The concepts are related through public discourse and polling data, where [1] and [2] highlight the common association between aliens and unidentified flying objects, while [3] clarifies the conceptual distinction between the two terms.
claimA 1996 Newsweek poll cited by YouGov PLC in 2022 indicated that a growing share of Americans believe aliens are responsible for unidentified flying objects.
claimA YouGov poll conducted between September 9 and 12, 2022, surveyed public opinion regarding aliens and unidentified flying objects.