Science and Public Health Knowledge Survey Wave 26

Wave 26 of the Annenberg Science and Public Health Knowledge Survey, conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. This survey measures public understanding of scientific and health topics. The dataset was last updated in January 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in public understanding of specific health topics referenced in survey_question fields.
• Model relationships between demographic_columns (e.g., age, education) and knowledge_score outcomes.
• Assess changes in public trust in science institutions across survey_wave identifiers.
• Identify knowledge gaps by comparing correct_response rates across different question_topics.

Strengths

• Data from a long-running survey series by a reputable academic policy center.
• Part of a longitudinal study allowing for trend analysis across waves.

Limitations

• Specific sample size, column details, and geographic coverage for Wave 26 are unknown.
• Survey data may contain self-reporting biases and may not be nationally representative.

Provenance

Source

Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania

Collection Method

Public opinion survey.

Freshness

Data was last updated in January 2026.