| Table 7-6 |
| American views on which explanations of human origins should be taught in public school science classes: 2005 |
| (Percent) |
| |
| Explanation of human origins |
|
Should be
taught |
|
Should not
be taught |
|
Unsure |
| |
| Evolution |
|
61 |
|
20 |
|
19 |
| Creationism |
|
54 |
|
22 |
|
24 |
| Intelligent design |
|
43 |
|
21 |
|
36 |
| |
NOTES: Responses to: Do you think each of the following explanations about the origin and development of life on earth should or should not be taught in public school science classes, or are you unsure? Question asked 8–11 August 2005.
SOURCE: Evolution, creationism, intelligent design, The Gallup Poll, http://www.galluppoll.com/content/?ci=21814&pg=1, accessed 25 January 2007. Science and Engineering Indicators 2008 |
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