Team:WLC-Milwaukee/Survey
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- | <p><h2> | + | <p><h2>Pro GMO and Neutral Population</h2> This is a representation of the average response (on a scale of 1-5, explained above). The black thin bars represent a standard deviation. Blue represents the response of those who identified themselves as "neutral" feeling towards GMOs prior to the survey. Green represents those who identified themselves as "Pro-GMO" before the survey. </p> |
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<b>Section Evaluation</b></p> | <b>Section Evaluation</b></p> | ||
<p><i>Science</i></p> | <p><i>Science</i></p> | ||
- | Overall, there was disagreement that genetically modified organisms are dangerous to human health, all biotechnology companies are only interested in gaining larger profits, and that genetically modified animal feed harms animals being fed. There was agreement that genetic engineering can be a faster way of crossbreeding. The Pro-GMO population agreed with the statement that genetic engineering is safe, while the Neutral population had a neutral response. | + | <p> |
- | <p><i>Regulation</i></p> | + | Overall, there was disagreement that genetically modified organisms are dangerous to human health, all biotechnology companies are only interested in gaining larger profits, and that genetically modified animal feed harms animals being fed. There was agreement that genetic engineering can be a faster way of crossbreeding. The Pro-GMO population agreed with the statement that genetic engineering is safe, while the Neutral population had a neutral response.</p> |
- | Overall, responses averaged to be neutral but there was a stronger feeling toward the statements that genetically modified foods should be regulated by researchers. | + | <p><i>Regulation</i></p><p> |
- | <p><i>Farming</i></p> | + | Overall, responses averaged to be neutral but there was a stronger feeling toward the statements that genetically modified foods should be regulated by researchers.</p> |
- | The responses in the farming section showed that both Pro GMO and Neutral populations generally agreed that GMOs reduce the need for herbicides/pesticides, that GMOs produce a greater amount of plants than non GMO, and that farmers who use GMO seed tend to make more profit than those who do not. However, it was interesting to note that the Pro GMO population trended to have stronger feelings of agreement. This is what we would expect, since they have identified themselves as having stronger feelings. These questions are also often asked in debate between Anti GMO and Pro GMO populations. Both groups of Neutral and Pro GMO disagreed that prohibiting GMOs would stop the emergence of herbicide resistant weeds. This would suggest that using GMOs has no effect on herbicides, so this eliminates concern for this and may be able to promote the use. | + | <p><i>Farming</i></p><p> |
- | <p><i>Use</i></p> | + | The responses in the farming section showed that both Pro GMO and Neutral populations generally agreed that GMOs reduce the need for herbicides/pesticides, that GMOs produce a greater amount of plants than non GMO, and that farmers who use GMO seed tend to make more profit than those who do not. However, it was interesting to note that the Pro GMO population trended to have stronger feelings of agreement. This is what we would expect, since they have identified themselves as having stronger feelings. These questions are also often asked in debate between Anti GMO and Pro GMO populations. Both groups of Neutral and Pro GMO disagreed that prohibiting GMOs would stop the emergence of herbicide resistant weeds. This would suggest that using GMOs has no effect on herbicides, so this eliminates concern for this and may be able to promote the use. </p> |
- | Responses of Pro GMO and Neutral populations also coincided in the Use section. There was slight agreement that we must currently use GMO food to feed the world, and strong agreement that they will be needed in the future to support the world's growing population. There was also agreement that GMOs as well as biotechnology have helped the survival of the human race. There was disagreement that GMO food should not be consumed or that GMOs are morally wrong or against God's Word. | + | <p><i>Use</i></p><p> |
+ | Responses of Pro GMO and Neutral populations also coincided in the Use section. There was slight agreement that we must currently use GMO food to feed the world, and strong agreement that they will be needed in the future to support the world's growing population. There was also agreement that GMOs as well as biotechnology have helped the survival of the human race. There was disagreement that GMO food should not be consumed or that GMOs are morally wrong or against God's Word.</p> | ||
<h2>Summer Camp Survey</h2> | <h2>Summer Camp Survey</h2> | ||
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