 1 | a great deal | |
| 18.6 | 464 | 2 | some | |
| 7.5 | 188 | 3 | a little | |
| 5.1 | 128 | 4 | not at all | |
| 61 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,276 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
artsealseffect of global warming: arctic seals are threatened
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Please look at Card B24. Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. C. Arctic seals may be threatened.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 | 808 | 1 | a great deal | |
| 36.5 | 658 | 2 | some | |
| 12.3 | 222 | 3 | a little | |
| 6.3 | 113 | 4 | not at all | |
| 60 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,982 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
inuitwayeffect of global warming: inuit no longer follow traditional way of life
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Please look at Card B24. Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. E. Inuit and other native peoples may no longer be able to follow their traditional way of life.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 | 1,168 | 1 | a great deal | |
| 35.8 | 891 | 2 | some | |
| 11.0 | 275 | 3 | a little | |
| 6.3 | 156 | 4 | not at all | |
| 67 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,276 | .i | iap | ||
| 13 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
noicecapeffect of global warming: northern ice cap melt
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Please look at Card B24. Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. F. The northern ice cap may completely melt.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65.3 | 1,610 | 1 | a great deal | |
| 20.3 | 499 | 2 | some | |
| 7.5 | 185 | 3 | a little | |
| 6.9 | 170 | 4 | not at all | |
| 91 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,276 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
caremostmost concerned possible effect of global warming
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Please look at Card B24. Scientists predict that global warming may soon have big effects on the polar regions. I will describe some of these possible effects and, for each one, please say whether it would bother you a great deal, some, a little, or not at all if it actually happened. G. Which of these possible effects do you care about most?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | 229 | 1 | the extinction of the polar bears | |
| 43.5 | 1,070 | 2 | the rise in sea level | |
| 1.8 | 44 | 3 | the threat to the arctic seals | |
| 13.8 | 338 | 4 | the threat to the inuit way of life | |
| 31.6 | 776 | 5 | the melting of the northern ice cap | |
| 92 | .d | don't know | ||
| 66,276 | .i | iap | ||
| 21 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nanotechhow much r heard about nanotechnology
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How much have you heard about nanotechnology? Have you heard a lot, some, just a little, or nothing at all?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 203 | 1 | a lot | |
| 16.0 | 598 | 2 | some | |
| 25.9 | 970 | 3 | just a little | |
| 52.7 | 1,970 | 4 | nothing at all | |
| 62 | .d | don't know | ||
| 65,017 | .i | iap | ||
| 26 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nanoknw1true-false: nanotechnology manipulate extremely small units
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Here are a couple of true-false questions about nanotechnology. As before, if you dont know or arent sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or dont know. A. Nanotechnology involves manipulating extremely small units of matter, such as individual atoms, in order to produce better materials. (Is that true or false?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.2 | 1,068 | 1 | true | |
| 11.8 | 143 | 2 | false | |
| 556 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,065 | .i | iap | ||
| 14 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nanoknw2true-false: nanoscale differ from same material at larger scale
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Here are a couple of true-false questions about nanotechnology. As before, if you dont know or arent sure, just tell me so, and we will skip to the next question. Remember true, false, or dont know. B. The properties of nanoscale materials often differ fundamentally and unexpectedly from the properties of the same materials at larger scales. (Is that true or false?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.1 | 722 | 1 | true | |
| 21.9 | 202 | 2 | false | |
| 841 | .d | can't choose | ||
| 67,065 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
nanowillbenefit of nanotechnology outweigh harmful results
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A. Nanotechnology works at the molecular level atom by atom to build new structures, materials, and machines. People have frequently noted that new technologies have produced both benefits and harmful results. Do you think the benefits of nanotechnology will outweigh the harmful results or the harmful results will outweigh the benefits?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.4 | 2,335 | 1 | benefits greater | |
| 19.5 | 728 | 2 | about equal (if volunteered) | |
| 18.1 | 678 | 3 | harmful results greater | |
| 1,724 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,321 | .i | iap | ||
| 60 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
2008 Science Module
intintlinterested in international issues
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International and foreign policy issues. Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.5 | 1,574 | 1 | very interested | |
| 47.6 | 3,324 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 29.9 | 2,085 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 23 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,825 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
intfarminterested in farm issues
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Agricultural and farm issues. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.0 | 1,605 | 1 | very interested | |
| 50.0 | 3,490 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 27.1 | 1,891 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 19 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,825 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
inteducinterested in local school issues
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Local school issues. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 | 3,949 | 1 | very interested | |
| 41.0 | 3,639 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 14.5 | 1,283 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 13 | .d | don't know | ||
| 59,936 | .i | iap | ||
| 17 | .n | no answer | ||
| 9 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
intsciinterested in new scientific discoveries
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Issues about new scientific discoveries. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.7 | 3,694 | 1 | very interested | |
| 45.2 | 4,001 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 13.1 | 1,162 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 25 | .d | don't know | ||
| 59,937 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 11 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
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|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
inteconinterested in economic issues
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Economic issues and business conditions. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 | 3,939 | 1 | very interested | |
| 43.5 | 3,848 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 12.0 | 1,062 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 24 | .d | don't know | ||
