Table 3 Reasons for rejecting evolution: proportions (percentage) of level 1 students rejecting evolution who selected each of the possible reasons provided

There is insufficient evidence to prove conclusively to my satisfaction that evolution has occurred

28

21

I have insufficient knowledge about evolution to show me that it has occurred

13

32

I believe there are alternative explanations for the diversity of life seen today (e.g., divine creation, intelligent design)

57

41

Other reasons (please state)

2

6