Science and the general public in 2005

This survey investigated public attitudes and beliefs about science. 

The project built on previous research carried by ACNielson in consultation with NZCER. AC Nielson carried out a repeat of the 2002 survey:
Commonsense, trust and science: How patterns of beliefs and attitudes to science pose challenges for effective communication

We found a very similar pattern of responses, with the level of interest in any branch of science linked to perceptions of its usefulness.