ProCon.org User Survey Results, Apr. 17, 2008 - Sep. 24, 2008
ProCon.org started an online user survey on April 17, 2008 to learn more about our readers' experiences with the website.
On September 24, 2008 we passed 1,000 survey completions and ended the day with 1,025 total (results below).
We remain interested in your feedback, so please take the ProCon.org User Survey if you have not already done so.
Thanks again to our readers for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
1. Your Age
|
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| 11 or under |
1.2% |
12 |
| 12-14 |
4.8% |
49 |
| 15-17 |
13.0% |
133 |
| 18-24 |
15.6% |
160 |
| 25-34 |
13.8% |
141 |
| 35-44 |
15.5% |
159 |
| 45-54 |
17.2% |
176 |
| 55-64 |
12.6% |
129 |
| 65 or older |
6.4% |
66 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
2. Your Gender
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| Female |
50.3% |
516 |
| Male |
49.7% |
509 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
3. Your Ethnicity
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| African American |
6.2% |
64 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native |
1.2% |
12 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander |
4.7% |
48 |
| Caucasian |
71.9% |
737 |
| Hispanic or Latino |
5.6% |
57 |
| Multi |
4.5% |
46 |
| Other (please specify) |
6.0% |
61 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
4. Did ProCon.org help you to think more critically, to make better judgments on the subject matter, and/or to see issues in a new light?
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| A. Pro (yes) |
66.9% |
686 |
| B. Not sure |
22.7% |
233 |
| C. Con (no) |
10.3% |
106 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
5. Did you learn any new facts or information and come away with a deeper understanding of the issue or subject matter?
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| A. Pro (yes) |
79.0% |
810 |
| B. Not sure |
12.3% |
126 |
| C. Con (no) |
8.7% |
89 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
6. Based on what you learned at ProCon.org, did you change any of your perceptions, feelings, or opinions on an issue?
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| A. Pro (yes) |
28.6% |
293 |
| B. Not sure |
27.7% |
284 |
| C. Con (no) |
43.7% |
448 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
7. Did you learn any information from ProCon.org that you will probably use in the future?
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| A. Pro (yes) |
74.9% |
768 |
| B. Not sure |
16.9% |
173 |
| C. Con (no) |
8.2% |
84 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
8. Did your experience at ProCon.org make you want to learn more about any of the subject matter?
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| A. Pro (yes) |
77.6% |
795 |
| B. Not sure |
12.7% |
130 |
| C. Con (no) |
9.8% |
100 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
9. Did you enjoy your overall experience at ProCon.org?
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| A. Pro (yes) |
81.1% |
831 |
| B. Not sure |
13.9% |
142 |
| C. Con (no) |
5.1% |
52 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
10. What are the reasons for your visit to ProCon.org? (check all that apply)
|
Response Percent |
Response Count |
| to gain or improve general knowledge on specific controversial issues |
61.1% |
626 |
| |
|
|
| to work on a school assignment |
31.3% |
321 |
| |
|
|
| to validate or confirm my beliefs on an issue |
36.1% |
370 |
| |
|
|
| to challenge my beliefs on an issue or to be my own devil's advocate |
23.1% |
237 |
| |
|
|
| to help me take a position on an issue |
28.8% |
295 |
| |
|
|
| to help me to decide how to vote on an issue or candidate |
30.8% |
316 |
| |
|
|
| to help me win a debate |
15.0% |
154 |
| |
|
|
| Other (please specify) |
14.3% |
147 |
|
answered question |
1,025 |
|
skipped question |
0 |
