Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they…
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Survey year
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
74%
19%
3%
1%
2%
1%
2,883
2007
81%
15%
2%
< 1%
1%
2%
2,830
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by religious group
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Religious tradition
Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
Catholic
72%
23%
3%
2%
< 1%
1%
730
Evangelical Protestant
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
< 1%
781
Historically Black Protestant
87%
9%
1%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
182
Mainline Protestant
73%
24%
1%
< 1%
< 1%
1%
627
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
49%
26%
7%
< 1%
13%
4%
233
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
21%
34%
26%
18%
2,105
Believe in God; fairly certain
26%
35%
22%
17%
534
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
13%
14%
29%
31%
12%
1%
2,105
Believe in God; fairly certain
17%
18%
26%
26%
11%
1%
534
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Men
Women
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
45%
55%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
54%
46%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
66%
14%
4%
13%
4%
2,119
Believe in God; fairly certain
55%
8%
10%
24%
3%
540
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
15%
7%
78%
2,119
Believe in God; fairly certain
27%
13%
60%
538
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
31%
23%
28%
18%
1,878
Believe in God; fairly certain
42%
16%
24%
19%
494
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
38%
34%
17%
11%
2,129
Believe in God; fairly certain
42%
27%
19%
11%
544
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
51%
6%
11%
8%
24%
2,139
Believe in God; fairly certain
45%
10%
13%
4%
27%
544
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
31%
69%
2,136
Believe in God; fairly certain
34%
66%
545
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
78%
19%
2%
1%
1%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
36%
54%
8%
1%
1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
40%
54%
5%
< 1%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
24%
65%
10%
< 1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
76%
17%
3%
3%
1%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
43%
31%
15%
11%
< 1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
42%
9%
8%
39%
2%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
33%
13%
11%
41%
1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Belief in God
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
68%
16%
11%
5%
1%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
45%
20%
22%
13%
< 1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
43%
17%
16%
23%
1%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
43%
17%
20%
20%
< 1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
45%
9%
39%
5%
2%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
18%
14%
52%
14%
2%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
40%
59%
1%
1%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
26%
73%
1%
< 1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
41%
19%
23%
17%
1%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
13%
17%
34%
36%
< 1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
41%
38%
4%
11%
6%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
18%
41%
1%
33%
8%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
89%
6%
5%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
80%
13%
7%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
75%
18%
7%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
54%
39%
7%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Party affiliation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
45%
17%
38%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
35%
16%
49%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
46%
34%
15%
5%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
27%
45%
24%
4%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
54%
40%
2%
4%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
42%
52%
4%
2%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
48%
46%
4%
2%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
41%
54%
3%
2%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
46%
51%
4%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
62%
34%
3%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
53%
38%
4%
5%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
73%
18%
5%
4%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
% of adults who attend prayer groups several times a year who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
43%
49%
8%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
63%
30%
8%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
43%
53%
2%
3%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
32%
66%
1%
1%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups several times a year by belief in God
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain
15%
32%
4%
44%
5%
2,143
Believe in God; fairly certain
38%
32%
5%
21%
3%
546
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.