Astrology, Validity of - Measurement Concept
Does the respondent think that astrology is scientifically valid? That is, can it predict people's futures or fortunes?19 Questions match selected parameters.
Survey Questions
ASTROLGY from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 1 (2003)Y125. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-H], definitely, maybe, or not at all: In astrology, that stars and planets affect people's fates?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely | 311 | 9.2 |
2) Maybe | 1054 | 31.3 |
3) Not at all | 1975 | 58.6 |
777) Don't know | 27 | 0.8 |
888) Refused | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 3370 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2003 |
Cases: | 3370 |
Variables: | 915 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Youth |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
(astrolgy_w3) Next, I will be asking you some questions about your religious beliefs. I:1. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-G], [INTERVIEWER MUST READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES: 'definitely, maybe, or not at all' FOR 'A' AND 'B' AND THEN ONLY IF NECESSARY FOR 'C' THROUGH 'G'] D. In astrology, that stars and planets affect people's fates?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely | 281 | 11.1 |
2) Maybe | 535 | 21.1 |
3) Not at all | 1706 | 67.4 |
777) Don't know | 4 | 0.2 |
888) Refused | 1 | 0.0 |
999) Legitimate skip | 5 | 0.2 |
Missing | 838 | |
Total | 2532 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 2532 |
Variables: | 484 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Now, for a new subject. Do you ever read a horoscope or your personal astrology report?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 3467 | 70.7 |
1) Yes | 763 | 15.6 |
2) No | 666 | 13.6 |
8) Don't know | 1 | 0.0 |
9) No answer | 4 | 0.1 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 3467 | 70.7 |
1) Very scientific | 77 | 1.6 |
2) Sort of scientific | 415 | 8.5 |
3) Not at all scientific | 889 | 18.1 |
8) Don't know | 47 | 1.0 |
9) No answer | 6 | 0.1 |
Total | 4901 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2010 |
Cases: | 4901 |
Variables: | 1221 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific?
TOTAL | % | |
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0) Inapplicable | 1538 | 43.2 |
1) Very scientific | 101 | 2.8 |
2) Sort of scientific | 568 | 16.0 |
3) Not at all scientific | 1269 | 35.7 |
8) Don't know | 80 | 2.2 |
9) No answer | 3 | 0.1 |
Total | 3559 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2008 |
Cases: | 3559 |
Variables: | 898 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you ever read a horoscope or your personal astrology report?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 1073 | 57.6 |
2) No | 789 | 42.3 |
8) Don't know | 2 | 0.1 |
Missing | 2646 | |
Total | 1864 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Very scientific | 89 | 4.8 |
2) Sort of scientific | 494 | 26.5 |
3) Not at all scientific | 1210 | 64.9 |
8) Don't know | 71 | 3.8 |
Missing | 2646 | |
Total | 1864 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2006 |
Cases: | 4510 |
Variables: | 1232 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Q74 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements..f. Astrology impacts one's life and personality
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly agree | 28 | 1.7 |
2) Agree | 203 | 12.5 |
3) Disagree | 597 | 36.6 |
4) Strongly disagree | 566 | 34.7 |
5) Undecided | 236 | 14.5 |
Missing | 91 | |
Total | 1630 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
Q75 As an adult, have you ever done any of the following...Consulted a horoscope to get an idea about the course of your life
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 447 | 26.4 |
2) No | 1247 | 73.6 |
Missing | 27 | |
Total | 1694 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 1721 |
Variables: | 395 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Mixed Mode |
(astolgy_w2) I:1. Do you believe [INSERT LIST A-G], [INTERVIEWER MUST READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES: "definitely, maybe, or not at all" FOR ‘A' AND ‘B' AND THEN ONLY IF NECESSARY FOR ‘C' THROUGH ‘G'] D. In astrology, that stars and planets affect people's fates?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely | 308 | 11.8 |
2) Maybe | 586 | 22.5 |
3) Not at all | 1685 | 64.7 |
666) Invalid skip | 16 | 0.6 |
777) Don't know | 7 | 0.3 |
888) Refused | 2 | 0.1 |
Total | 2604 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2005 |
Cases: | 2604 |
Variables: | 509 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe in astrology, or that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives? (Q291F)
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes, believe in | 24.5 | |
2) No, don't believe | 71.2 | |
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) | 4.2 | |
Missing | 2010 | |
Total | 2003 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 2009 |
Cases: | 4013 |
Variables: | 264 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe in astrology, that is, that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) BELIEVE | 276 | 37.2 |
2) DON'T BELIEVE | 466 | 62.8 |
Missing | 102 | |
Total | 742 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 844 |
Variables: | 112 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Astrology- the study of star signs- has some scientific truth.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely true | 119 | 8.6 |
2) Probably true | 532 | 38.4 |
3) Probably not true | 326 | 23.5 |
4) Definitely not true | 268 | 19.3 |
8) Can't choose | 102 | 7.4 |
9) No answer | 39 | 2.8 |
Missing | 1606 | |
Total | 1386 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1994 |
Cases: | 2992 |
Variables: | 852 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Do you believe in astrology, that is, that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) BELIEVE | 138 | 37.6 |
2) DON'T BELIEVE | 229 | 62.4 |
Missing | 46 | |
Total | 367 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 413 |
Variables: | 114 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe in using astrology to help you make decisions?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Strongly believe | 2 | 0.7 |
2) Believe | 16 | 5.3 |
3) Unsure | 73 | 24.0 |
4) Disbelieve | 92 | 30.3 |
5) Strongly disbelieve | 121 | 39.8 |
Missing | 2 | |
Total | 304 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1996 |
Cases: | 306 |
Variables: | 46 |
Scope: | Other: The target population for this survey was students at Winthrop University, a state university in South Carolina |
Frame: | Other: Lower-division, general education classes |
Sample: | Unknown Sample Types |
Mode: | Other: Self-report questionnaire |
For each statement below, just check the box that comes closest to your opinion of how true it is. In your opinion, how true is this? Astrology—the study of star signs—has some scientific truth.
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely true | 138 | 8.9 |
2) Probably true | 572 | 36.7 |
3) Probably not true | 320 | 20.6 |
4) Definitely not true | 317 | 20.4 |
8) Can't choose | 128 | 8.2 |
9) No answer | 82 | 5.3 |
Missing | 49 | |
Total | 1557 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1993 |
Cases: | 1606 |
Variables: | 651 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | In-Person |
Here are some more questions about religion. -- Do you believe in astrology that is, that the stars affect our destiny?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Yes | 620 | 24.4 |
2) No | 1923 | 75.6 |
Missing | 77 | |
Total | 2543 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1988 |
Cases: | 2620 |
Variables: | 124 |
Scope: | Other |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
Do you believe in astrology, that is, that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Believe | 417 | 37.7 |
2) Don't Believe | 690 | 62.3 |
Missing | 148 | |
Total | 1107 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1998 |
Cases: | 1257 |
Variables: | 118 |
Scope: | U.S. Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |
In your opinion is astrology a science?
TOTAL | % | |
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1) Definitely no | 105 | 34.1 |
2) I don't think so. | 54 | 17.5 |
3) Unsure | 31 | 10.1 |
4) I think so. | 69 | 22.4 |
5) Definitely yes | 48 | 15.6 |
9) No response | 1 | 0.3 |
Total | 308 | 100.0 |
Survey Details | |
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Year: | 1981 |
Cases: | 308 |
Variables: | 42 |
Scope: | Regional Samples |
Frame: | U.S. Adults |
Sample: | Random Samples |
Mode: | Phone |