Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableResDevFd
LabelShld. encourage food tech R+D, even if costly? A2.44bB2.41b
Question text Please tick one box on each line to show how much you agree or disagree with each of these statements. Research and development in food technology should be encouraged and supported, even if a lot of money would need to be invested. PLEASE TICK ONE BOX ON EACH LINE.
Responses
1 Agree strongly 222
2 Agree 838
3 Neither agree nor disagree 580
4 Disagree 211
5 Disagree strongly 21
8 Can't choose 59
9 Not answered 55
-2 Skip, C+D versions 2004
-1 No self-completion 496
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2008
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.