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When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Advancement/progress/the future/better world/helping mankind/easier living/ea
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Animal research/animal experiments
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Archaeology
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Biology/chemistry/physics
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Boffins/nerds/eccentric/crazy/mad/mad professor/mysterious
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Bombs/war/destruction of mankind
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Boring/dull
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Laboratory/labs
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Bunsen burners
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Test tubes/chemicals
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Chemical reaction
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Communications/phones
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Computers/IT
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Difficult/difficult to understand
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Disliked at school/horrible teacher
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Economic benefits/jobs in the sciences
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Engineering
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Environment/nature/plants
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Experiment/inquisitive/understanding
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Fiction/science fiction
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Food/food production
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Genetics/DNA
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - GM food/GM crops
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Health/drugs/cures for diseases/hospitals/doctors/medicine/hygiene
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Ideas/innovation/invention/discovery/research/analysis/logic
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Important/necessary
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Nanotechnology
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - New appliances/new technology
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Preserving our heritage
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - School
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Science festival/science museum/centre
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Social sciences/economics/psychology/sociology
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Space/rockets/astronomy
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Test-tube babies/IVF
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Understanding human behaviour/society
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - White coats/lab coats
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Alternative energy sources
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Climate change / global warming
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Electronics/electrical
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Evolution
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Funding / research cuts
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Human body / anatomy
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Mathematics
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Mentions of scientists (Einstein, Stephen Hawking etc)
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - My job / previous job / family member's job
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Nuclear power
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Power generation
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Religion / clashes / debate with religious groups
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Science (unspecified)
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Sports science
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - The world / the way the world works / Earth
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - How things work/are created/making things
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - History
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Industry / manufacturing
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Technology - no mention of new
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - TV / film / internet / information gained via media
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Weather
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Travel
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Lots/many things/everything
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Learn/study/knowledge
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Robotics/A.I./smart machines
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Clever/brainy/intelligent
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Life/all aspects of life/life science
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Proof/proven theories/facts
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Atoms, molecules, elements, cells
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - I'm interested in/love science
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Negative references to science
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Other
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Don't know
When I talk about - "science", please tell me in your own words, what comes to mind? - Nothing
How well informed do you feel, if at all, about science, and scientific research and developments?
Which of these statements best describes your relationship with science?
Which of these statements best describes your relationship with art and culture?
Which of these statements best describes your relationship with sport?
Which of the following statements on this card do you most agree with? These days I hear and see …
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Books
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Friends and family
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Magazines
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Print newspapers
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Online newspapers or news websites
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Radio – news programmes
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Radio – other programmes
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Science blogs
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Scientific journals
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: TV – news programmes
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: TV – other programmes
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Podcasts
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Work colleagues
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Twitter
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Facebook
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Other social media websites
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Other websites (not news or social media websites)
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Other – specify
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: None of these
Outside of any formal science lessons or classes you may take, from which one or two of these, if any, do you hear or read about new scientific research findings most often?: Don't know
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: BBC/BBC News – www.bbc.co.uk/news
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Sky/Sky News – http://news.sky.com
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: ITN – www.itn.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Guardian – www.guardian.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Daily Mail – www.dailymail.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Daily Telegraph – www.telegraph.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Times – www.thetimes.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Sun – www.thesun.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Financial Times – www.ft.com
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Independent – www.independent.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Daily Mirror – www.mirror.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Daily Express – www.dailyexpress.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Daily Star – www.dailystar.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: The Economist - www.economist.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Yahoo – http://uk.yahoo.com
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Google News - http://news.google.co.uk
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: MSN – http://uk.msn.com
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: An online-only magazine, e.g. The Huffington Post or The Daily Beast
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Other – specify
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: None of these
You said you get information about new scientific research findings from online newspapers or news websites. From this card, which of these, if any, do you use?: Don't know
How much would you trust each of the following sources to provide accurate information about science?: Traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television news, radio news, websites associated with these
How much would you trust each of the following sources to provide accurate information about science?: Online-only media such as online news sites and blogs which do not have an offline version such as Huffington Post, Buzzfeed
How often, if at all, do you access the internet from any device?
