Survey Results

Page: May 2010 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square

1. Please tell whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements: The first amendment clearly supports the separation between church and state.
	answered question		98
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly Agree		80.6%	79
Agree		7.1%	7
Neither Agree Nor Disagree		5.1%	5
Disagree		4.1%	4
Strongly Disagree		3.1%	3

2. The United States was founded as a Christian nation.
	answered question		98
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly Agree		9.2%	9
Agree		7.1%	7
Neither Agree Nor Disagree		5.1%	5
Disagree		16.3%	16
Strongly Disagree		62.2%	61

3. When it comes to Louisiana state government, do you feel there is a clear separation between church and state, or would you say there is not a clear separation between church and state?
	answered question		95
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Clear separation		14.7%	14
Not a clear separation		85.3%	81

4. In your opinion, what is the place of religion in state politics?
	answered question	92
	skipped question	6
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		92

5. Now, in thinking about the role of religion in public education, do you support prayer in public schools?
	answered question		96
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		14.6%	14
No		85.4%	82

6. If yes, do you think the absence of prayer in public schools contributes to social decay?
	answered question		65
	skipped question		33
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		18.5%	12
No		81.5%	53

7. Let’s talk about the issues of creationism and evolution. Please tell whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements: Creationism, which is defined as the religious belief that humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe are the creation of a supernatural agency, should be taught in public schools.
	answered question		97
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly Agree		8.2%	8
Agree		5.2%	5
Neither Agree Nor Disagree		3.1%	3
Disagree		5.2%	5
Strongly Disagree		78.4%	76

8. Evolution, which is defined as the change in the inherited traits of a population of organisms through successive generations, should be taught in public schools.
	answered question		98
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly Agree		80.6%	79
Agree		13.3%	13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree		3.1%	3
Disagree		1.0%	1
Strongly Disagree		2.0%	2

9. In general, what one word best describes your impression of the role religion plays in public life these days? Just use the first word that comes to mind.
	answered question	92
	skipped question	6
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		92

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10. What is your political party affiliation?
	answered question		90
	skipped question		8
		Response Percent	Response Count
Republican Party		5.6%	5
Democratic Party		37.8%	34
Independent		51.1%	46
Don't know / Not available		2.2%	2
Refused		3.3%	3
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]			6

11. The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are:
	answered question		97
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		9.3%	9
Liberal		17.5%	17
Somewhat liberal		16.5%	16
Moderate		22.7%	22
Somewhat conservative		13.4%	13
Conservative		13.4%	13
Very conservative		3.1%	3
Don't know / Not available		2.1%	2
Refused		2.1%	2

12. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
	answered question		97
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		35.1%	34
Liberal		27.8%	27
Somewhat liberal		12.4%	12
Moderate		13.4%	13
Somewhat conservative		4.1%	4
Conservative		1.0%	1
Very conservative		4.1%	4
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		2.1%	2

13. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
	answered question		97
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
White		82.5%	80
Black		1.0%	1
Asian		2.1%	2
Hispanic		3.1%	3
Native American		0.0%	0
Mixed race		4.1%	4
Other		1.0%	1
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		6.2%	6

14. What is the highest level of education you have received?
	answered question		96
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Grade school		0.0%	0
High school diploma/GED		7.3%	7
Vocational/Technical Degree		1.0%	1
Associates Degree		4.2%	4
Bachelors Degree		39.6%	38
Masters Degree		19.8%	19
PhD/MD/JD		22.9%	22
Other		4.2%	4
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		1.0%	1

15. What was your age on your last birthday?
	answered question		97
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
17 or Younger		1.0%	1
18-24		1.0%	1
25-34		12.4%	12
35-44		16.5%	16
45-54		21.6%	21
55-64		26.8%	26
65-74		11.3%	11
75-84		7.2%	7
85 or older		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		2.1%	2

16. What is your marital status?
	answered question		94
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Single		20.2%	19
Married		50.0%	47
Divorced/Separated		20.2%	19
Widowed		3.2%	3
Other		3.2%	3
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		3.2%	3

17. What is your total 2007 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
	answered question		96
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
$10,000 OR LESS		2.1%	2
$10,001-$20,000		3.1%	3
$20,001-$30,000		10.4%	10
$30,001-$40,000		7.3%	7
$40,001-$50,000		7.3%	7
$50,001-$60,000		9.4%	9
$60,001-$70,000		6.3%	6
$70,001-$80,000		5.2%	5
$80,001-$100,000		11.5%	11
$100,001 OR MORE		24.0%	23
Don't know / Not available		3.1%	3
Refused		10.4%	10

18. Gender?
	answered question		97
	skipped question		1
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		60.8%	59
Female		36.1%	35
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		3.1%	3