This statistic is based on a survey conducted in January 2022. It displays how important is it that the candidates for Congress should have a basic understanding of scientific issues discussed in the United States. According to the survey, it is very important for 50 percent of respondents.
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Research!America. (March 24, 2022). How important is it for candidates running for Congress to have a basic understanding of issues that involve science and technology? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/531917/importance-of-understanding-basic-science-for-election-candidates-in-us/
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How important is it for candidates running for Congress to have a basic understanding of issues that involve science and technology? [Graph], Research!America, March 24, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/531917/importance-of-understanding-basic-science-for-election-candidates-in-us/
