Responses are to the following: How much do you, personally, know about science? Do you know a lot, some, not much, or nothing at all?

International Comparisons" report: Table 4-5.) Responses are to the following: How much do you, personally, know about science? Do you know a lot, some, not much, or nothing at all?

This table displays data for years when the question was proffered. Responses are to the following: Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

This table displays data for years when the question was proffered. Responses are to the following: Science makes our way of life change too fast. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

Responses are to the following: What do you believe are the top barriers, if any, standing in the way of students currently accessing a strong STEM education within your country? Select top three.

Before 2003, higher education R&D covered only S&E fields; in 2003 and later years, R&D in non-S&E fields is also included. In 1998 and later years, the higher education R&D data have been adjusted to eliminate double counting of R&D funds passed through from academic institutions to other academic

Before 2003, higher education R&D covered only S&E fields; in 2003 and later years, R&D in non-S&E fields is also included. In 1998 and later years, the higher education R&D data have been adjusted to eliminate double counting of R&D funds passed through from academic institutions to other academic

Data include full-time, year-round civilian workers ages 16–75 and exclude those currently enrolled in primary or secondary school. Hispanic may be any race. Race categories represent race alone and exclude Hispanic origin. Occupations were selected based on the percentage of S&E, S&E-related

Percentages may not add to 100% because the nonresponse category for level of confidence is not shown. See Table SPPS-7 for standard errors. Responses are to the following: How much confidence, if any, do you have in [scientists] to act in the best interests of the public?

Percentages may not add to 100% because the nonresponse category for level of confidence is not shown. See Table SPPS-11 for standard errors. Responses are to the following: How much confidence, if any, do you have in [scientists] to act in the best interests of the public?

Responses are to the following: Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the federal government. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree? Percentages may not add to 100% because