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Post by Darren on Jul 19, 2009 1:47:22 GMT 10
There' s a new survey on the main page of the GRI website which asks 12 questions related to the study of ghosts. Hopefully everyone who reads the forum will take a look and contribute. Current results will be shown after you've completed the survey, which only takes a few moments.
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Post by Darren on Sept 2, 2009 8:16:11 GMT 10
So far the first survey has yielded the following responses in order of importance: Do you believe in ghosts? 92%
Research 89% Ghosts are a subject that should be seriously studied using scientific principles.
Are ghosts dead people? 76% Do you believe ghosts are the passed souls of the dead somehow making contact with us?
Demons 67% Demonic entities exist and can cause harm to and possess living persons.
Have you seen a ghost? 61%
Natural causes 55% Almost all reports of ghosts can be attributed to natural causes.
Religion & Faith 47% Religion or faith can protect you against demonic forces.
Have you used an Ouija board? 45%
Ouija - Just a game? 40% The Ouija board is just a piece of cardboard and plastic containing absolutely no paranormal properties.
Psychics 40% The use of psychics and mediums is a necessity for reaching the paranormal.
Orbs - Paranormal? 25% MOST orbs that appear in photographs ARE PARANORMAL and cannot be dismissed as dust, bugs and such.
Leave it alone 16% The paranormal should be left alone ... you are only flirting with danger by studying ghosts and going to haunted places
The survey is still online at www.ghostresearchinternational.com/ but may be closed soon and updated with new questions.
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Post by Jason on Sept 3, 2009 19:51:10 GMT 10
Very interesting statistics, looks like most people are certainly interested and effected by the stigma of some popular belief, interesting that only 16% percent of those surveyed believe things should be left alone and just over Half (55%) believe there could be a natural explaination, this survey is only on our website correct??, would be could to get a community based one because most of those that enter our site and participate in the Poll are Bias to a degree afterall they must have an active interest in the paranormal to even take the time to visit our site....
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Post by Darren on Sept 29, 2009 19:10:43 GMT 10
Survey #1 has concluded with the following results: Do you believe in ghosts? 89% Research 87% Ghosts are a subject that should be seriously studied using scientific principles. Are ghosts dead people? 75% Do you believe ghosts are the passed souls of the dead somehow making contact with us? Demons 67% Demonic entities exist and can cause harm to and possess living persons. Have you seen a ghost? 60% Natural causes 53% Almost all reports of ghosts can be attributed to natural causes. Religion & Faith 49% Religion or faith can protect you against demonic forces. Have you used an Ouija board? 44% Ouija - Just a game? 38% The Ouija board is just a piece of cardboard and plastic containing absolutely no paranormal properties. Psychics 40% The use of psychics and mediums is a necessity for reaching the paranormal. Orbs - Paranormal? 24% MOST orbs that appear in photographs ARE PARANORMAL and cannot be dismissed as dust, bugs and such. Leave it alone 17% The paranormal should be left alone ... you are only flirting with danger by studying ghosts and going to haunted places Total Sample size was 300 Survey 2 is now online
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Post by Darren on Apr 5, 2010 9:42:55 GMT 10
Survey #2 has concluded with the following results: Have you been on a ghost tour? 34% Yes Ouija Board Study Do you believe that the ouija board should be seriously studied, documenting results? 68% Yes Are you a member of a research team? 19% Yes Groups running tours Do you approve of paranormal investigative groups running tours and charging money? 50% Yes Groups charging? Do you approve of paranormal groups charging clients for conducting investigations, even if only to cover expenses? 54% Yes Affiliated Groups Would you be more likely to approach a group who is affiliated with others? eg. TAPS Family etc... 76% Yes Paranormal Media Do you view more than 1 1/2 hours of paranormal content per week - be it a TV series, movie, or content on the web? 75% Yes Psychic Have you ever visited a psychic, medium, tarot card reader? 45% Yes Premonition Have you or someone close to you ever had a premonition that you are 100% certain could not be put down to chance or coincidence? 66% Yes Poltergeists Have you ever experienced poltergeist activity? 37% Yes What are poltergeists? Some believe that MOST unexplained poltergeist activity is caused by a living person at the site - eg telekinesis. Do you agree? 35% Yes One for the hunters If you were/are a 'ghost hunter' or researcher, would you seriously consider purchasing a black and white thermal camera if it was priced less than $1000? 67% Yes Total Sample size was 500 Survey 3 is now online
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Post by Darren on Sept 7, 2010 9:39:06 GMT 10
Survey #3 has concluded with the following results: Ghosts on TVThere are numerous ghosthunter type shows on TV. Do you believe they contrive evidence to maintain interest? 68% Yes Web TV or RadioWould you prefer to watch a web based TV show on the paranormal or listen to a web based radio program? 84% TV Web TVDo you currently watch any web based paranormal TV programs? 60% No Web RadioDo you currently listen to any web based paranormal radio programs? 82% No Psychics and groupsDoes a group that regularly uses psychics, mediums, or sensitives lose some credibility in your eyes? 59% No Tours and groupsDoes a group who regularly conduct tours for the public lose credibility as a research group in your eyes? 63% No Charges and groupsDoes a group who charges money to investigate their reported activity lose credibility in your eyes? 72% Yes Orbs and groupsDoes a group which suggests orb photographs are paranormal lose some credibility in your eyes? 54% Yes Ouija and groupsDoes a group which uses/examines an Ouija board lose some credibility in your eyes? 56% Yes ParticipationDo you regularly participate in online forums/chat rooms concerning the paranormal? 68% No Public InvestigationsWould you pay $100 to be one of 4 members of the public invited to join a paranormal investigation for the night? 54% Yes Public ToursWould you pay $100 to be part of a public tour of a reputedly haunted site at night? 59% No Total Sample size was 300 Survey 4 is now online
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