Study title

Finnish Science Barometer 2001

Dataset ID Number

FSD1181

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1181

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Kiljunen, Pentti (Yhdyskuntatutkimus)

Abstract

The survey monitored various aspects of the production, level, necessity and conditions of scientific information. It also canvassed the advantages and risks of techno-scientific progress as well as the ethics of science. The data reflects citizens' conceptions of science, and, to some extent, also their knowledge. Their opinions, assessments, values, attitudes, and future expectations were mapped.

The respondents were asked how actively they follow the news, programmes and articles in the different media on various topics. It was separately asked how interested the respondents were in environmental research, medical research, space research, historical research, and education and science policy. It was also asked which sources of information the respondents considered primary in science and research related matters. The respondents were asked to name one present-day and one historically significant Finnish scientist. They also estimated how much they trusted various social institutions, what the status of various matters related to science and research was, and whether they thought science could solve different problems and improve people's lives.

Finally, the respondents were presented with several statements concerning science and research. The statements dealt with beliefs, the efficiency of science, relation between science and religion, vivisection, gene technology, technical progress, allocation of research funds, use of scientific information in political decision-making, UFO sightings, nuclear power, and the responsibility of the scientific community. Background variables included respondent's sex, age group, size of the place of residence, county of residence, basic and vocational training, and occupational group.

Keywords

attitudes; beliefs; development; information sources; mass media use; research; research work; science; scientific development; scientific progress; scientific research; scientists

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Biotechnology (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Educational policy (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Information technology (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Finnish Science Barometers

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Yhdyskuntatutkimus

Data Producers

• Tieteen tiedotus ry

Time Period Covered

2001

Collection Dates

2001-04-23 – 2001-06-29

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People aged 18 - 70 living in Finland (excluding the Åland Islands)

Time Method

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Simple random

Random sampling from population register. Sample size 2,000.

Postal survey, two waves.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Response Rate

45.7

Data File Language

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The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

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Data Version

2.0

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Kiljunen, Pentti (Yhdyskuntatutkimus): Finnish Science Barometer 2001 [dataset]. Version 2.0 (2018-08-06). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD1181

Deposit Requirement

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Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Materials

Tiedebarometri 2001. Tutkimus suomalaisten suhtautumisesta tieteeseen ja tieteellis-tekniseen kehitykseen. Helsinki : Tieteen tiedotus ry, 2001.

Related Publications

Tiedebarometri 2001. Tutkimus suomalaisten suhtautumisesta tieteeseen ja tieteellis-tekniseen kehitykseen (2001). Helsinki: Tieteen tiedotus ry.