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<p>In order to determine how the public would react to our project, we decided to conduct a survey. The survey was designed not only to cover the principle aspects of peoples view on genetically modified organisms(GMOs); but also to see how much knowledge the public had towards the waste water industry and how our organism would fit in with the current methods used. We also looked at how religion might affect the public's view of GMOs.</p>
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<p>In order to determine how the public would react to our project, we decided to conduct an international survey of 1000 people. The survey was designed not only to cover the principle aspects of the public’s view on genetically modified organisms (GMOs); but also to see the level of knowledge the public had towards the waste water industry and how our organism would fit within the current methods used to treat wastewater. We also looked at how education level and age might affect the public's view of GMOs. </p>
  
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<p>We asked for each individual's age range, associated gender, education level, whether or not they were religious, and the following questions:</p>
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<h2>Survey Layout</h2>
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<p>Gender you associate with?</p>
 
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<li>Regardless of whether you consider yourself to be religious, do you feel that opinions towards Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) can be influenced by religion? </li>
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<li>Male </li>
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<li>Do you know what synthetic biology is</li>
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<li>How do you feel about biological methods being used over chemical methods for remediation?</li>
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<li>Other </li>
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<li>How do you feel about biological methods if they involved genetic engineering?</li>
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<li>Would you be happy to drink water after it has been treated using biological methods involving genetic engineering?</li>
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<li>Some waste water plants already use bacteria in the process of filtering water. Now knowing this has your opinion changed on using genetically modified bacteria in waste water treatment?</li>
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<li>What is your opinion of genetic engineering?</li>
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<li>How do you feel about genetically modified bacteria being used in a contained environment?</li>
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<li>Would your opinions on the safety of using genetically modified bacteria change if you felt better informed?</li>
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<li>How much phosphate do you think is in 1L of waste water?</li>
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<p>How old are you?</p>
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<li>Under 21
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<li>21-30
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<li>31-40
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<li>41-50
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<li>51-60
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<li>61-70
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<li>71+
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<p>Where are you from?</p>
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<p>What is the highest level of education you have completed?</p>
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<li>General certificate of secondary education (e.g. GCSE)</li>
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<li>Higher education below degree (e.g. A levels, IB, SAT etc.)</li>
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<li>Bachelor's Degree </li>
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<li>Master's Degree </li>
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<li>Doctorate Degree (PhD) </li>
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<p>Do you consider yourself to be religious? </p>
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<li>Yes</li>
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<li>No</li>
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<li>Unsure</li>
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<p>Regardless of whether you consider yourself to be religious, do you feel that opinions towards Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) can be influenced by religion? </p>
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<li>Very positive influence </li>
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<li>Positive influence </li>
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<li>No influence </li>
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<li>Negative influence </li>
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<li>Very negative influence </li>
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<p>Do you know what synthetic biology is?</p>
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<li>Yes</li>
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<li>No</li>
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<p>How do you feel about biological methods being used over chemical methods for remediation (Remediation is the removal of pollutants from a specific environment)</p>
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<li>Very uncomfortable</li>
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<li>Uncomfortable</li>
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<li>Don't mind</li>
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<li>Comfortable</li>
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<li>Very comfortable</li>
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</ul>
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<p>How do you feel about biological methods if they involved genetic engineering?</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Very uncomfortable</li>
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<li>Uncomfortable</li>
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<li>Don't mind</li>
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<li>Comfortable</li>
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<li>Very comfortable</li>
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</ul>
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<p>Would you be happy to drink water after it has been treated using biological methods involving genetic engineering?</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Yes</li>
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<li>No</li>
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<li>Unsure</li>
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<li>Would prefer for it to be chemically treated </li>
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<p>Some waste water plants already use bacteria in the process of filtering water. Now knowing this has your opinion changed on using genetically modified bacteria in waste water treatment?</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Yes </li>
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<li>No </li>
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</ul>
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<p>What is your opinion of genetic engineering?</p>
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<li>Strongly oppose </li>
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<li>Discourage </li>
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<li>Neither oppose or support</li>
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<li>Support </li>
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<li>Strongly support</li>
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</ul>
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<p>How do you feel about genetically modified bacteria being used in a contained environment?</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Very uncomfortable</li>
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<li>Uncomfortable</li>
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<li>Don't mind</li>
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<li>Comfortable</li>
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<li>Very comfortable</li>
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</ul>
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<p>Would your opinions on the safety of using genetically modified bacteria change if you felt better informed?</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Yes</li>
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<li>No</li>
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<li>Unsure</li>
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</ul>
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<p>How much phosphate do you think is in 1L of waste water?</p>
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<li>10g</li>
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<li>1g </li>
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<li>0.1g </li>
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<li>0.001g </li>
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Revision as of 18:42, 18 September 2015

Survey

In order to determine how the public would react to our project, we decided to conduct an international survey of 1000 people. The survey was designed not only to cover the principle aspects of the public’s view on genetically modified organisms (GMOs); but also to see the level of knowledge the public had towards the waste water industry and how our organism would fit within the current methods used to treat wastewater. We also looked at how education level and age might affect the public's view of GMOs.

Survey Layout

Gender you associate with?

  • Male
  • Female
  • Other

How old are you?

  • Under 21
  • 21-30
  • 31-40
  • 41-50
  • 51-60
  • 61-70
  • 71+

    Where are you from?

    What is the highest level of education you have completed?

    • General certificate of secondary education (e.g. GCSE)
    • Higher education below degree (e.g. A levels, IB, SAT etc.)
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree (PhD)

    Do you consider yourself to be religious?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure

    • Regardless of whether you consider yourself to be religious, do you feel that opinions towards Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) can be influenced by religion?

    • Very positive influence
    • Positive influence
    • No influence
    • Negative influence
    • Very negative influence

    Do you know what synthetic biology is?

    • Yes
    • No

    How do you feel about biological methods being used over chemical methods for remediation (Remediation is the removal of pollutants from a specific environment)

    • Very uncomfortable
    • Uncomfortable
    • Don't mind
    • Comfortable
    • Very comfortable

    How do you feel about biological methods if they involved genetic engineering?

    • Very uncomfortable
    • Uncomfortable
    • Don't mind
    • Comfortable
    • Very comfortable

    Would you be happy to drink water after it has been treated using biological methods involving genetic engineering?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Unsure
    • Would prefer for it to be chemically treated

    Some waste water plants already use bacteria in the process of filtering water. Now knowing this has your opinion changed on using genetically modified bacteria in waste water treatment?

    • Yes
    • No

    What is your opinion of genetic engineering?

    • Strongly oppose
    • Discourage
    • Neither oppose or support
    • Support
    • Strongly support

    How do you feel about genetically modified bacteria being used in a contained environment?

    • Very uncomfortable
    • Uncomfortable
    • Don't mind
    • Comfortable
    • Very comfortable

    Would your opinions on the safety of using genetically modified bacteria change if you felt better informed?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Unsure

    How much phosphate do you think is in 1L of waste water?

    • 10g
    • 1g
    • 0.1g
    • 0.001g