Here are some quick stats to whet your appetite The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males.

The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males. – And more economically liberal than a full 70% of Olivet males

The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males. – And more economically liberal than a full 70% of Olivet males – And more socially conservative than 3/4ths of Olivet males

The average Olivet female student is – Significantly more optimistic in foreign affairs than Olivet males. – And more economically liberal than 70% of Olivet males – And more socially conservative than 3/4ths of Olivet males That’s quite a gender gap

Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

Libertarians (26.3) None, but leaning Rep (26.0) None, but leaning Dem (25.6) Republican (24.9) Democrat (24.4) “None at all” (23.6) When Olivetians declare a political party, which ones have the highest average ACT score?

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Professional Studies

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Professional Studies

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Prof. Studies (27.6%)

Who misidentified their party more? Upperclassmen (23.50%) Juniors (23.9%) Seniors (22.9%) Republicans (23.9%) Sch of Religion (15.4%)() Sch of Education (22.3%) Underclassmen (23.52%) Freshmen (24.3%) Sophomores (23.0%) Democrats (22.7%) College of Arts & Sci (22.2%) Sch of Prof. Studies (27.6%)

Brace yourself, these questions can be intense

Questions about our social life together “There should be (laws / laws for those under 18 / no laws) against pornography” “A person should be able to end their own life – for any reason – because they are tired of living and ready to die – because they have an incurable disease – because they’ve asked to not be resuscitated if they fall unconscious – never” “Should marijuana be made legal or kept illegal?” Several abortion questions, specifically

Should abortion be legal, illegal or “don’t know” when – the woman’s life is endangered by the pregnancy – the pregnancy is a result of rape – there is a strong chance of serious birth defect in the baby – the family is low income and can’t afford any more children – the woman is not married and does not want to marry the man – the woman wants it for any reason

Questions about economics: “Should the government try to lessen the gap between rich and poor? Strongly agree, agree, don’t know, disagree, strongly disagree” “Are taxes for ‘rich people’ higher, about right, or lower than they should be? Too high, about right, too low. Don’t know” “The minimum wage should – Lift workers out of poverty, – Cover basic necessitates: food, shelter – Not exist. It’s government intrusion into markets, or – Don’t know”

More questions about economics “We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. For the following questions, say whether you think we’re spending too much, too little or the right amount of money on…” – Improving the conditions of blacks/African Americans – Halting the rising crime rate – Education – Drug addiction – Improving and protecting the environment – Parks and recreation – Assistance for the poor – Improving and protecting the nation’s health – National defense – Assistance to other countries

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal Olivet avg.

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal Olivet avg.

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal Olivet avg.

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Summary of Questions Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More conservative More liberal

Should abortion be legal, illegal or “don’t know” when – the woman’s life is endangered by the pregnancy – the pregnancy is a result of rape – there is a strong chance of serious birth defect in the baby – the family is low income and can’t afford any more children – the woman is not married and does not want to marry the man – the woman wants it for any reason More conservative More liberal

Should abortion be legal, illegal or “don’t know” when – the woman’s life is endangered by the pregnancy – the pregnancy is a result of rape – there is a strong chance of serious birth defect in the baby – the family is low income and can’t afford any more children – the woman is not married and does not want to marry the man – the woman wants it for any reason More conservative More liberal But more than 1 out of 5 answers were “don’t know”

economics “We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. For the following questions, say whether you think we’re spending too much, too little or the right amount of money on…” Improving the conditions of blacks/African Americans Halting the rising crime rate Education Drug addiction Improving and protecting the environment Parks and recreation Assistance for the poor Improving and protecting the nation’s health Assistance to other countries More conservative More liberal

economics “We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. For the following questions, say whether you think we’re spending too much, too little or the right amount of money on…” Improving the conditions of blacks/African Americans Halting the rising crime rate Education Drug addiction Improving and protecting the environment Parks and recreation Assistance for the poor Improving and protecting the nation’s health Assistance to other countries More conservative More liberal

Social Questions More Regulatory/ More democracy Less Regulatory/ Less democracy 0

Social Questions More Regulatory/ More democracy Less Regulatory/ Less democracy Olivet Avg. is more conservative than existing laws, by around 15% of the variance. That’s really big..30 0

Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More Regulation/ More Democracy Less Regulation/ Less Democracy 0

Social Questions – Abortion questions – Pornography question – Marijuana question – Euthanasia question Economic Questions – Spending is too high or low questions – Gov’t should lessen the gap between rich and poor – Taxes for “the rich” are too high or too low – What minimum wage “should do” question More Regulation/ More Democracy Less Regulation/ Less Democracy.13 0 Olivet’s more regulatory of economic issues, too.

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy +1.00

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy “Don’t regulate our lives. Laws just get in our way.”

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy “Don’t stop democracy. The wealthy should pay more, and our laws should reflect our values.”

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy “Regulate markets, not our private lives. Government can help the poor, but stinks at making us more moral.”

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy “Leave markets alone, but uphold our values. Laws are barriers to markets, but should protect virtue and punish vice.”

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy Democrats Republicans

Economic Regulation / Democracy Attitudes or Ideological Bents American Liberal American Conservative Libertarian Communitarian Green Party populism Christian Right Catholic Social Justice

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy Democrats Republicans

Economic Regulation / Democracy Social Regulation / Democracy Democrats Republicans Olivet’s average

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Patriotism is an overrated quality If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis It does not make sense to try to understand terrorist because they are self-evidently evil Strongly agree, Agree, Don’t know, Disagree Strongly disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

Foreign affairs questions Promoting market economies abroad Promoting and defending human rights in other countries Helping to bring a democratic form of government to other nations Strengthening the United Nations (and other international organizations) Combating international terrorism Combating world hunger Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons Very Important, SomewhatImportant, or Not Important Not Important Very Important

And so Olivet students are: – More conservative socially than an average American

And so Olivet students are: – More conservative socially than an average American – But more liberal economically,

And so Olivet students are: – More conservative socially than an average American – But more liberal economically, – And more optimistic or idealistic (read liberal) in foreign affairs

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