Design and method of the sociological research in the Grand Canyon-river contact study, Final Report Part I
Shelby B and Nielsen JM. 1976. Design and method of the sociological research in the Grand Canyon-river contact study, Final Report Part I. Technical Report, Colorado River Research Program (GRCA). No. 1. Colorado River Research Program. Grand Canyon, AZ
The focus of this study, reported in 4 volumes, was to examine the effects of different management alternatives on the nature and quality of the river experience on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. This volume discusses methods for collecting sociological data for analysis of private/commercial and motor/oar raft trips of the river. Data used included random selection of the following sources: user interviews and questionnaires, trip reports, and park service records of use. Response rates for each data source are discussed and analyzed for their applicability. Use level, mode of propulsion, and trip type (private or commercial) are to be discussed in detail in subsequent volumes. (See also W78-04151 and W78-06794)
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Shelby, Bo; Nielsen, Joyce
- Date of Issue
- 1976-06
- Publisher
- Colorado River Research Program
- Units
- GRCA , WRD
- Keywords
- Animal Behavior, Attitudes, Boats, Clemson, Colorado River, Human Impact, Human Use, Management, NPSRecord, Rafting, Recreation, Rivers & Streams, Social Behavior, Sociology, Survey (Opinions), Use, WRBIB