How would you rate your ability to use the internet?
To what extent would you trust that online information about science is accurate when it is: Content you have searched for or found
To what extent would you trust that online information about science is accurate when it is: Promoted Content
To what extent would you trust that online information about science is accurate when it is: Content shared by friends on social media
To what extent would you trust that online information about science is accurate when it is: Content created or shared by personalities that you follow on social media
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: The Government/taxpayer
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Private industry/business/companies
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Charities
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Universities
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Wealthy individuals
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Foreign countries / investors
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: NHS / Health service / medical bodies
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Scientists / scientific institutes
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Trusts / research trusts / foundations / grants
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Europe / EU
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Royal societies/Economic and Social Research Council
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Contributions/fundraisers/sponsors
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Other
As far as you know, who funds scientific research in the UK?: Don't know
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Genetically modified plants (GM crops)
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Genome editing
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: The use of animals in research
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Nuclear power
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Synthetic biology
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Vaccination of people against diseases
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Renewable energy
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Nanotechnology
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Driverless vehicles
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic?: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
From what you know or have heard about Genetically modified plants (GM crops), which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Genome editing, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about The use of animals in research, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Nuclear power, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Synthetic biology, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Vaccination of people against diseases, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Renewable energy, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Nanotechnology, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Driverless vehicles, which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
From what you know or have heard about Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which of these statements, if any, most closely reflects your own opinion?
How confident, if at all, are you that scientists in the UK have thoroughly considered the risks of new technologies before they are used?
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Scientists themselves
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The Government/government agency/department/quango
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Parliament/Westminster/Scottish Parliament/Welsh Assembly/Northern Ireland Assembly
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The general public
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Business/industry/companies/the companies the scientists work for
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Campaign groups/the campaign groups the scientists work for
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Charities/the charities the scientists work for
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Environmental groups/the environmental groups the scientists work for
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Ethics Committees
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Global body (unspecified)
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The European Union (EU)/Brussels
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Local council
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The NHS
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: National Academies (e.g The Royal Society / Royal Academy of Engineering/ Academy of Medical Sciences)
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Research Councils/ UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Scientific professional bodies
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The United Nations (UN)
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Universities/the universities the scientists work for
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Other
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: No one
As far as you know, who, if anyone, sets the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Don't know
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Scientists themselves
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The Government/government agency/department/quango
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Parliament/Westminster/Scottish Parliament/Welsh Assembly/Northern Ireland Assembly
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The general public
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Business/industry/companies/the companies the scientists work for
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Campaign groups/the campaign groups the scientists work for
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Charities/the charities the scientists work for
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Environmental groups/the environmental groups the scientists work for
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Ethics Committees
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Global body (unspecified)
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The European Union (EU)/Brussels
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Local council
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The NHS
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: National Academies (e.g The Royal Society / Royal Academy of Engineering/ Academy of Medical Sciences)
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Research Councils/ UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Scientific professional bodies
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: The United Nations (UN)
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Universities/the universities the scientists work for
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Other
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: No one
Who, if anyone, do you think should set the rules and regulations for scientists in the UK to follow when they are doing their job?: Don't know
Extent to which you agree or disagree?: Human activity does not have a significant effect on the climate
Extent to which you agree or disagree?: People shouldn’t tamper with nature
Extent to which you agree or disagree?: Driverless car technology will be safer than human drivers
Extent to which you agree or disagree?: Robots begin to replace jobs currently done by humans, people in low skilled jobs will find it harder than people in high skilled jobs to find alternative employment
Extent to which you agree or disagree?: If new medical treatments were available to slow the ageing process and allow people to live decades longer, only wealthy people are likely to have access to these treatments
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Science museum
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Art gallery
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Another type of museum (not science or art)
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Science and discovery centre
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Planetarium
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Zoo or aquarium
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Working laboratory or similar scientific site
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Science festival
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or work
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Literature festival
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Nature reserve
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Another science-related attraction – specify
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: None
Which, if any, of the things on this list have you visited or attended in the last 12 months?: Don't know
How often did you visit or attend a Science museum in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Art gallery in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Another type of museum (not science or art) in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Science and discovery centre in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Planetarium in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Zoo or aquarium in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Working laboratory or similar scientific site in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Science festival in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Science talk/ lecture outside of school, college or work in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Literature festival in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Nature reserve in the last 12 months?
