02/08/2024
VIEW SURVEY PRESENTATION
This online survey was conducted by Zogby Analytics on behalf of Research!America in January 2024, among 1,005 adults. The survey has a theoretical sampling error of +/- 3.1 percentage points.* Subsets of the data have a larger margin of error than the full data set. The sample is weighted to best represent the demographics of the population being surveyed. Weighted variables may include age, race, gender, religious affiliation, party, education, and religion.
For the national sample, this survey has a theoretical sampling error of +/- 3.1 percentage points.* For minority oversampling groups, group sizes are as follows:
- African Americans: sample size = 402, margin of error = +/-4.9 percentage points.
- Hispanic: sample size = 401, margin of error = +/-4.9 percentage points.
- Asian: sample size = 402, margin of error = +/- 4.9 percentage points.
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In your opinion, which of the following are the most serious issues facing this country? (Choose top three)
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2024
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2023
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2022
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In general, to what extent do you think the work that scientists do benefits you?
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2023
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2022VA
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2022
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2021
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2020Q3
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Should scientists consider it part of their job to inform the public about their research and its impact on society?
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2023
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2022
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In general, do you think investments in science and technology are creating employment opportunities for all, most, some, or very few people in this country?
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2022
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In general, do you believe investments in science and technology are creating employment opportunities for you or people you know?
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2022
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How important is it for scientists to inform elected officials about their research and its impact on society?
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020Q3
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Can you name a living scientist?
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2023
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2022VA
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2022
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2021
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2020Q3
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2018
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2017
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2016
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Even if it brings no immediate benefits, basic scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the federal government.
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2023
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2022VA
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2022
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2021
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2020Q3
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2017
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2016Q2
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2015
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How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in science and technology?
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2023
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2022
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Can you name any institution, company, or organization where medical or health research is conducted?
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2023Q4
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2018
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2017
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2016
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How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in research to improve health?
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2023
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2022
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2021
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Would you be willing to pay $1 per week more in taxes if you were certain that all of the money would be spent on additional medical research?
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2023
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2021
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2015
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How important is investing in research to each of the following:
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2022
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2021
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In general, do you think the work that scientists do benefits all, most, some, very few people, or none in this country? (choose one)
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020Q3
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Do you believe Congress should invest more taxpayer dollars to advance science and technology in the U.S.?
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2023
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How concerned are you with the possibility of China surpassing the U.S. as the world’s leading science and technology power?
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2023
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To the best of your knowledge, would you say that medical or health research in the U.S. is conducted in all 50 states?
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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Do you believe the health care services you personally receive are based on the best and most recent research available?
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GA2023
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2023
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2022VA
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2018
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2017Q2
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2017
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2016Q2
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2016
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2014Q2
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How concerned are you that antibiotic resistance will make more infections difficult to treat or even deadly?
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2023
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Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The federal government should invest in preventing and curing diseases wherever they occur. Statement B:The federal government should invest in preventing and curing diseases only if they pose an immediate risk to people in this country.
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2023
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2022
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Is there any other issue(s) that you are concerned about being impacted by misinformation/disinformation?
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2023
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How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest:
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2024
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2023
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2023Q4
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2022VA
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2022
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2021
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2020Q3
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Do you agree or disagree that scientists SHOULD play a major role in shaping policy for each of the following:
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2023
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2018
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2017
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Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, while disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead. Please indicate to what extent you are concerned with the impact of misinformation/disinformation on the following:
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2023
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When it comes to rising health care costs, would you say medical research is part of the problem or part of the solution?
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2022VA
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2018
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Do you support or oppose increased funding for research to better understand and combat opioid addiction?
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2018
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2017
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What would you say is the single most important health issue facing the nation?
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2024
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2023Q4
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020Q4
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2019
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2018
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2017Q2
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2016Q2
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When today's children in America grow up, do you think they will be:
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Why do you think today’s children in America will grow up worse off? Select all that apply.
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Why do you think today’s children in America will grow up better off? Select all that apply.
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Which of the following should be included among the priorities of candidates running for national office THIS YEAR? Select all that apply.
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2016
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Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: Scientific and technological advancement in the U.S. is progressing well. Statement B: Scientific and technological advancement in the U.S. is not progressing well.
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What are the biggest obstacles to scientific and technological advancements in the United States? (Select up to three)
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How important is it for the federal government to support economic incentives for private sector investment in science and technology?
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Some governments have a goal to spend 3%-5% of GDP on research and development. Some, including Japan and Korea, have already met this goal, and others, including China, have pledged to do so. The U.S. currently spends 0.7% of our GDP on research and development. How important is it for the U.S. to set a higher goal?
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Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view? Statement A: Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to bring about technological advancements that will improve my quality of life. Statement B: Artificial intelligence presents significant risks to my quality of life.
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How would you rate the quality of K-12 education focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in the U.S.?
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How well do you think candidates running for Congress respond to the health concerns of people like you?
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How well do you think candidates running for President respond to the health concerns of people like you?
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In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials and candidates listen to advice from scientists?
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If you knew that a candidate for national office favored spending more federal dollars (tax dollars) on medical and health research, would you be more or less likely to support that person for election?
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How important is it for your candidates in 2024 to promote faster medical progress?
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To the best of your knowledge, which of the following is the largest funder of medical and health research in the U.S.?
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Studies show that in addition to increased risk from health problems such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality happen more often among certain minorities and/or citizens with lower incomes. How important do you feel it is to conduct research to combat health disparities?
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A type of research called health care delivery research seeks to improve the translation of discoveries from research into medical practice. How important do you think it is for the United States to invest in health care delivery research?
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2017
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2016Q2
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Some people say that patients should have more of a voice in determining health research priorities. In general, which statement most closely matches your view?
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2023
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Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, while disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead. Please indicate to what extent you are concerned with the impact of misinformation/disinformation on the following? - Addressing climate change
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2023
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Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, while disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead. Please indicate to what extent you are concerned with the impact of misinformation/disinformation on the following? - Maintaining a stable democracy
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2023
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How important is it to increase government funding for research on maternal mortality?
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GA2023
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Please indicate whether or not you believe the U.S. is a leader in each of the following areas, using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is very much a leader and 5 is not at all a leader.
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How important is it that the U.S. be a leader in the following categories.
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