Table 1 Correlation coefficients and p values (only p values < 0.05 are shown) after Spearman’s rank order between sociodemographic ordinal variables and opinion ordinal variables
Sociodemographic ordinal variables | Opinion ordinal variables | Spearman’s rank order coefficient | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | Expected benefits of GE algae biofuel compared to established biofuels | ||
Less environmental impact | − 0.17 | 0.025 | |
Reduced GHG emissions and climate change | − 0.19 | 0.023 | |
Educational level | Expected benefits of GE algae biofuel compared to established biofuels | ||
Less environmental impact | 0.02 | 0.044 | |
Reduced GHG emissions and climate change | − 0.03 | 0.001 | |
New rural jobs | 0.06 | 0.040 | |
Expected benefits of GE algae biofuel compared to natural strains | |||
Require less energy | − 0.03 | 0.021 | |