Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2003

Variable Details

VariableGMDANGER
LabelAdvantages of genetically modified foods outweigh dangers B2.44cC2.34c
Question text You may have heard of genetically modified or 'GM' foods. These are made from plants which have had their genes altered. Some people say that growing these plants may damage other plants and wildlife and that food made from them may not be safe to eat. Other people say that growing these plants may mean lower food prices and less use of pesticides and weedkillers. Please say how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements about genetically modified (GM) foods. On balance, the advantages of genetically modified (GM) foods outweigh any dangers.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 30
2 Agree 338
3 Neither agree/disagree 983
4 Disagree 649
5 Disagree strongly 223
8 Can't choose 375
9 Not Answered 51
-2 Skp, A version 972
-1 No self-completn 811
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2003
Interviewer InstructionsPLEASE TICK ONE BOX ON EACH LINE
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.