| 59,938 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 20 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
inttechinterested in technologies
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Issues about the use of new inventions and technologies. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.4 | 3,666 | 1 | very interested | |
| 47.0 | 4,161 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 11.7 | 1,033 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 20 | .d | don't know | ||
| 59,939 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 12 | .s | skipped on web | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
intmedinterested in medical discoveries
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Issues about new medical discoveries. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.3 | 4,145 | 1 | very interested | |
| 35.4 | 2,477 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 5.3 | 368 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 15 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,825 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
intspaceinterested in space exploration
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Issues about space exploration. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.0 | 1,609 | 1 | very interested | |
| 45.1 | 3,146 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 31.9 | 2,228 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 22 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,825 | .i | iap | ||
| 16 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
intenvirinterested in environmental issues
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Issues about environmental pollution. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 | 3,160 | 1 | very interested | |
| 44.8 | 3,125 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 10.0 | 698 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 23 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,825 | .i | iap | ||
| 15 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
intmilinterested in military policy
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Issues about military and defense policy. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.0 | 2,580 | 1 | very interested | |
| 47.5 | 3,316 | 2 | moderately interested | |
| 15.5 | 1,083 | 3 | not at all interested | |
| 25 | .d | don't know | ||
| 61,825 | .i | iap | ||
| 17 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
sciintrowhich version of science introduction was used
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Which version of science introduction was used?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.6 | 747 | 1 | intro version 1 | |
| 50.4 | 758 | 2 | intro version 2 | |
| 67,341 | .i | iap | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
visarthow often r visited art museum last year
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An art museum. How many times did you visit an art museum during the last year?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.1 | 1,703 | 0 | ||
| 15.5 | 387 | 1 | ||
| 6.9 | 173 | 2 | ||
| 3.4 | 86 | 3 | ||
| 1.6 | 41 | 4 | ||
| 1.0 | 25 | 5 | ||
| 1.0 | 25 | 6 | ||
| 0.4 | 9 | 7 | ||
| 0.2 | 4 | 8 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 9 | ||
| 0.8 | 20 | 10 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 11 | ||
| 0.5 | 13 | 12 | ||
| 0.1 | 2 | 15 | ||
| 0.2 | 5 | 20 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 24 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 30 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 75 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 200 | ||
| 66,339 | .i | iap | ||
| 5 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
visnhisthow often r visited natural history museum last year
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A natural history museum. How many times did you visit a natural history museum during the last year?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.1 | 3,647 | 0 | ||
| 18.9 | 954 | 1 | ||
| 5.2 | 262 | 2 | ||
| 1.7 | 88 | 3 | ||
| 0.8 | 43 | 4 | ||
| 0.6 | 31 | 5 | ||
| 0.1 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 0.2 | 8 | 10 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 11 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 12 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 15 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 18 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 20 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 24 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 30 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 50 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 52 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 95 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 100 | ||
| 3 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,774 | .i | iap | ||
| 9 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
viszoohow often r visited zoo last year
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A zoo or aquarium. How many times did you visit a zoo or aquarium during the last year?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.0 | 2,685 | 0 | ||
| 27.4 | 1,386 | 1 | ||
| 11.2 | 568 | 2 | ||
| 3.5 | 175 | 3 | ||
| 1.6 | 81 | 4 | ||
| 1.4 | 71 | 5 | ||
| 0.5 | 24 | 6 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 7 | ||
| 0.2 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 9 | ||
| 0.5 | 25 | 10 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 11 | ||
| 0.2 | 11 | 12 | ||
| 0.1 | 6 | 15 | ||
| 0.1 | 6 | 20 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 21 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 24 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 30 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 36 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 48 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 50 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 95 | ||
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,774 | .i | iap | ||
| 9 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
visscihow often r visited science museum
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A science or technology museum. How many times did you visit a science or technology museum during the last year?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.0 | 3,744 | 0 | ||
| 18.4 | 933 | 1 | ||
| 4.3 | 218 | 2 | ||
| 1.4 | 72 | 3 | ||
| 0.6 | 31 | 4 | ||
| 0.5 | 24 | 5 | ||
| 0.3 | 13 | 6 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 7 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 8 | ||
| 0.0 | 2 | 9 | ||
| 0.2 | 8 | 10 | ||
| 0.1 | 4 | 12 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 15 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 20 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 25 | ||
| 0.1 | 3 | 50 | ||
| 0.0 | 1 | 52 | ||
| 2 | .d | don't know | ||
| 63,774 | .i | iap | ||
| 9 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
vislibhow often r visited public library last year
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A public library. How many times did you visit a public library during the last year?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0-300)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
scimathquality of science & math educ in us is inadequate
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The quality of science and mathematics education in American schools is inadequate. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.0 | 325 | 1 | strongly agree | |
| 53.3 | 751 | 2 | agree | |
| 22.1 | 312 | 3 | disagree | |
| 1.6 | 22 | 4 | strongly disagree | |
| 92 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,341 | .i | iap | ||
| 3 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |