The purpose of this research is to understand
genetically modified organisms and the health of our society. The data collected will either agree or
disagree with the hypothesis: if people become more aware of the affects of
GMO's, then genetically modified organisms will become less popular because there
are many health and moral issues dealing with GMO's. A survey will be used to collect opinions on
the subject. A survey is the best instrument
to use because it easily covers a lot of questions and can gather opinions from
a large amount of people. My target
group consists of 30 students from Nelson
High School.This is the target group because most likely
these students will not have complete knowledge on the subject of genetically
modified organisms and will be willing to take the time to answer the survey
honestly. The survey will be given to
students in classes at Nelson. The
students may take the amount of time that they feel needed to answer all
questions on the survey. Once the
surveys are collected the results will be analyzed.No names will be taken with survey results as
the survey results will remain completely confidential.
Survey
Genetically Modified
Food
The purpose of this survey is to gather data regarding
opinions on genetically modified organisms (GMOS) and views concerning their effects
on the health of society.Please take
the time to answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability.All answers will remain confidential.
1.Gender: MaleFemale
2.What grade are you
in? 9101112+
3.Who in your family
shops for groceries? Check all that apply. ____Parent/Guardian ____Sibling ____Myself ____Other
4.Do you have an
opinion when it comes to the food products that are purchased/consumed in your home? YesNo
5.What kind of food
would you rather eat? OrganicNon-Organic
6.Would you pay more
for organic food? Yes No
7.Rank in order from
most to least (1-4) the importance to you when purchasing/consuming food. ___ Health/Nutrition ___ Taste ___ Appearance ___ Price
8.Rank your
knowledge on the topic of GMOs. 12345 No
knowledgeComplete
knowledge
GMOs are organisms that have had their genes modified in
order to change them for a more desired product.
9.Does eating GMOs
concern you with regards to your health? YesNo
10.State your
opinion on the following statement: “GMOs negatively affect the health of humans, animals and
the environment.” Strongly
DisagreeDisagreeUnsureAgreeStrongly Agree
11.Rank in order of
most to least (1-3) what you think is affected the most from GMOs. ___ Human Health ___ Animal Health ___ Environmental Health
12.Do you believe
there are negative affects of GMOs in the long run? YesNo
13.Do you believe
there are positive affects of GMOs in the long run? YesNo
14.State your
opinion on the following statement: “Genetically modifying an organism is not morally ‘right.’” Strongly
DisagreeDisagreeUnsureAgreeStrongly Agree
15.If companies that
use GMOs say that they are safe would you trust them? Yes No
16.Do you believe
GMOs are a positive step forward in society? YesNo
17.Do you support
the use of GMOs if they are able to produce food more quickly and at larger
quantities to help developing countries? Strongly
Disagree DisagreeUnsureAgreeStrongly Agree
18.If you do not
agree with consuming GMOs, do you agree with using them to feed developing
countries that are in need of food? Yes No
19.If there are
negative affects of GMOs, would it still be acceptable for developing countries
to have them?In your opinion what is
more important: ___ Providing food for people in developing countries. ___ Not providing food due to potential negative health
affects.
20.On a scale 1- 5,
how would you rate your opinion of GMOs. 12345
Strongly
SupportStrongly
Object
Thank you for completing this survey.Your time is appreciated.