How often did you visit or attend a Other science-related attraction - specify in the last 12 months?
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science museum with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Art museum/non-science based museum/ Literature festival with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Science and discovery centre with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Planetarium with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Zoo or aquarium with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a working laboratory or similar scientific site with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a Science festival with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a science-related talk or lecture outside of school, college or workwith? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the a nature reserve with? Don't know
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Went alone
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Son(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Daughter(s) (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Mother (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Father (including step or foster)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Sister(s) (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Brothers (including step)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Partner
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Friends
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? With school, college or university
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Other relative (including in-laws)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Other (non-relative)
And on your last visit, who, if anyone, did you go to the Another science-related attraction with? Don't know
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I don’t understand the point of all the science being done today
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I don’t think I’m clever enough to understand science and technology
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I don’t think I’m clever enough to understand engineering
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Science is such a big part of our lives that we should all take an interest
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research which advances knowledge should be funded by the Government
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I see engineering as different to science
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: School put me off science
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The benefits of science are greater than any harmful effects
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I cannot follow developments in science and technology because the speed of development is too fast
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Government funding for science should be cut because the money can be better spent elsewhere
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Science and technology are too specialised for most people to understand them
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: It is important to know about science in my daily life
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The speed of development in science and technology means that they cannot be properly controlled by government
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: On the whole, science will make our lives easier
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The more I know about science the more worried I am
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientific advances tend to benefit the rich more than they benefit the poor
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I don’t really know what a scientist does
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I don’t really know what an engineer does
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Science should be seen in isolation from other aspects of human knowledge
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Science makes our way of life change too fast
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Too much money is spent on the arts compared to science
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of scientists?: Interesting or Boring
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of scientists?: Narrow-minded or Open-minded
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of scientists?: Good at communicating or Poor at communicating
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of scientists?: Secretive or Open
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of scientists?: Creative or Uncreative
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of scientists?: Honest or Dishonest
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of scientists?: Unethical or Ethical
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of engineers?: Interesting or Boring
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of engineers?: Narrow-minded or Open-minded
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of engineers?: Good at communicating or Poor at communicating
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of engineers?: Secretive or Open
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of engineers?: Creative or Uncreative
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of engineers?: Honest or Dishonest
Which one of each of these pairs comes closest to your current view of engineers?: Unethical or Ethical
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Interesting
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Open-minded
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Good at communicating
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Open
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Creative
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Honest
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Ethical
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: Don't know
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for scientists to be?: None of these
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Interesting
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Open-minded
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Good at communicating
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Open
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Creative
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Honest
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Ethical
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: Don't know
And looking at these words or phrases, which one or two, if any, do you think it is most important for engineers to be?: None of these
I would like you to tell me whether you think it is true or false: UK law states that all medicines must be tested on animals before being made available to people
I would like you to tell me whether you think it is true or false: Any scientist in the UK can carry out research with animals
I would like you to tell me whether you think it is true or false: You need a licence before you can plant genetically modified (GM) crops in the UK
I would like you to tell me whether you think it is true or false: Before a medicine can be given to patients in the UK, the company that make it must demonstrate to regulators that it has been tested
I would like you to tell me whether you think it is true or false: Any food that contains genetically modified (GM) ingredients must be labelled as such in the UK
I would like you to tell me whether you think it is true or false: Scientists need a licence before they can modify the DNA in humans, animals or their embryos
I would like you to tell me whether you think it is true or false: If a business or researcher wishes to test a driverless vehicle on public roads they must follow a Government code of practice
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Scientists working for government
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Scientists working for private companies
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Scientists working for universities
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Scientists working for charities
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Scientists working for environmental groups
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Engineers working for private companies
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Engineers working for universities
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Researchers working for government
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Researchers working for universities
How much, if at all, do you trust each of these groups to follow any rules and regulations which apply to their profession?: Researchers working for charities/trusts/foundations
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists make a valuable contribution to society
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Engineers make a valuable contribution to society
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: It’s normal for scientists to disagree
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists adjust their findings to get the answers they want
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: In general, scientists want to make life better for the average person
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Rules will not stop scientists doing what they want behind closed doors
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: It is important to have some scientists who are not linked to businesses
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The independence of scientists is often put at risk by the interests of their funders
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Government should delay the introduction of new medicines or technologies until scientists are completely certain there are no bad side effects
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists should listen more to what ordinary people think
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists should be allowed to carry out research with animals, if this can lead to improvements in human health
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists are too dependent on business and industry for funding
Please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists are always learning
How much do you trust current UK data protection regulations to ensure that your personal data is not shared without your permission?
