The purpose of this study is to explore stakeholder attitudes, perceptions, beliefs and values associated with the development of biofuels in the Pacific Northwest. The main objective is to identify the social acceptability (both desirable and undesirable) of biofuels production in the region using hybrid poplar (also known as cellulosic or wood-based biofuel) as feed stock. Your responses will help inform alternatives for planning, and mitigation of biofuel production and distribution, and will help improve social outcomes of this developing industry.
Conditions and Stipulations
1. I understand that all information I provide in this survey will be kept confidential. I will not be personally identified in any reports. I agree to complete this online survey for research purposes and that the aggregate anonymous data derived from this survey may be made available to the general public in the form of public presentations, reports, journals or newspaper articles, and/or in books.
2. I understand the online survey involves questions about my attitudes toward biofuels.
3. I understand that this survey is expected to take about 30 minutes to complete (depending on which option I choose). I understand that my participation in this research is totally voluntary and that declining to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits. Choosing not to participate will not affect my relationship with the University of Washington in any way. If I choose, I may discontinue my participation at any time. I also understand that if I choose to participate, I may decline to answer any question that I am not comfortable answering.
4. I understand that I can contact the research team through miku2@uw.edu if I have any questions about the research and my rights as a participant. I understand that the questionnaire does not contain any questions that are a foreseeable risk, nor any questions likely to create discomfort to participants.
Responses will be kept confidential to the degree permitted by the technology used. However, no absolute guarantee can be given for the confidentiality of electronic data. Your responses are anonymous and any identifying information will be removed upon submission.
