The results of this survey will be posted monthly on the Research News page.

1. Which of the following statements best expresses your level of interest in UFOs?

   Strong interest
   Moderate interest
   Mild interest
   No interest

2. Over the years, many people have alleged that the U.S. and other governments have suppressed or distorted information about UFOs. Which of the following statements best captures your views on the so-called "government cover-up" of information about UFOs?

   The U.S. government systematically suppresses information about UFOs and spreads false information.
   The U.S. government systematically suppresses information about UFOs.
   The U.S. government isn't telling all that it knows about UFOs.
   The U.S. government (elected officials) really don't know anything more than the general public.

3. Which of the following statements best expresses your views on a Congressional Hearing on UFOs?

   I strongly support a Congressional Hearing on UFOs and believe that this hearing should proceed without delay.
   I support a Congressional Hearing on UFOs.
   I do not care one way or the other if there is a Congressional Hearing on UFOs.
   I consider a Congressional Hearing on UFOs a waste of time and money.

4. The last government sponsored UFO research project took place in the late 1960s and was heavily criticized. What are your thoughts about initiating a major, fact-based, well-funded scientific study at the present time?

   I strongly support initiating a major scientific study of the UFO phenomena and believe we should proceed without delay.
   I support initiating a major scientific study of UFO phenomena.
   I do not care one way or another if there is a major study of UFOs.
   I consider research on this topic a waste of time and money.

5. Who should have the primary responsibility for a major UFO research project if such a project were initiated?

   An international organization such as the United Nations.
   An agency of the United States government.
   A combination of an independent research organization and a government agency.
   An independent research organization.

6. Given that a major UFO research project could be costly, how should it be funded?

   Government funds.
   Private funds.
   A combination of government and private funds.

7. If convened, a Congressional Hearing on UFOs could cover many different issues. How would you rate the importance of the investigation including each of the following issues?

   for each item, enter 1 for "very important,"   2 for "somewhat important,"   or 3 for "not important"

   scientific evidence for UFOs
   eyewitness accounts of UFOs
   psychological and social effects of UFOs
   government files regarding UFOs
   allegations of government cover-up

8. What do you see as the likely effects of a Congressional Hearing on UFOs?

   for each item, enter 1 for "very likely,"   2 for "likely,"   or 3 for "unlikely"

   ignite a firestorm of controversy and ridicule
   convince skeptics to treat the topic seriously
   encourage responsible coverage by the media
   result in a productive follow-up program