In Zogby Poll, 71% Say Teaching on Darwin’s Theory Should Include Counter Evidence
71% believe: Biology teachers should teach Darwin’s theory of evolution, but also the scientific evidence against it.
Question 1: Which of the following two statements comes closest to your own opinion?- 15% | A: Biology teachers should teach only Darwin’s theory of evolution and the scientific evidence that supports it.
- 71% | B: Biology teachers should teach Darwin’s theory of evolution, but also the scientific evidence against it.
- 14% | Neither/Not sure
78% agree that: “When Darwin’s theory of evolution is taught in school, students should also be able to learn about scientific evidence that points to an intelligent design of life.”
Question 2: Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement: “When Darwin’s theory of evolution is taught in school, students should also be able to learn about scientific evidence that points to an intelligent design of life.”- 53% | Strongly agree
- 25% | Somewhat agree
- Thus, 78% | Agree
- Somewhat disagree
- 8% | Strongly disagree
- 13% | Disagree
- 9% | Not sure
81% opine: “When Public Broadcasting networks discuss Darwin’s theory of evolution, they should present the scientific evidence that supports it, but also the scientific evidence against it.”
Question 3: Which of the following two statements comes closest to your own opinion?- 10% | When Public Broadcasting networks discuss Darwin’s theory of evolution, they should present only the scientific evidence that supports it.
- 81% | When Public Broadcasting networks discuss Darwin’s theory of evolution, they should present the scientific evidence that supports it, but also the scientific evidence against it.
- 10% | Neither/Not sure
69% disagree that: “The universe and life are the product of purely natural processes that are in no way influenced by God or any intelligent design.”
Question 4: Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement: “The universe and life are the product of purely natural processes that are in no way influenced by God or any intelligent design.”- Strongly agree | 12%
- Somewhat agree | 12
- Agree | 24%
- Disagree | 69%
- Somewhat disagree | 13%
- Strongly disagree | 56%
- Not sure 7
This nationwide poll of 1,202 American adults was conducted by Zogby International from Saturday, August 25 to Wednesday, August 29, 2001. All telephone calls were made from Zogby International headquarters in Utica, N.Y. The margin of error is +/-3.0%. Margins of error are higher in sub-groups. (Note: percentages are rounded off to the nearest number and might not equal 100). Zogby International Polling/Market Research, Public Relations Services, Marketing Strategies 1750 Genesee Street 1600 K Street NW, Suite 600 Utica, New York, 13502 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (315) 624-0200 Fax: (315) 624-0210 Phone: (202) 429-0022 E-Mail: mail@zogby.com http//www.zogby.com