{"id":104962,"date":"2019-08-02T13:42:19","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T18:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T16:55:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T20:55:23","slug":"partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/","title":{"rendered":"1. Partisanship influences views on the role and value of scientific experts in policy debates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A majority of U.S. adults support the participation of scientific experts in policy debates, but Democrats are more likely than Republicans to think scientists should be involved and are more likely to value their decisions. Partisan divisions also arise in beliefs about the value of the scientific method and the likelihood of bias in scientists\u2019 judgments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/ps_08-02-19_trust-in_-scientists-01-1-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-122932\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dbe0e0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"648\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png\" alt=\"Six-in-ten in U.S. say scientists should take an active role in policy debates\" class=\"wp-image-122932 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dbe0e0; width:310px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png 630w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=292,300 292w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=394,405 394w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=200,206 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=260,267 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=310,319 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=420,432 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=160,165 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-1.png?resize=320,329 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, 60% of Americans say scientists should play an active role in policy debates about scientific issues, the Center\u2019s new survey shows. A smaller share (39%) says scientists should \u201cfocus on establishing sound scientific facts and stay out of public policy debates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there are dueling perspectives along party lines about the role and value of scientific experts in science-related policy debates, with most Democrats (73%, including leaners) saying scientists should take an active role. In contrast, a majority of Republicans (56%, including leaners) say scientists should focus on their research and stay out of policy debates, while a smaller percentage (43%) say scientists should play an active role in such debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/ps_08-02-19_trust-in_-scientists-01-2-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-122934\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dcdee0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"618\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png\" alt=\"More Democrats than Republicans say scientific experts make better science-related policy decisions \" class=\"wp-image-122934 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dcdee0; width:310px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png 630w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=300,294 300w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=413,405 413w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=200,196 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=260,255 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=310,304 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=420,412 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=75,75 75w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=160,157 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-2.png?resize=320,314 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democrats also are more inclined than Republicans to value the opinions of scientific experts in policy matters. Some 54% of Democrats think scientific experts are usually better at making decisions about scientific issues than other people. In contrast, 34% of Republicans say the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How much people know about science can also impact their perspectives on these topics, but the findings show the influence of people\u2019s science knowledge on their views depends on their partisan lens. For example, 84% of Democrats with high science knowledge say scientists should play an active role in science policy debates, compared with 58% of Democrats with low science knowledge. No such pattern exists among Republicans. Four-in-ten Republicans with high science knowledge (40%) \u2013 and 52% of those with low science knowledge \u2013 say scientists should play an active role in science policy debates. <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2016\/10\/04\/public-knowledge-about-science-has-a-limited-tie-to-peoples-beliefs-about-climate-change-and-climate-scientists\/\">Past Pew Research Center surveys<\/a> have found a similar pattern on a range of views related to climate and energy issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-is-section=\"true\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;more-democrats-than-republicans-trust-the-objectivity-of-scientists-and-the-scientific-method&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"{&quot;namespace&quot;:&quot;prc-block\\\/table-of-contents&quot;}\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-democrats-than-republicans-trust-the-objectivity-of-scientists-and-the-scientific-method\"><a name=\"_Toc15310043\"><\/a>More Democrats than Republicans trust the objectivity of scientists and the scientific method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/ps_08-02-19_trust-in_-scientists-00-p10-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-122946\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d3d8d7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"1018\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png\" alt=\"Roughly six-in-ten Americans trust the scientific method\" class=\"wp-image-122946 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d3d8d7; width:310px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png 628w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=185,300 185w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=250,405 250w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=200,324 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=260,421 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=310,503 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=420,681 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=160,259 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/08\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-00-p10.png?resize=320,519 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Americans believe the processes of science \u2013 namely, the scientific method of observing and collecting empirical evidence \u2013 are fundamentally sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, 63% of Americans say the scientific method generally produces accurate conclusions, while a smaller share (35%) says it can be manipulated to produce a desired conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further, a majority of U.S. adults (55%) believe scientists\u2019 judgments are \u201cbased solely on the facts,\u201d as opposed to scientists being \u201cjust as likely to be biased\u201d in their judgments as other people (44%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On average, however, more Democrats than Republicans (including independents who identify with each party) are inclined to express confidence in both the scientific method and scientists\u2019 conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/ps_08-02-19_trust-in_-scientists-01-4-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-122938\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dfe1e1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"512\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png\" alt=\"More Democrats than Republicans say the scientific method produces accurate conclusions\" class=\"wp-image-122938 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dfe1e1; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png 832w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=768,473 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=658,405 