# Most think political science could help fix society's problems

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/culture/most-think-political-science-could-help-fix-societys-problems/

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## Reading

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 57.6% of Americans say political science could possibly help solve problems in society, 26.3% say yes and 16.1% say no.

Respondents read a definition of political science first. A firm yes accounts for 26.3%, so 83.9% say it could or would help.

## Topline

Do you think political science can help Americans solve problems in society better?

Most think political science could help fix society's problems.

- Possibly: 57.6%
- Yes: 26.3%
- No: 16.1%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-30
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.4%
- Module: Technology, Security, and Global Affairs
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-152](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-152)

## Citation

APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-152](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-152)