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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%
1) Definitely3119.2
2) Maybe105431.3
3) Not at all197558.6
777) Don't know270.8
888) Refused30.1
Total3370100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2003
Cases: 3370
Variables: 915
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Youth
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ASTROLGY from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 3 (2007-2008)
(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%
1) Definitely28111.1
2) Maybe53521.1
3) Not at all170667.4
777) Don't know40.2
888) Refused10.0
999) Legitimate skip50.2
Missing838
Total2532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2532
Variables: 484
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ASTROLGY from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Now, for a new subject. Do you ever read a horoscope or your personal astrology report?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable346770.7
1) Yes76315.6
2) No66613.6
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer40.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ASTROSCI from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable346770.7
1) Very scientific771.6
2) Sort of scientific4158.5
3) Not at all scientific88918.1
8) Don't know471.0
9) No answer60.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ASTROSCI from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable153843.2
1) Very scientific1012.8
2) Sort of scientific56816.0
3) Not at all scientific126935.7
8) Don't know802.2
9) No answer30.1
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ASTROLGY from General Social Survey, 2006
Do you ever read a horoscope or your personal astrology report?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes107357.6
2) No78942.3
8) Don't know20.1
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ASTROSCI from General Social Survey, 2006
Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific?
 TOTAL%
1) Very scientific894.8
2) Sort of scientific49426.5
3) Not at all scientific121064.9
8) Don't know713.8
Missing2646
Total1864100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q74F from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q74 To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements..f. Astrology impacts one's life and personality
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree281.7
2) Agree20312.5
3) Disagree59736.6
4) Strongly disagree56634.7
5) Undecided23614.5
Missing91
Total1630100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q75B from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
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%
1) Yes44726.4
2) No124773.6
Missing27
Total1694100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
ASTROLGY from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(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%
1) Definitely30811.8
2) Maybe58622.5
3) Not at all168564.7
666) Invalid skip160.6
777) Don't know70.3
888) Refused20.1
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BASTRO_B from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2009
Do you believe in astrology, or that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives? (Q291F)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, believe in 24.5
2) No, don't believe 71.2
9) Don't know/Refused (VOL.) 4.2
Missing2010
Total2003100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 4013
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFASTRO from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe in astrology, that is, that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE27637.2
2) DON'T BELIEVE46662.8
Missing102
Total742100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
SCITEST3 from General Social Survey, 1994
Astrology- the study of star signs- has some scientific truth.
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely true1198.6
2) Probably true53238.4
3) Probably not true32623.5
4) Definitely not true26819.3
8) Can't choose1027.4
9) No answer392.8
Missing1606
Total1386100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BLFASTRO from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Do you believe in astrology, that is, that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives?
 TOTAL%
1) BELIEVE13837.6
2) DON'T BELIEVE22962.4
Missing46
Total367100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ASTROL from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
Do you believe in using astrology to help you make decisions?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly believe20.7
2) Believe165.3
3) Unsure7324.0
4) Disbelieve9230.3
5) Strongly disbelieve12139.8
Missing2
Total304100.0
Survey Details  
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
SCITEST3 from General Social Survey, 1993
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%
1) Definitely true1388.9
2) Probably true57236.7
3) Probably not true32020.6
4) Definitely not true31720.4
8) Can't choose1288.2
9) No answer825.3
Missing49
Total1557100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ASTROLOG from Four-State Church Involvement Study, 1988
Here are some more questions about religion. -- Do you believe in astrology that is, that the stars affect our destiny?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes62024.4
2) No192375.6
Missing77
Total2543100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 2620
Variables: 124
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BLFASTRO from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
Do you believe in astrology, that is, that the position of the stars and planets can affect people's lives?
 TOTAL%
1) Believe41737.7
2) Don't Believe69062.3
Missing148
Total1107100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 1257
Variables: 118
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ASTROL from Tulsa Oklahoma Area Science and Technology Survey, 1981
In your opinion is astrology a science?
 TOTAL%
1) Definitely no10534.1
2) I don't think so.5417.5
3) Unsure3110.1
4) I think so.6922.4
5) Definitely yes4815.6
9) No response10.3
Total308100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1981
Cases: 308
Variables: 42
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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