Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Asians
% of Asians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Survey year
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
19%
17%
46%
17%
2%
937
2007
17%
15%
50%
15%
4%
773
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 Asians by religious group
% of Asians who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religious tradition
Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
26%
9%
52%
12%
2%
147
Evangelical Protestant
53%
11%
30%
3%
2%
115
Hindu
6%
19%
50%
24%
1%
173
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
4%
25%
43%
26%
1%
263
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who are ages…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Religion
35%
28%
26%
12%
180
Philosophy/reason
55%
34%
8%
4%
136
Common sense
37%
40%
15%
8%
404
Science
39%
46%
12%
3%
174
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Religion
22%
15%
26%
29%
7%
1%
180
Philosophy/reason
37%
24%
27%
10%
1%
1%
136
Common sense
22%
26%
29%
19%
4%
1%
404
Science
23%
26%
36%
12%
2%
< 1%
174
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Men
Women
Sample size
Religion
44%
56%
188
Philosophy/reason
52%
48%
138
Common sense
55%
45%
415
Science
64%
36%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Religion
72%
22%
6%
182
Philosophy/reason
62%
33%
5%
136
Common sense
69%
21%
9%
400
Science
74%
20%
5%
177
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who have a household income of…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Religion
31%
18%
33%
18%
153
Philosophy/reason
17%
24%
23%
36%
121
Common sense
23%
21%
30%
25%
359
Science
24%
19%
22%
36%
159
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who have completed…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Religion
27%
25%
32%
17%
185
Philosophy/reason
21%
29%
22%
28%
137
Common sense
20%
27%
30%
23%
414
Science
20%
18%
29%
33%
176
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Religion
53%
3%
10%
5%
29%
188
Philosophy/reason
40%
4%
3%
1%
52%
138
Common sense
50%
7%
4%
2%
37%
414
Science
50%
1%
1%
< 1%
47%
176
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Religion
38%
62%
186
Philosophy/reason
21%
79%
138
Common sense
30%
70%
414
Science
30%
70%
177
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say they…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
78%
12%
6%
1%
3%
< 1%
188
Philosophy/reason
31%
22%
18%
< 1%
26%
2%
138
Common sense
43%
27%
11%
< 1%
17%
3%
415
Science
20%
25%
15%
2%
36%
2%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say religion is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
80%
15%
4%
< 1%
1%
188
Philosophy/reason
21%
37%
22%
20%
< 1%
138
Common sense
30%
34%
23%
13%
< 1%
415
Science
17%
29%
25%
28%
1%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who attend religious services…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
60%
31%
9%
< 1%
188
Philosophy/reason
14%
41%
45%
< 1%
138
Common sense
20%
46%
33%
< 1%
415
Science
10%
45%
43%
1%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who pray…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
79%
11%
5%
4%
< 1%
188
Philosophy/reason
26%
19%
8%
47%
< 1%
138
Common sense
37%
15%
9%
38%
1%
415
Science
27%
8%
10%
55%
< 1%
178
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who attend prayer group…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
39%
20%
15%
26%
< 1%
188
Philosophy/reason
14%
6%
6%
74%
1%
138
Common sense
13%
9%
14%
64%
< 1%
415
Science
7%
6%
15%
72%
< 1%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who meditate…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
47%
13%
6%
31%
3%
188
Philosophy/reason
28%
16%
3%
53%
1%
138
Common sense
30%
9%
9%
50%
2%
415
Science
20%
8%
8%
60%
4%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
72%
13%
7%
8%
< 1%
188
Philosophy/reason
45%
21%
8%
24%
1%
138
Common sense
38%
18%
19%
22%
2%
415
Science
33%
12%
27%
25%
3%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
49%
19%
14%
17%
1%
188
Philosophy/reason
50%
16%
23%
11%
1%
138
Common sense
26%
20%
23%
30%
2%
415
Science
25%
13%
31%
29%
2%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
40%
60%
< 1%
< 1%
188
Philosophy/reason
17%
81%
1%
1%
138
Common sense
16%
83%
1%
< 1%
415
Science
16%
84%
< 1%
< 1%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who read scripture…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
52%
16%
7%
25%
< 1%
188
Philosophy/reason
18%
10%
8%
64%
1%
138
Common sense
15%
10%
11%
63%
1%
415
Science
5%
2%
17%
76%
< 1%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say the holy scripture is…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
51%
26%
2%
15%
6%
188
Philosophy/reason
4%
18%
1%
67%
9%
138
Common sense
16%
22%
2%
50%
10%
415
Science
8%
14%
< 1%
70%
8%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who …in heaven
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
89%
4%
7%
188
Philosophy/reason
54%
41%
5%
138
Common sense
55%
38%
7%
415
Science
44%
51%
5%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who …in hell
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
Religion
79%
13%
7%
188
Philosophy/reason
37%
57%
6%
138
Common sense
40%
50%
10%
415
Science
32%
61%
7%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who identify as…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
Religion
42%
21%
37%
188
Philosophy/reason
24%
17%
59%
138
Common sense
24%
25%
51%
415
Science
16%
28%
56%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who are…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
39%
36%
18%
8%
188
Philosophy/reason
11%
45%
43%
1%
138
Common sense
22%
38%
33%
6%
415
Science
13%
32%
47%
7%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who would rather have…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
37%
61%
< 1%
2%
188
Philosophy/reason
40%
56%
1%
2%
138
Common sense
43%
53%
2%
2%
415
Science
33%
62%
4%
1%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say government aid to the poor…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
48%
47%
2%
2%
188
Philosophy/reason
29%
64%
5%
1%
138
Common sense
40%
53%
4%
3%
415
Science
34%
61%
2%
3%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say abortion should be…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
33%
64%
3%
188
Philosophy/reason
74%
22%
3%
138
Common sense
67%
30%
2%
415
Science
69%
25%
6%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say homosexuality…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
40%
52%
2%
5%
188
Philosophy/reason
84%
12%
3%
< 1%
138
Common sense
73%
19%
3%
5%
415
Science
79%
19%
1%
2%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who …same-sex marriage
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Table
Share
Sources of guidance on right and wrong
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Religion
31%
63%
6%
188
Philosophy/reason
80%
16%
4%
138
Common sense
68%
26%
6%
415
Science
76%
18%
6%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
42%
53%
2%
3%
188
Philosophy/reason
28%
67%
3%
2%
138
Common sense
32%
64%
1%
3%
415
Science
19%
74%
1%
6%
178
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 Asians by sources of guidance on right and wrong
% of Asians who say humans…
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong
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
Religion
17%
23%
2%
55%
3%
188
Philosophy/reason
59%
20%
4%
13%
4%
138
Common sense
49%
18%
4%
25%
4%
415
Science
68%
10%
4%
16%
2%
178
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.