Table 2 Chi-square test correlations (p values < 0.05) and respective Cramer’s V values between sociodemographic ordinal variables and opinion nominal variables
Sociodemographic ordinal variables | Opinion nominal variables | χ2-test (p value) | Cramer’s V |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | Suggestions to improve general social acceptance | ||
Closed production systems with high security standards | 0.041 | 0.221 | |
Use of new precise gene editing tools instead of traditional genome engineering | 0.044 | 0.220 | |
Educational level | Personal attitude as final consumer | ||
Opinion about being final consumer of GE algae biofuel | 0.037 | 0.251 | |
Suggestions to improve general social acceptance | |||
Clear communication of risks and benefits of genome engineering technologies | 0.004 | 0.346 | |
Experience in algae industry | Personal attitude as final consumer | ||
Opinion about being final consumer of GE algae biofuel | 0.024 | 0.236 | |