Discussion 3: How much do Americans trust Science?

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Discussion 3: How much do Americans trust Science?

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Discussion 3: How much do Americans trust Science?

Public Trust in Science

Are you wondering how much Americans trust science? how much Americans will follow policies or lifestyle choices based on science?  The article Mixed messages about public trust in science (https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2017/12/08/mixed-messages-about-public-trust-in-science/.) from the Pew Research Center contains some important polling information that may help you answer those questions. Feel free to read other articles for more information on this topic.

In your post please include the following:

  1. 3 scientific ideas the public appears to question the most
  2. your own view on why some members of the public may distrust scientific information

 

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