Title: Pew Research Center – Science and Society Omnibus Survey
Fieldwork Dates: May 3–7, 2017
Sample Size: N = 1,012 U.S. adults
Mode: Telephone interviews (RDD sample of cell phones)
Languages: English
Weighting:
- The WEIGHT variable adjusts for combined landline and cell phone samples
- Should be applied in all analyses for accurate representation
Purpose:
This survey investigates public attitudes toward science-related issues, including environmental regulation, energy policy, and the impact of science protests. It captures views across demographic and political lines, offering insights into how Americans perceive the role of science in society and governance.
Privacy Measures:
- Telephone numbers, county of residence, and zip codes have been removed
- Geographic data for landlines is based on telephone exchange; for cell phones, it’s based on self-reported zip codes (with fallback to sample data if unavailable)
Demographic Notes:
- Variable names match questionnaire labels
- Order of demographic variables may vary across omnibus surveys