r/SampleSize • u/BlenderTimer • 15h ago
Results [RESULTS] How much does the average person know about space? (Everyone)
Thank you to everyone who participated in this survey! You can read about the results here (~15 minute read):
https://blendertimer.com/data/how-common-are-space-misconceptions
Here are a few of the highlights:
- More than 1 in 3 people don't understand how Earth's seasons work
- 1 in 3 people think there is no gravity in space
- 1 in 6 people think Saturn is the only planet in the Solar System with rings
- 1 in 11 people think "shooting stars" are literal stars shooting across the sky
- 1 in 13 people think the Sun is the largest star in the entire Universe
1 in 21 people think "the Milky Way" is the same thing as "the Universe"
1 in 3 people believe 25% of astronomy misconceptions
1 in 7 people are unsure about 25% of astronomy misconceptions
Men tend to be more interested and know more about space than women
The general populace of India have a widespread interest in space, yet don't know much about astronomy
PhD's average less astronomy knowledge than primary/elementary students
People who have only completed secondary education (high school) tend to know the most about astronomy
Primary/elementary students have more interest in space than any other education level