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RE: graduate research



Dear Walter,

thank-you for offering to help with my research - it is much appreciated.

regards,
Ashley  :)


This study is one that investigates people's level of perceived risk
regarding technology.
It forms part of a larger investigation that targets specialist groups of
various types.
 
In this questionnaire you are presented with a number of items relating to
technology and you are asked to rate each item in terms of risk on two
levels: to people and to the natural environment. Your rating will be on a
ten point scale, with a score of 1 (one) indicating that you think there is
no risk attached to that item at all, and a score of 10 (ten) indicating
that you think the technology item is extremely risky. Please indicate your
rating by placing an 'X' next to the appropriate number that best reflects
your perceived risk of each item. There are no right or wrong answers.

Please note that I have targeted this list as its subscribers tend to have
some familiarity with technology. You may find that some of the items are
quite subjective. Please try to give a response based on the face value of
each item.

By returning this survey, it is assumed that you have provided your consent
for the researchers to use all information provided. All information is
treated as confidential. While the data gathered for this study may be
published, your name or other information that could identify you will be
kept confidential.

I will post a summary of the results of this study on the RADSAFE list as
soon as possible.

Thank-you again...



o COOKING WITH A MICROWAVE OVEN

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o TALKING ON A MOBILE PHONE

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o GENETICALLY GROWN BODY PARTS FOR HUMAN TRANSPLANTATION

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o XENOTRANSPLANTATION (USING ANIMAL ORGANS IN HUMANS)

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o GENETIC ENGINEERING

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o CLONING

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o GENETICALLY ALTERED FOOD

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o THE CHEMICAL PROCESSING INDUSTRY

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o LIVING NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o URANIUM MINING

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o NUCLEAR POWER 

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk



o DISPOSAL OF NUCLEAR WASTE

Risk to people
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk

Risk to the natural environment
No risk 1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9-----10	Extreme risk
	



The following information is used for demographic purposes:

· Age ________________________

· Gender (please mark)    Female	   Male

· Occupation _____________________________________________________

> Country & State of residence __________________________________________

Thank you for your participation in this study :)


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