GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

1070. Some say that the government should restrict the sale of 
genetically modified foods. Others say there is no need for such 
restrictions. Please look at Card B17. How much influence should 
each of the following groups have in deciding whether to 
restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? c. Business 
leaders

1071. Please look at Card B18. When making policy 
recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent 
do you think the following groups would support what is best for 
the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow 
interests? INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST MEANS: 
Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. a. Medical 
researchers

1071. Please look at Card B18. When making policy 
recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent 
do you think the following groups would support what is best for 
the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow 
interests? INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST MEANS: 
Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. b. Elected 
officials

1071. Please look at Card B18. When making policy 
recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent 
do you think the following groups would support what is best for 
the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow 
interests? INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST MEANS: 
Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. c. Business 
leaders

1071d. Which statement best describes your own view about eating 
foods that have been genetically modified? 1. I don't care 
whether the food I eat has been genetically modified. 2. I am 
willing to eat genetically modified foods, but would prefer 
unmodified foods if they are available. 3. I will not eat food 
that I know has been genetically modified.

1072. Now I'm going to read you some statements about science 
and scientists. Please look at Card B19. How important are each 
of the following in making something scientific? a. It is done 
by scientists employed in a university setting.

1072. Now I'm going to read you some statements about science 
and scientists. Please look at Card B19. How important are each 
of the following in making something scientific? b. The people 
who do it have advanced degrees in their field

1072. Now I'm going to read you some statements about science 
and scientists. Please look at Card B19. How important are each 
of the following in making something scientific? c. The 
conclusions are based on solid evidence.

1072. Now I'm going to read you some statements about science 
and scientists. Please look at Card B19. How important are each 
of the following in making something scientific? d. The 
researchers carefully examine different interpretations of the 
results, even ones they disagree with.

1072. Now I'm going to read you some statements about science 
and scientists. Please look at Card B19. How important are each 
of the following in making something scientific? e. The results 
of the research are consistent with religious beliefs

1072. Now I'm going to read you some statements about science 
and scientists. Please look at Card B19. How important are each 
of the following in making something scientific? f. The results 
of the research are consistent with common sense