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:They are good at these subjects/skills
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:They enjoy these subjects/skills
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Jobs are well-paid
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Jobs are prestigious/well-respected
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:They like to discover new things
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Growing number of jobs in these sectors
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Interesting/stimulating
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Jobs are beneficial to society
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Jobs are practical/relevant to everyday life
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Influence from the media or TV shows
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:They have been encouraged by their family
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:They have been encouraged by their school/university
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Wide range of career options
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Other
In your opinion, what do you feel attracts people to jobs in science, engineering or technology?:Don't know
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Because of science and technology there will be more work opportunities for the next generation
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: The science I learnt at school has been useful in my everyday life
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Science is not a suitable career for a woman
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Engineering is not a suitable career for a woman
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Science is a dying industry in the UK
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Engineering is a dying industry in the UK
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: The maths I learnt at school has been useful in my everyday life
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Young people’s interest in science is essential for our future prosperity
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Compared to other professions, science offers a well-paid career
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Compared to other professions, engineering offers a well-paid career
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Studying science won’t necessarily get you a good job
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Studying engineering won’t necessarily get you a good job
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: The UK needs to develop its science and technology sector in order to enhance its international competitiveness
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Jobs in science are very interesting
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Jobs in engineering are very interesting
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree: Scientific research makes a direct contribution to economic growth in the UK
How important do you think each of the following subjects are in terms of helping young people obtain skills for the future?: Science, for example Physics, Chemistry, Biology
How important do you think each of the following subjects are in terms of helping young people obtain skills for the future?: Humanities, for example History, Geography
How important do you think each of the following subjects are in terms of helping young people obtain skills for the future?: Computing or Computer science
How important do you think each of the following subjects are in terms of helping young people obtain skills for the future?: Creative subjects, for example Art, Drama, Music
How much effort do you think the Government is making to consult the public on science?
Which of these statements, if any, comes closest to your own attitude to decision-making about science issues?
