Academic Evaluation

Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation

CID-0003 Pew Research Center 2021 Survey Rubric v0.3.2

Abstract

This evaluation applies the CID Rubric v0.3.2 to Pew Research Center's 2021 report "Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation." The composite score of 8.3/10 (Research-Grade) reflects strong methodological rigor across most dimensions.

A full academic narrative for this report is in preparation. The dimensional analysis below is generated from scored data. See the Scoring Data view for the complete evidence trail.

Dimensional Analysis

D1

Definitional Precision

9/10
D2

Classification Rigor

8/10

Adapted for survey context

D3

Case Capture & Sampling

9/10
D4

Coverage Symmetry

9/10
D5

Source Independence

8/10

91 pewforum.org URLs misclassified by automated analyzer

D6

Verification Standards

8/10
D7

Transparency & Governance

8/10
D8

Counter-Evidence

6/10

Limitations in appendix only — not in chapter text

Citation Ecosystem

Post-publication citation analysis tracks how this report's findings have been represented in subsequent publications, policy documents, media coverage, and advocacy materials. Entries marked as escalations indicate instances where the report was cited with scope or authority beyond what the original methodology establishes.

Additional Citations Tracked (1)

Academic researchers

Scope: Nationally representative survey of Indian adults 18+, fieldwork 2019–2020

Generally cited accurately. Occasional omission of fieldwork date (pre-COVID) when using results to describe present-day attitudes.

Limitations of This Review

This evaluation assesses methodological rigor only. It does not evaluate the factual accuracy of individual claims or the existence of the phenomena the report describes. The CID Rubric v0.3.2 is designed for published research reports; application to certain document types requires adapted interpretation of specific dimensions. The CID has not independently investigated the organizations or individuals referenced in the report.