Chris, Well, ok, but you did say:
"More Brits than Americans now favor creationism in science classes..." So my comment on that was just referring to the statistical confidence of whether that difference is meaningful. I agree with you on the "margin of horror" notion. On the wording of the question...I continue to believe it is problematic, and I have no idea why you think me wrong in that regard. I protest too much? As for the question about Canadians' views, I apologize if the way that I stated it sounded confrontational...that was not my intent. Please forgive. I was not accusing you of claiming Canadian superiority. John -- John Serafin Psychology Department Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA 15650 [email protected] From: "Christopher D. Green" <[email protected]> Reply-To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:45:25 -0400 To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" <[email protected]> Conversation: [tips] Teach both evolution and creationism say 54% of Britons | Science | The Guardian Subject: Re: [tips] Teach both evolution and creationism say 54% of Britons | Science | The Guardian Serafin, John wrote: First of all, the 54% Brit positive response vs. the 51% US positive response is likely within the margin of error. Yes, but both well beyond the margin of horror. Secondly, the wording of the question is problematic. Methinks thou doth protest too much. But since Chris is in Canada, I feel justified in asking this question...what are the percentages to these types of questions iin Canada? Any big differences compared to Brits & US? My guess is probably not far off. I wasn't making a claim for the superiority of Canadians. I was more concerned about the apparent trans-Atlantic infectiousness of High Ignorance. Sigh. Chris --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