Are you involved in decision-making about science issues in any of these ways?: Giving my opinion via a poll or survey
Are you involved in decision-making about science issues in any of these ways?: Taking part in a public consultation
Are you involved in decision-making about science issues in any of these ways?: Giving my opinion via a focus group
Are you involved in decision-making about science issues in any of these ways?: Taking part in a public dialogue event about science
Are you involved in decision-making about science issues in any of these ways?: Participating in crowdsourcing activities (e.g. counting wildlife, observing stars)
Are you involved in decision-making about science issues in any of these ways?: None of the above
Are you involved in decision-making about science issues in any of these ways?: Don't know
Would you like to be involved in decision-making about science in any of these ways: Giving my opinion via a poll or survey
Would you like to be involved in decision-making about science in any of these ways: Taking part in a public consultation
Would you like to be involved in decision-making about science in any of these ways: Giving my opinion via a focus groups
Would you like to be involved in decision-making about science in any of these ways: Taking part in a public dialogue event about science
Would you like to be involved in decision-making about science in any of these ways: Participate in a citizen science activity (e.g. counting wildlife, observing stars)
Would you like to be involved in decision-making about science in any of these ways: Don't know
Would you like to be involved in decision-making about science in any of these ways: None of these
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Books
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Friends and family
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Magazines
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Print newspapers
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Online newspapers or news websites
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Radio
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Science blogs
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Scientific journals
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: TV
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Work colleagues
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Social media
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Podcasts
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Through education
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Internet (no detail)
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Google
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Other – specify
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: None of the above
Which, if any, of these sources do you think are the best for informing people about science issues?: Don't know
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Public consultation events are just public relations activities and don’t make any difference to policy
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The Government should act in accordance with public concerns about science and technology
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Those who regulate science need to communicate with the public
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: We have no option but to trust those governing science
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The public is sufficiently involved in decisions about science and technology
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Experts and not the public should advise the Government about the implications of scientific developments
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: There is so much conflicting information about science it is difficult to know what to believe
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Politicians are too easily swayed by the media’s reaction to scientific issues
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists put too little effort into informing the public about their work
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The information I hear about science is generally true
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Scientists should be rewarded for communicating their research to the public
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The media sensationalises science
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I would like more scientists to spend more time than they do discussing the social and ethical implications of their research with the general public
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: We ought to hear about potential new areas of science and technology before they happen, not afterwards
For each, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I feel I could influence Government policy on science if I wanted to
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: It’s checked by journalists
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: It’s checked by other scientists
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: It’s checked by someone (unspecified)
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: It comes directly from scientists
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Regulation/science is regulated
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Have no reason to doubt it
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: From what I've seen in magazines / newspapers / on TV - trust the media
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: From what I've read in scientific journals
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: I check the information myself / read up / my own sources / I am knowledgeable
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: I trust scientists / they are experts
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: I / partner / family member work / worked in the industry
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Scientists' careers / reputations depend on them being correct / unbiased
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Experience / things come true
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Evidence is backed up / with research / facts / results
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Different people say the same things/different sources give impression it is
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Lies will be found out/untrue things are not kept under wraps
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: I get my information only from reputable/unbiased sources
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Other – specify
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: No particular reason/that’s my view
You said that you agree that the information you hear about science is generally true. Why do you say that?: Don't know
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: It’s not checked by journalists
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: It’s not checked by other scientists
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: It’s not checked by anyone (unspecified)
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: It does not come directly from scientists
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: No proof/evidence/believe it if I can see it
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Weak regulation/science is not regulated
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Have no reason to trust it
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Media sensationalism / bias / don't trust the media
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Conflicting opinions among scientists
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Fabricated / con / government cover-ups
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: They only tell you what they want you to know
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Companies influence them/vested interests sway people's views
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: We don't hear what's going on until it's happened/information not divulged un
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Other – specify
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: No particular reason/that’s my view
You said that you disagree that the information you hear about science is generally false. Why do you say that?: Don't know
Thinking of the information you hear about science, how true, if at all, do you think each of the following statements are?: Journalists who write stories about science have a science degree or similar qualification
Thinking of the information you hear about science, how true, if at all, do you think each of the following statements are?: People who write science blogs have a science degree or similar qualification
Thinking of the information you hear about science, how true, if at all, do you think each of the following statements are?: Journalists check the reliability of scientific research findings before they write about them
Thinking of the information you hear about science, how true, if at all, do you think each of the following statements are?: Before scientific research is published, it is checked by other qualified scientists
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: Electrons are smaller than atoms
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: All radioactivity is man made
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: All plants and animals have DNA
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: More than half of human genes are identical to those of mice
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: The cloning of living things produces genetically identical copies
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: Lasers work by focusing sound waves
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: By eating a genetically modified fruit, a person's genes could also become modified
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: The oxygen we breathe comes from plants
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: It is the mother's genes that determine the sex of the child
please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: One kilogram of lead has the same mass on Earth as it does on the moon
How often do you talk about things to do with science with family, friends or colleagues?
