Variable: Belief in science (mean)

QoG Code: (issp_9am)


Dataset: The International Social Survey Programme. Environment Module

Description:

Average reply to 9a: "How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith". (1) Agree strongly, (2) Agree, (3) Neither agree nor disagree, (4) Disagree, (5) Disagree strongly. Replies (8) Can't choose are deleted.

In Environment III (2010) - question 9a.
In Environment II (2000) - question 3a.
In Environment I (1993) - question 4a.

A higher score means that there are fewer people who think that we believe in science too often and not enough in feelings and faith. A lower score means that there are more people who think that we believe in science too often and not enough in feelings and faith.

Type of variable: Continuous


Last updated by source: 2019-06-13


Categories:

Environment


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Environmental Indicators - 2021 Original Dataset

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