Most and Least Religious State Summary

   While reading this article I learned that Alabama and Mississippi are the most religious states, while New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine in New England are among the least religious states. In this analysis there were several different factors that could cause a citizen to be considered highly religious. To be considered as part of the "highly religious" citizens of a state, the person must perform two of the four observable behaviors. These behaviors include praying daily, attending religious services once a week at minimum, having a belief in God with certainty, and vocalizing that religion is important in their life.

     Political scientist are most likely interested in this data in hopes it will help them predict the political stance of the majority of each state. Religion usually seems to play a role in rather a person is Republican or Democratic, so this religion survey helps predict which states each representative needs to win over.