For each of the following, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I feel 'at home' in places where science is discussed and practised (e.g. in laboratories, in science centres, in industrial settings).
For each of the following, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: I have a good understanding of scientific terms (e.g. hypothesis, theory) and methods (e.g. randomised controlled trial, experiments).
For each of the following, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: The arts play an important role in helping me understand the world
For each of the following, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Science plays an important role in helping me understand the world
If you had a choice, which of the following would you prefer for yourself…
Before today, how much, if anything, have you read or heard about this? Use of new medical treatments and drugs to slow the ageing process
If new medical treatments and drugs slow the ageing process and allow the average person to live decades longer, do you think that would be a good thing or a bad thing for UK society?
If this were possible in your lifetime, which of the following would you choose for yourself?
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following: These treatments would be fundamentally unnatural
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following: Older people will have a more stimulating life if they continue to work for longer
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following: Longer life expectancies would put a strain on the NHS
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following: There will be less age discrimination in society
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following: Everyone should be able to get these treatments for free on the NHS, if they want them
How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following: Working people would have to pay more taxes to support an increasingly older population
If the following were available to you, how likely is it that you would want this when you are older?: To take drugs which help improve memory and concentration
If the following were available to you, how likely is it that you would want this when you are older?: To have a brain chip implant to improve intelligence and memory
If the following were available to you, how likely is it that you would want this when you are older?: To wear clothing which contains artificial muscles, which could help older people to stand for longer, walk faster, or lift objects
Before today, how much had you heard or read about the idea of robots helping to care for older people?
Would you, personally, be interested in this type of robot caregiver for yourself or a member of your family?
For each of the following, please tell me how comfortable you would feel about using this yourself in your old age: A robot to carry out household tasks for you, such as cooking and cleaning
For each of the following, please tell me how comfortable you would feel about using this yourself in your old age: A robot to act as a companion
For each of the following, please tell me how comfortable you would feel about using this yourself in your old age: A robot to test vital signs such as blood pressure and dispense medication
Please think about a situation in the future where robot carers are being used in society. How much do you agree or disagree with the following?: People would feel less worried about caring for their ageing relatives
Please think about a situation in the future where robot carers are being used in society. How much do you agree or disagree with the following?: I would be concerned about privacy and data security
Please think about a situation in the future where robot carers are being used in society. How much do you agree or disagree with the following?: Many older adults would treat their robot caregiver like a human friend
Please think about a situation in the future where robot carers are being used in society. How much do you agree or disagree with the following?: These robots would only be used by people who could not afford a human caregiver for their loved one
Please think about a situation in the future where robot carers are being used in society. How much do you agree or disagree with the following?: Robot caregivers would reduce the amount of human contact older people have
How willing or unwilling would you be to share your health data with the following organisations for this purpose?: Government
How willing or unwilling would you be to share your health data with the following organisations for this purpose?: The NHS
How willing or unwilling would you be to share your health data with the following organisations for this purpose?: A private company
How willing or unwilling would you be to share your health data with the following organisations for this purpose?: A research organisation such as a university or medical research charity
Before today, how much, if anything, have you heard or read about the following areas?: Computers that can recognise speech and answer questions
Before today, how much, if anything, have you heard or read about the following areas?: Driverless vehicles which can adapt to road and traffic conditions
Before today, how much, if anything, have you heard or read about the following areas?: Facial recognition computers which can learn identities
Before today, how much, if anything, have you heard or read about the following areas?: Computer programmes that target advertising based on web browsing
Before today, how much, if anything, have you heard or read about the following areas?: Computers which analyse medical symptoms and records to help diagnose patients
