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How would you describe your level of religious commitment? (this refers to any religious belief system)
How would you describe your political orientation?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
There is a lot of information available right now about the origins of the COVID-19 virus. We are interested in learning how believable you find the following explanations of COVID-19. - The recent rollout of 5G cellphone networks caused the spread of COVID-19.
There is a lot of information available right now about the origins of the COVID-19 virus. We are interested in learning how believable you find the following explanations of COVID-19. - The COVID-19 virus originated in animals (like bats) and spread to humans.
There is a lot of information available right now about the origins of the COVID-19 virus. We are interested in learning how believable you find the following explanations of COVID-19. - Bill Gates caused (or helped cause) the spread of COVID-19 in order to expand his vaccination programs.
There is a lot of information available right now about the origins of the COVID-19 virus. We are interested in learning how believable you find the following explanations of COVID-19. - COVID-19 was developed as a military weapon (by China, the United States, or some other country).
There is a lot of information available right now about the origins of the COVID-19 virus. We are interested in learning how believable you find the following explanations of COVID-19. - COVID-19 is no more dangerous than the flu, but the risks have been exaggerated as a way to restrict liberties in the United States.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - When scientists change their mind about a scientific idea it diminishes my trust in their work.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Scientists ignore evidence that contradicts their work.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Scientific theories are weak explanations.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Scientists intentionally keep their work secret.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We can trust scientists to share their discoveries even if they don't like their findings.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Scientists don't value the ideas of others.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - I trust that the work of scientists to make life better for people.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Scientists don't care if laypersons understand their work.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We should trust the work of scientists.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We should trust that scientists are being honest in their work.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We should trust that scientists are being ethical in their work.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Scientific theories are trustworthy.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - When scientists form a hypothesis they are just guessing.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - People who understand science more have more trust in science.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We can trust science to find the answers that explain the natural world.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - I trust scientists can find solutions to our major technological problems.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We cannot trust scientists because they are biased in their perspectives.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Scientist will protect each other even when they are wrong.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We cannot trust scientists to consider ideas that contradict their own.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - Today's scientists will sacrifice the well being of others to advance their research.
Please rank your level of agreement today with each of the statements on the scale provided. - We cannot trust science because it moves too slowly.
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