Surveys

We made a survey on a total of 407 people. These surveys were conducted on the participants of E-Biko IT Olympiad and also the students of our school. During E-Biko, 124 survey forms were filled and 283 were taken from our school.

In our survey, the main topics were genetic engineering, synthetic biology, iGEM and scientific studies. There were a total of 10 questions.

Note: E choices are for other answers to the questions.

• 1. Do you think that genetic engineering has any use?
• 2. What place will microorganisms have in our lives?
• 3. Do you believe that a high school student can conduct the experiments of a genetic engineer?
• 4. Do you think bacteria can produce petroleum?
• 5. What do you think bacteria are?
• 6. How much can bacteria cool down the environment?
• 7. Have you ever heard of an organization called iGEM?
• 8. Did you hear about a field of science called synthetic biology before?
• 9. Do you think that your country should invest on the field of genetic engineering?
• 10. Do you believe that enough support is being provided to students conducting scientific work?

Do you think that genetic engineering has any use?

A) Yes, in every field of our life
B) Only for medical purposes
C) Has use in increasing food output
D) I'm completely against it

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What place will microorganisms have in our lives?

A) They will cause an apocalypse
B) They will be used in every sector
C) We will be completely dependant

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Do you believe that a high school student can conduct the experiments of a genetic engineer?

A) Yes, why not
B) Not even with education
C) No, they won't be able to get education

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Do you think bacteria can produce petroleum?

A) Yes, they already do
B) Maybe in the future
C) No, they can't

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What do you think bacteria are?

A) They are disease causing creatures
B) They are programmable machines
C) They are harmless beings

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How much can bacteria cool down the environment?

A) 0 °C
B) 0-5 °C
C) 5-15 °C
D) 15+ °C

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Have you ever heard of an organization called iGEM?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Just heard of it

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Did you hear about a field of science called synthetic biology before?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Just heard of it

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Do you think that your country should invest on the field of genetic engineering?

A) Yes, we need alot of genetic engineers
B) Yes, just like in every sector
C) No, I'm against GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)

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Do you believe that enough support is being provided to students conducting scientific work?

A) Yes, I support too
B) No, but we should
C) No, it's unnecessary

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Ahmet Ulusoy College