2020 August National Survey

08/21/2020

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In general, to what extent do you think the work that scientists do benefits you?	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021
How important is it for scientists to inform elected officials about their research and its impact on society?	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021
Can you name a living scientist?	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016
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.	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2017 , 2016Q2 , 2015
How important is it for the federal government to support incentives for private sector investment in science and technology?	2023 , 2022
In thinking about threats to your health, how important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from scientists?	2023Q4 , 2022 , 2021 , 2017Q2 , 2016 , 2015
How important is it for scientists to inform the public about their research and its impact on society?	2023 , 2021 , 2018
Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that major changes are needed in our public health systems, including more funding. Statement B: The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime event and existing systems are dealing with it adequately.	2021
How important is it that your state continues to support science and engineering research at state universities?	2021
In general, do you think the work that scientists do benefits all, most, some, very few people, or none in this country? (choose one)	2024Q1 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021
Do you agree or disagree that the federal government should assign a higher priority to improving K-12 education focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics and careers in those fields?	2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2017 , 2016 , 2014
Do you believe that you have personally benefited from the development of vaccines over the last 50 years?	2023
In general, how confident are you in the safety of vaccines used today?	2023
How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years…Your own health	2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018
How much confidence do you have in each of the following to act in your best interest:	2023Q4 , 2022 , 2021 , 2024Q1 , 2023
How much, if at all, do you think climate change is currently harming:	2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2018
How much, if at all, do you think climate change will harm the following, in the next ten years:	2023 , 2022 , 2021
In your view, which of the following will be the number one world leader in the year 2030 in:	2023
How much can science, technology, and innovation help address the following issues:	2023
How much would you say you know about science?
Have you tried to get any information about science in the past 30 days?
Would you like to know more about science?
Which one of the following best describes what you feel when you hear the word 'science'?
Which one of the following best describes what you feel when you hear the word 'technology'?
How important do you think it is that the U.S. is a global leader in scientific research?
Which statement is closest to your view? Statement A: The COVID-19 pandemic is a disruptive event and requires urgent refocusing of America's commitment to science. Statement B: Things will get back to normal soon; we don't need increased efforts in science.
Would you support or oppose paying $1 per week more in taxes to support an emergency public health fund to address health threats like a pandemic?
Would you support or oppose to paying $1 more per week in taxes for more scientific research?
Some governments have a goal to spend 3%-5% of GDP on research and development, and some, including Japan and Korea, have already met this goal, and others, including China, have pledged to do so. How important do you think it is for the U.S. to achieve this goal?
As you may know, the federal government provides public funds to universities to conduct basic scientific research. Do you approve or disapprove of the federal government spending to sponsor scientific research at universities?
How important is basic research funded by the federal government to private sector innovation?
After the Soviet Union beat the U.S. to put the first satellite in space in the 1950s, the U.S. created NASA. After 9-11, the U.S. created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). To what extent do you agree or disagree that the U.S. is again at a critical point when we need to commit to a major new initiative to assure the health, security and prosperity for the nation?
If the federal government offered a special incentive payment for students to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educational programs, would you approve or disapprove of this expenditure of taxpayer funds?
Can you name any institution, company or organization where scientific research is conducted?
To the best of your knowledge, would you say that research in the U.S. is conducted in all 50 states?
Would you recommend or discourage your child, family member, or another young person from entering a science, technology, engineering, or medical field?
How important is it that elected officials at all levels listen to advice from public health officials?
Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view? Statement A: Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to bring about technology advancements that will improve my life. Statement B: Artificial intelligence presents significant risks to my quality of life, through potential job loss, loss of privacy, or abuse of data.
Please indicate which of the following statements comes closer to your view? Statement A: Some people say the FDA should move more quickly in order to approve a COVID-19 vaccine to patients, even if it means there may be risks.Statement B: Other people say FDA should act more slowly in order to reduce risk, even if it means people may wait for a vaccine.	2014Q2
Studies show that certain health problems such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality happen more often among minorities or citizens with lower incomes. How important do you feel it is to conduct medical or health research to understand and eliminate these differences?
How much of a priority are each of the following issues for the United States:
How concerned are you about each of the following:
Many people say that more needs to be done to ensure the United States is prepared not just for future pandemics but for any other unpredictable catastrophe:
Suppose you heard a vaccine was available that protected you from COVID-19. Please indicate how likely you would be to get the vaccine based on the following factors:
In general, how much do you trust medical and health advice from the following: