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Teaching Evolution, Attitude about - Measurement Concept

Measures one's position on teaching evolution in public schools
19 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

CREATION from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q41e. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about science: Creationism should be taught in public schools
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree31619.8
2) Disagree27717.4
3) Agree43627.4
4) Strongly agree26316.6
8) Undecided29818.7
Missing55
Total1591100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
NODARWIN from National Survey of High School Biology Teachers
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements if they apply to your classes in biology or life sciences (otherwise select 'Not applicable'). I believe it is possible to offer an excellent general biology course for high school students that includes no mention of Darwin or evolutionary theory.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree495.6
2) Agree657.4
3) Disagree22926.0
4) Strongly disagree53861.1
Missing45
Total881100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 926
Variables: 88
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National probability sample of high school biology teachers
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
STATEEV from National Survey of High School Biology Teachers
Now we have some questions on your state's standards and assessments, and textbooks that you use. So far as you know, do your state's science standards include evolution?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, but not human evolution27130.0
2) Yes, including human evolution57163.3
3) No182.0
4) I am not sure424.7
Missing24
Total902100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 926
Variables: 88
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National probability sample of high school biology teachers
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
CREATEVO from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
And what's your view: would you generally favor or oppose teaching creationism along with evolution in public schools?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor 63.6
2) Oppose 26.1
9) Don't know/Refused 10.3
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CREATION from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
Would you generally favor or oppose teaching creationism instead of evolution in public schools?
 TOTAL%
1) Favor 37.6
2) Oppose 48.8
9) Don't know/Refused 13.6
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EVOLPAR from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
I'd like to get your views on who should and who should not have a say on how evolution is taught in public schools. In your opinion, should parents have a say in how evolution is addressed, or should they not have a say?
 TOTAL%
1) Should have a say 79.0
2) Should not have a say 16.6
9) Don't know/Refused 4.3
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EVOLRESP from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
And who should have the primary responsibility for deciding how evolution is taught in public schools? Should it be scientists and science teachers, parents, or school boards?
 TOTAL%
1) Scientists and science teachers 28.4
2) Parents 41.0
3) School boards 21.0
9) Don't know/Refused 9.7
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EVOLSCH from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
I'd like to get your views on who should and who should not have a say on how evolution is taught in public schools. In your opinion, should school boards have a say in how evolution is addressed, or should they not have a say?
 TOTAL%
1) Should have a say 59.5
2) Should not have a say 34.0
9) Don't know/Refused 6.6
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EVOLSCI from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
I'd like to get your views on who should and who should not have a say on how evolution is taught in public schools. In your opinion, should scientists and science teachers have a say in how evolution is addressed, or should they not have a say?
 TOTAL%
1) Should have a say 70.4
2) Should not have a say 23.5
9) Don't know/Refused 6.1
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EVOLSUBJ from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2005
Has your child ever mentioned feeling uncomfortable when the subject of evolution came up at school, or not? [Asked only if SCHKIDS = 1.]
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, has mentioned feeling uncomfortable 5.6
2) No, hasn't mentioned feeling uncomfortable 85.6
3) Did not come up/Not applicable 7.4
9) Don't know/Refused 1.4
Missing1446
Total554100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2000
Variables: 152
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
EVOSTAT from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
Do you think the question of whether creationism should be taught along with evolution in public schools is something that should be decided at the national level, or is it something that each state should decide for itself? [Answered only if FORM = 1.]
 TOTAL%
1) Should be decided at the national level 51.3
2) Each state should decide for itself 44.1
9) Don't know/Refused 4.5
Missing1007
Total996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2003
Variables: 146
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TEACHPUB from Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006
Would you generally favor or oppose teaching creationism along with evolution in public schools? [Answered only if FORM = 1.]
 TOTAL%
1) Favor 58.2
2) Oppose 35.0
9) Don't know/Refuse 6.8
Missing1007
Total996100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2003
Variables: 146
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TCHCREAT from Southern Focus Poll, South Survey, Spring 1998
Public schools now teach the scientific theory of evolution, which explains how life developed on Earth. Would you favor or oppose requiring public schools to also teach the Biblical version of how life on Earth was created by God?
 TOTAL%
1) YES, WOULD FAVOR61977.3
2) NO, WOULD NOT FAVOR18222.7
Missing43
Total801100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 844
Variables: 112
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TCHCREAT from Southern Focus Poll, Non-South Survey, Spring 1998
Public schools now teach the scientific theory of evolution, which explains how life developed on Earth. Would you favor or oppose requiring public schools to also teach the Biblical version of how life on Earth was created by God?
 TOTAL%
1) YES, WOULD FAVOR22358.4
2) NO, WOULD NOT FAVOR15941.6
Missing31
Total382100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 413
Variables: 114
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TEACHEVL from Winthrop University Student Religion Survey, 1996
There is controversy about whether the biological theory of evolution, or the biblical view of creation (called 'creationism'), should be taught in public schools. Which do you think should be taught?
 TOTAL%
1) Only evolution3311.3
2) Only creationism289.6
3) Both20168.8
4) Neither3010.3
Missing14
Total292100.0
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
CREATION from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
Do you think public schools should only teach the Bible's account of the creation of life on Earth, or should they only teach evolution, or should they teach both?
 TOTAL%
1) Only Bible's account2718.1
2) Only evolution51215.2
3) Both228668.0
6) Neither90.3
8) Don't know2858.5
Total3363100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 3363
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TCHBIBEV from Williamsburg Charter Survey On Religion and Public Life, 1987
Many grade schools and high schools around the country are run by various churches and religious groups. Do you think the government should provide financial help to teach Bible or evolution?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes147643.9
2) No159847.5
8) Don't know2898.6
Total3363100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1987
Cases: 3363
Variables: 109
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Additional interviews were conducted with seven leadership groups, including business executives, college professors, government leaders, newspaper editors and radio/TV news directors, Protestant ministers, Roman Catholic priests and rabbis.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TCHCREAT from Southern Focus Poll, Combined Sample, Spring 1998
Public schools now teach the scientific theory of evolution, which explains how life developed on Earth. Would you favor or oppose requiring public schools to also teach the Biblical version of how life on Earth was created by God?
 TOTAL%
1) Yes, would favor74663.8
2) No, would not favor42336.2
Missing74
Total1169100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 1257
Variables: 118
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CREATION from Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Survey, 1986
Please choose the response that best fits your belief regarding the Creationism Controversy. Public schools should teach:
 TOTAL%
1) Only the theory of evolution in biology279.0
2) Both creationism and the theory of evolution20869.3
3) Neither creationism nor the theory of evolution237.7
4) Only creationism279.0
8) Uncertain124.0
9) No answer31.0
Total300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1986
Cases: 300
Variables: 73
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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