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This report examines the American public\u2019s perceptions of the relationship between science and religion and the views of religious groups across a range of science-related topics. The bulk of the analysis relies on data from a representative sample of 2,002 adults nationwide surveyed by landline and cellular telephone in August 2014. Some analysis from other Pew Research Center surveys is included where there is relevant data.<\/p>\n\n

This analysis is the last in a series; the first report, based on the same sample, compared a survey of the general public with a companion survey of American members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). A further analysis looked at the underpinning of the general public\u2019s views about science-related topics<\/a> based on their political and ideological outlooks, their level of education and science knowledge, their religious affiliations and differences associated with various demographic factors.<\/p>\n\n

Other follow-up reports focused on data from the survey of AAAS members to explore the ways in which scientists interact with citizens and journalists and their reasons for doing so<\/a>. A further elaboration of AAAS members\u2019 views on science-related topics<\/a> was issued earlier this year. The surveys were conducted in collaboration with the AAAS. Pew Research Center bears all responsibility for the content, design and analysis of both surveys.<\/p>\n\n

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/topics\/science-and-innovation\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Lee Rainie, Director Internet, Science and Technology Research\n<\/em>Cary Funk, Associate Director, Research\n<\/em>Becka A. Alper, Research Associate\n<\/em>Brian Kennedy, Research Associate\n<\/em>Alan Cooperman, Director Religion Research\n<\/em>Gregory A. Smith, Associate Director, Research\n<\/em>Sandra Stencel, Associate Director, Editorial\n<\/em>Monica Anderson, Research Analyst\n<\/em>Maeve Duggan, Research Associate<\/em>\nKenneth Olmstead, Research Associate\n<\/em>Andrew Perrin, Research Assistant\n<\/em>Dana Page, Senior Communications Manager\n<\/em>Margaret Porteus, Information Graphics Designer\n<\/em>Aleksandra Sandstrom, Copy Editor\n<\/em>Shannon Greenwood, Assistant Digital Producer<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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