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Over the last 20 years confidence in the leaders of the scientific community has _______.

Increased

Remained stable

Decreased

A person older than 50 is more likely to have a "great deal" of trust in the scientific community compared to 18-34 year-olds.

True

False

What is the name of the congressionally mandated report released every two years by the National Science Board that contains quantitative information on the state of U.S. Science and engineering?

America Speaks

Science and Engineering Indicators

General Social Survey

Raising Voices for Science

What percentage of U.S. Adults say that the benefits of scientific research outweigh the harms?

51%

64%

72%

88%

What percentage of U.S. adults without a high school degree say that the benefits of scientific research outweigh the harms?

52%

67%

72%

84%

Public support for government investment in basic scientific research is _______ the support for funding in engineering and technology.

Greater than

About equal to

Less than

Expanded definitions of science literacy may include which of the following:

Understanding of scientific processes and practices

Familiarity with how science and scientists work

A capacity to weigh and evaluate products of science

An ability to engage in civic discussions

All of the above

Case study: What percentage of U.S. Adults trust climate scientists "a lot" (vs. Some or not at all) to provide full and accurate information about the causes of climate change?

24%

39%

50%

68%

Case Study: Which age group is more likely to agree with the statement "almost all medical scientists agree the MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccine is safe"?

18-29

65+

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