3 - Scientific Perspective vs. Public Sentiment
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Practice Questions
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What do most people believe about air travel risk compared to road travel?
💡 Hint: Think about common perceptions conveyed in media.
Why is the documentation of road traffic accidents important?
💡 Hint: Consider what data can inform safety measures.
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Which mode of transport is statistically safer?
💡 Hint: Think about the data presented in the section.
True or False: According to data, more children died in road accidents in 1986 than in 1922.
💡 Hint: Recall the statistics shared in the chapter regarding child fatalities.
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Discuss how societal changes impact perceptions of risk and safety in transportation. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how public initiatives have evolved over the decades.
Evaluate the role of media in shaping public perception towards risks. How can this impact behavior?
💡 Hint: Consider looking at examples from the chapter regarding mad cow disease or air travel incidents.
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