Table 4.
Mean rank and 95% confidence intervals in ascending order for killing method properties irrespective of method and demographic factors, based on their level of importance (1 = “no importance” to 10 = “most important”).
| Property | Mean rank | 95% CIs |
|---|---|---|
| Positive public perception | 5.82 | 5.44–6.20 |
| Not expensive | 6.58 | 6.23–6.93 |
| Low operator fatigue | 6.71 | 6.39–7.04 |
| Minimal training1 | 6.78 | 6.40–6.96 |
| No equipment | 6.89 | 6.56–7.22 |
| Low maintenance | 7.03 | 6.73–7.33 |
| Safe for the operator1 | 8.25 | 8.01–8.48 |
| Easy to use | 8.44 | 8.25–8.63 |
| Quick application | 9.12 | 9.01–9.24 |
| Humane1 | 9.30 | 9.18–9.43 |
| High success rate1 | 9.79 | 9.73–7.85 |
1
denotes properties where statistical modeling was unfeasible due to lack of diversity in the data.