Sophia Baez
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Sophia Baez
My name is Sophia Baez. Originally from Dallas Texas, I now attend Wesleyan University as part of class of 2028. I am a Biology and IDEAS (integrated design, engineering, and art studio) Major, allowing me to explore my deep passions in both Science and hands-on learnin!
Abstract: Public attitudes toward science are often shaped by politics, but support for science can also depend on how that support is measured. In this study, I examine whether political views are associated with opinions about U.S. spending on scientific research using data from the 2024 General Social Survey. Rather than measuring abstract trust in science, this project focuses on whether respondents think the country spends too much, too little, or about the right amount on scientific research. I also test whether this relationship differs by race.
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