Before today, how much, if anything, have you heard or read about the following areas?: Robots which can make their own decisions and can be used by the armed forces
Before today, how much, if anything, have you heard or read about the following areas?: Computer programmes that review job applications and help employers decide who to interview
How comfortable would you be in each of the following situation….diagnosing?: If this technology was used to help a human doctor, but the doctor makes the final decisions
How comfortable would you be in each of the following situation...diagnosing?: If this technology was used instead of a human doctor
How comfortable would you in each of the following situation...surgery?: If this technology was used under the supervision of a human surgeon
How comfortable would you in each of the following situation...surgery?: If this technology was used instead of a human surgeon
If artificial intelligence, also known as AI, or robots becomes widespread, which of the following do you think are likely to happen as a result?: This technology would allow conditions to be diagnosed and treated faster
If artificial intelligence, also known as AI, or robots becomes widespread, which of the following do you think are likely to happen as a result?: Using AI and robots in healthcare would be cheaper and save the NHS money
If artificial intelligence, also known as AI, or robots becomes widespread, which of the following do you think are likely to happen as a result?: Doctors would start to lose their medical skills as they would rely more on more on technology
If artificial intelligence, also known as AI, or robots becomes widespread, which of the following do you think are likely to happen as a result?: AI would become more accurate than human doctors in diagnosing and treating conditions
If artificial intelligence, also known as AI, or robots becomes widespread, which of the following do you think are likely to happen as a result?: Increased use of AI would mean that patients will start to lose the human touch in healthcare
If artificial intelligence, also known as AI, or robots becomes widespread, which of the following do you think are likely to happen as a result?: More widespread use of AI in healthcare would speed up the advancement of medicine
New developments in AI & robots are changing the nature of many jobs. Before today how much have you heard or read about this idea?
Overall, do you think it would be a good thing or a bad thing for society if artificial intelligence and robots began to perform some of the work humans currently do?
Thinking ahead, to what extent do you think your current job could be done by AI and robots in 5 years’ time?
And to what extent do you think your current job could be done by AI and robots in 20 years’ time?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements if this were the case: The economy would create many new, better paid jobs for humans
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements if this were the case: Without jobs people would be able to focus more on the things that really matter to them.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements if this were the case: People would find their jobs more fulfilling as many routine tasks would be done by computers
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements if this were the case: If everyday interactions in shops, banks and restaurants are carried out by AI, people will have less contact with each other
How much do you support or oppose the following uses of your personal data by companies?: To create personalised adverts
How much do you support or oppose the following uses of your personal data by companies?: To develop new products or services
How much do you support or oppose the following uses of your personal data by companies?: To select news articles of most interest to you
How much do you support or oppose the following uses of your personal data by companies?: To select political messages for you during election campaigns
Who do you think should be most responsible for ensuring the safe use of robots and artificial intelligence?
Scientists are currently looking into how we can change someone’s DNA to treat or eliminate certain diseases. This is known as gene-editing. Before today, how much had you heard or read about this?
To what extent do you support or oppose the following?: Using gene editing to correct a genetic condition so that the correction passes on to a person’s children
To what extent do you support or oppose the following?: Using gene editing to correct a genetic condition in a way that the correction does not pass on to a person’s children
Before today, how much had you heard or read about the use of gene-editing in mosquitos?
To what extent do you support or oppose the introduction of mosquitos with an edited gene into the wild, even if this results in changes to the local ecosystem?
Before today, how much have you heard or read about using gene-editing in animals for food production?
To what extent do you support or oppose using gene-editing in animals for food production: To increase the efficiency of food production, for example so that cattle or salmon grow larger or reach their target weight quicker
To what extent do you support or oppose using gene-editing in animals for food production: To ensure that animals such as pigs become resistant to disease
To what extent do you support or oppose using gene-editing in animals for food production: To modify animal products, for example editing the genes in cows to reduce allergic reactions to cow''s milk
Before today, how much have you heard or read about genetically modified plants or crops?
