2019 Survey of Florida Residents to Evaluate Public Comprehension of the “Cone of Uncertainty” Graphic

This data set contains results from an online survey targeting a sample of 2,847 Florida residents in 2019. Unlike previous public surveys that focused more on evacuation decisions, forecast usage, and perception of hurricane risk, our approach specifically pays attention to the details of design elements of the forecast graphics with the long-term goal of minimizing misinterpretation of future graphics. The survey comprised 55 mostly multiple-choice and True/False questions, including demographic information and a series of 42 questions aimed at addressing three main research questions. These data are associated with the article: Evans, S.D., Broad, K., Cairo, A., Majumdar, S.J., McNoldy, B.D., Millet, B., & Rauk, L., "An Interdisciplinary Approach to Evaluate Public Comprehension of the “Cone of Uncertainty” Graphic" submitted to BAMS.