Half can recognize a hypothesis about problem in everyday life % OfUS adults who answer each question correctly Identify the need for a drug control group to determine
The survey includes two questions designed to test understanding of scientific processes. Six-in-ten Americans (60%) can identify that adding a control group is the best of four options to use to test whether an ear infection medication is effective. And 52% correctly identify a scientific hypothesis about a computer slowing down.
Half can recognize a hypothesis about  | problem in everyday life  | % OfUS adults who answer each question correctly  | Identify the need for a drug control group to determine  | effectiveness need of a new drug  | 60  | Identify a hypothesis about a computer slowing down  | 52  | Note: All questions are multiple choice for full question wording.  | see topline. Respondents who did not give an answer are not  | shown.  | Source: Survey conducted Jan. 7-21 2019  | "What Americans Know About Science  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 