To what extent do you support or oppose genetically modifying vegetables in each of these ways?: To increase the health benefits, for example broccoli with higher anti-oxidant levels
To what extent do you support or oppose genetically modifying vegetables in each of these ways?: To increase levels of vegetable production
To what extent do you support or oppose genetically modifying vegetables in each of these ways?: To make vegetables more attractive to the consumer
To what extent do you support or oppose genetically modifying vegetables in each of these ways?: To make vegetables taste better
To what extent do you support or oppose genetically modifying vegetables in each of these ways?: To make vegetables more disease resistant
Before today, how much have you heard or read about the following as a cause of micro-pollution in the environment? : Silver particles in sports clothing and socks
Before today, how much have you heard or read about the following as a cause of micro-pollution in the environment?: Microbeads in products such as soap, facial scrub, and toothpaste
Before today, how much have you heard or read about the following as a cause of micro-pollution in the environment? : Micro-plastic in clothes
To what extent would you support or oppose a Government ban on the following: A ban on the use of silver particles in sports clothing and socks
To what extent would you support or oppose a Government ban on the following: A ban on the use of micro-plastic in clothes
To what extent would you support or oppose a Government ban on the following: A ban on cosmetic and cleansing products that contain plastic micro-beads
Looking at this card please rank the following in order of who you think should have the most responsibility for making sure that micro-pollution is reduced? Government by creating regulation to control micro-pollution
Looking at this card please rank the following in order of who you think should have the most responsibility for making sure that micro-pollution is reduced? Industry and businesses to ensure that their products are not polluting
Looking at this card please rank the following in order of who you think should have the most responsibility for making sure that micro-pollution is reduced? The public by choosing to buy non-polluting products
And to what extent would you support or oppose a Government ban on the following: A ban on plastic straws
And to what extent would you support or oppose a Government ban on the following: A ban on plastic cotton buds
And to what extent would you support or oppose a Government ban on the following: A ban on unrecyclable plastic packaging used in supermarkets
Please indicate the highest educational or professional qualification that you have obtained to date, if any?
What was the main subject of your degree?
And what is your highest qualification in science, technology, engineering or maths, if you have one?
Which member of your household is the Chief Income Earner, that is the person with the largest income, whether from employment, pensions, state benefits, investments or any other sources ?
Working status of Chief Income Earner (CIE)
Status of CIE if not working
Social grade of CIE
Number of children aged 15 and under in household
What ages are the children, aged 15 and under, in your household?: 0-4
What ages are the children, aged 15 and under, in your household?: 5-7
What ages are the children, aged 15 and under, in your household?: 8-10
What ages are the children, aged 15 and under, in your household?: 11-15
What ages are the children, aged 15 and under, in your household?: Don't know
What ages are the children, aged 15 and under, in your household?: Refused
Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more?
Is your health in general?
What is your religion?
Apart from such special occasions as weddings, funerals and baptisms, how often nowadays do you attend services or meetings connected with your religion?
People have different views about the origin of life on earth. Which of the following comes closest to your view about the origin and development of life on earth?
Do you work in a science related job or study a science subject?
Do you have any friends or family who work in a job using science, computer science, engineering, or medicine?: Yes, family member living with me
Do you have any friends or family who work in a job using science, computer science, engineering, or medicine?: Yes, other family member/relative (not living with me)
Do you have any friends or family who work in a job using science, computer science, engineering, or medicine?: Yes, friends or colleagues
Do you have any friends or family who work in a job using science, computer science, engineering, or medicine?: None of the above
What is your ethnic group?
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Which of the following statements on this card do you most agree with? These days I hear and see…
How well informed you feel, if at all, about each topic? :Synthetic biology
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: Electrons are smaller than atoms
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: All radioactivity is man
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: All plants and animals have DNA
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: More than half of human genes are identical to those of mice
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: The cloning of living things produces genetically identical copies
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: Lasers work by focusing sound waves
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: By eating a genetically modified fruit, a person's genes could also become modified
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: The oxygen we breathe comes from plants
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: It is the mother's genes that determine the sex of the child
Please say whether you think it is definitely true, probably true, probably false or definitely false.: One kilogram of lead has the same mass on Earth as it does on the moon
For each of the following, please could you tell me the extent to which you agree or disagree?: Science plays an important role in helping me understand the
Children aged 15 and under in household
To what extent do you think your current job could be done by AI and robots in 5 years’ time?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements if this were the case: Without jobs people would be able to focus more on the things that really matter to them
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