Poll: 69 Percent Say It's Likely That Some Climate Scientists Have Falsified Global Warming Research

A Rasmussen Poll asked 1,000 Americans at the end of July: In order to support their own theories and beliefs about global warming, how likely is it that some scientists have falsified research data?

Rasmussen reports …

that 69% say it's at least somewhat likely that some scientists have falsified research data in order to support their own theories and beliefs, including 40% who say this is Very Likely. Twenty-two percent (22%) don't think it's likely some scientists have falsified global warming data, including just six percent (6%) say it's Not At All Likely. Another 10% are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here .)

The number of adults who say it's likely scientists have falsified data is up 10 points from December 2009 .

Fifty-seven percent (57%) believe there is significant disagreement within the scientific community on global warming, up five points from late 2009. One in four (25%) believes scientists agree on global warming. Another 18% aren't sure.

Republicans and adults not affiliated with either major political party feel stronger than Democrats that some scientists have falsified data to support their global warming theories, but 51% of Democrats also agree.

Men are more likely than women to believe some scientists have put out false information on the issue.

Democrats are more likely to support immediate action on global warming compared to those from other party affiliations.

For what's worth, I think it's highly unlikely that many climate scientists have falsified research data, although they, like everybody else, are subject to confirmation bias.