658w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=200,123 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=260,160 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=310,191 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=420,258 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=640,394 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=740,455 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=160,98 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-4.png?resize=320,197 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seven-in-ten Democrats (70%) say the scientific method generally produces accurate conclusions. Opinion among Republicans is more divided, with 55% saying the scientific method produces accurate conclusions and 44% saying the scientific method can be manipulated by researchers to produce desired results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/ps_08-02-19_trust-in_-scientists-01-5-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-122940\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e3e5e4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"520\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png\" alt=\"Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view scientists as susceptible to bias\" class=\"wp-image-122940 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e3e5e4; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png 844w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=768,473 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=657,405 657w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=200,123 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=260,160 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=310,191 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=420,259 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=640,394 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=740,456 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=160,99 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-5.png?resize=320,197 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About six-in-ten Democrats (62%) say scientists make judgments based solely on the facts. By comparison, 44% of Republicans say scientists\u2019 judgments are based on facts, while 55% say scientists\u2019 opinions are just as likely to be biased as other people\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Science knowledge levels also influence people\u2019s views on these issues, but the correlation depends on their partisanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/ps_08-02-19_trust-in_-scientists-01-6-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-122942\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e2dfe1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"742\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png\" alt=\"Democrats with high science knowledge have more confidence in the scientific method\" class=\"wp-image-122942 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e2dfe1; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png 838w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=300,266 300w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=768,680 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=457,405 457w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=200,177 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=260,230 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=310,274 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=420,372 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=640,567 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=740,655 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=160,142 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-6.png?resize=320,283 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among Democrats, an overwhelming majority of those with high science knowledge (86%) think the scientific method generally produces accurate conclusions. In contrast, about half of Democrats with low science knowledge (52%) say the scientific method produces accurate conclusions. Differences are modest by comparison among Republicans with high, medium and low science knowledge levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/partisanship-influences-views-on-the-role-and-value-of-scientific-experts-in-policy-debates\/ps_08-02-19_trust-in_-scientists-01-7-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-122944\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e2e0e2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"744\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png\" alt=\"Republicans with high science knowledge are particularly likely to see scientists as open to bias\" class=\"wp-image-122944 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e2e0e2; width:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png 834w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=300,268 300w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=768,685 768w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=454,405 454w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=200,178 200w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=260,232 260w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=310,277 310w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=420,375 420w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=640,571 640w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=740,660 740w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=160,143 160w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2019\/07\/PS_08.02.19_trust.in_.scientists-01-7.png?resize=320,285 320w\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But when it comes to questions of susceptibility to bias, 64% of Republicans with high science knowledge say scientists are just as likely to be biased as other people, while 42% of Republicans with low science knowledge agree. Democrats with low, medium and high science knowledge are all about equally likely (in the 34% to 39% range) to view scientists as susceptible to bias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, knowledge and information can influence beliefs about these matters, but it does so through the lens of partisanship, a tendency known as motivated reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"public-trust-in-scientists-is-only-sometimes-correlated-with-political-party\">Public trust in scientists is only sometimes correlated with political party<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite political differences over the role and value of scientific experts, public support for and trust in scientists is not uniformly connected with politics, but rather differs depending on the field of scientific study. The Center\u2019s survey looks at public trust in scientists specializing in the environment, medicine and nutrition. Democrats have more trust than Republicans in environmental scientists \u2013 whether researchers or environmental health specialists \u2013 to perform their jobs with competence, to show concern for the public interest and to present their findings or recommendations in a fair and accurate way. There are also some partisan differences in views of nutrition researchers, but there are no such differences when it comes to medical doctors, medical researchers or dietitians. For details, see \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2019\/08\/02\/americans-often-trust-practitioners-more-than-researchers-but-are-skeptical-about-scientific-integrity#partisan-differences\">Partisan differences in overall views of and trust in scientists occur primarily for environmental scientists.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2015\/07\/01\/americans-politics-and-science-issues\/\">Pew Research Center studies<\/a> have shown wide political divides on public attitudes related to climate, energy and the environment but no differences or only modest ones when it comes to a host of other science-related issues, including beliefs about the safety of childhood vaccines and the health risks of eating genetically modified foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A majority of U.S. adults support the participation of scientific experts in policy debates, but Democrats are more likely than Republicans to think scientists should be involved and are more likely to value their decisions. 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