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Social Science Impact on Legislative Decision Making. A Study of Factors Affecting the Utilization of Social Research and Evaluation in Three State Legislatures. Final Report.

Mitchell, Douglas E.; And Others – 1979

This research report describes an analysis of the ways state legislative policy makers in Arizona, California, and Oregon engage in the process of turning political interests and pressures into public policies. The purpose is to provide insights into the overall processes of social science utilization within state legislatures, using a behavioral…

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Decision Making, Information Utilization

Leisure Participation in the South: Volume II--Appendices. Final Report.

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Orend, Richard J. – 1980

This document contains the appendices of a study undertaken to determine the nature of popular interest in and demand for cultural and artistic activities in 13 southern states. The general objective of the study was to provide information to policy makers on public opinion regarding the relative merits of "elitist activities" (high…

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Activities, Data Analysis, Fine Arts

Leisure Participation in the South: Volume III--Summary. Final Report.

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Orend, Richard J. – 1980

This document contains the appendices of a study undertaken to determine the nature of popular interest in and demand for cultural and artistic activities in 13 southen states. The general objective of the study was to provide information to policy makers on public opinion regarding the relative merits of "elitist activities" (high…

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Activities, Data Analysis, Fine Arts