Table 3. Scientists' views of public interest in science and technology (total and according to gender).

Do you consider that Spanish society is interested in knowing more about scientific and technological issues?
	Female	Male	Total
Yes, Spanish society is interested in science and technology	11.5%	15.1%	13.7%
Yes, Spanish society is interested only in health, food and applied science	35.6%	28.3%	31.2%
Yes, Spanish society is interested in science and technology but has a lack of understanding	29.7%	27.0%	28.1%
No, Spanish society has no interest in knowing more about science and technology	23.1%	29.5%	26.9%