Religion and Public Life Survey, 2006 - Analysis
STEMSTAT (Weighted by WEIGHT)
Do you think the question of whether stem-cell research should be legally permitted 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.]
Percent | Cumulative Percent | |||
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1) Should be decided at the national level | 68.9% | 68.9% | ||
2) Each state should decide for itself | 26.4% | 95.3% | ||
9) Don't know/Refused | 4.7% | 100.0% | ||
Missing | 1007 | |||
Total Unweighted N = 996 |
Age (I-AGE)
18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-64 | 65+ | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Should be decided at the national level | 70.3% | 80.0% | 74.6% | 63.1% | 60.6% | 8 | 68.7% |
Each state should decide for itself | 23.7% | 18.2% | 24.9% | 33.5% | 25.1% | 3 | 26.5% |
Don't know/Refused | 5.9% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% | 14.3% | 2 | 4.8% |
Missing | 56 | 107 | 178 | 434 | 223 | 1020 | 9 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Worship attendance (I-ATTEND)
More than once a week | Once a week | Once or twice a month | A few times a year | Seldom | Never | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Should be decided at the national level | 77.1% | 63.8% | 76.9% | 68.4% | 60.2% | 71.3% | 5 | 68.8% |
Each state should decide for itself | 15.3% | 31.5% | 20.3% | 29.0% | 34.8% | 24.3% | 1 | 26.6% |
Don't know/Refused | 7.6% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 5.0% | 4.3% | 2 | 4.6% |
Missing | 159 | 263 | 155 | 189 | 130 | 106 | 1015 | 5 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Education (I-EDUC)
Less than high school | High school graduate (Grade 12 or GED certificate) | Some college, no 4-year degree (or Vocational or Technical degree AFTER high school) | College graduate (B.S., B.A., or other 4-year degree) | Post-graduate training or professional schooling after college (e.g., toward a master's Degree or Ph.D.; law or medical school | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Should be decided at the national level | 57.1% | 64.8% | 71.1% | 81.7% | 70.9% | 6 | 68.7% |
Each state should decide for itself | 33.1% | 28.7% | 27.2% | 17.1% | 25.2% | 1 | 26.6% |
Don't know/Refused | 9.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.9% | 1 | 4.7% |
Missing | 80 | 264 | 286 | 235 | 139 | 1015 | 3 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Gender (I-GENDER)
Male | Female | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Should be decided at the national level | 74.6% | 63.5% | 0 | 68.9% |
Each state should decide for itself | 22.7% | 29.9% | 0 | 26.4% |
Don't know/Refused | 2.7% | 6.6% | 0 | 4.7% |
Missing | 477 | 530 | 1007 | 0 |
Total | 100% | 100% |
Household income (I-INCOME)
Less than $20,000 | 20 to under $30,000 | 30 to under $50,000 | 50 to under $75,000 | 75 to under $100,000 | $100,000 or more | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Should be decided at the national level | 56.6% | 68.6% | 73.1% | 74.8% | 67.5% | 72.7% | 89 | 69.0% |
Each state should decide for itself | 35.8% | 26.5% | 24.0% | 21.5% | 30.8% | 25.9% | 28 | 27.3% |
Don't know/Refused | 7.5% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 17 | 3.7% |
Missing | 136 | 99 | 207 | 163 | 128 | 142 | 1141 | 132 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Marital status (I-MARITAL)
Married | Divorced or separated | Widowed | Never been married | Missing | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Should be decided at the national level | 72.0% | 66.0% | 51.6% | 69.9% | 5 | 68.7% |
Each state should decide for itself | 25.3% | 25.9% | 34.4% | 26.7% | 0 | 26.6% |
Don't know/Refused | 2.6% | 8.0% | 14.0% | 3.4% | 1 | 4.7% |
Missing | 615 | 148 | 95 | 143 | 1013 | 6 |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |