Research and measurement issues in gambling studies /

This project started with a focus on measurement, as governments, casino owners, and others are often most interested in the science of gambling. The handbook seeks to serve as a comprehensive reference tool for scholars and professionals who want information about developing viable research strateg...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Smith, Garry (Gambling research specialist), Hodgins, David, Ph. D., Williams, Robert, Dr
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, ©2007.
Temas:
Gambling > Research.
Gambling > Social aspects.
Gambling > Law and legislation.
Jeux de hasard > Recherche.
Jeux de hasard > Aspect social.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
Gambling > Law and legislation
Gambling > Research
Gambling > Social aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Research and Measurement Issues in Gambling Studies; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; References; Acknowledgments; Part I: Nature and Scope of Gambling Studies; Chapter 1: Situating Gambling Studies; Part II: Measurement Issues; Chapter 2: Population Surveys; Chapter 3: Questionnaire Design:The Art of a Stylized Conversation; Chapter 4: Experimental Methodologies in Gambling Studies; Chapter 5: Qualitative Methodologies; Chapter 6: Longitudinal Studies of Gambling Behavior; Chapter 7: Quantification and Dimensionalization of Gambling Behavior.

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