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South Dakota State University

1975

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A Study Of Factors Associated With Outdoor Recreational Participation In South Dakota, James W. Delong Jan 1975

A Study Of Factors Associated With Outdoor Recreational Participation In South Dakota, James W. Delong

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Participation by South Dakotans in selected areas of outdoor recreation was studied to determine varying extents of participation and associated selected sociodemographic, socialization and attitudinal factors. A statewide random sample of 474 heads-of-households (or their spouses) was selected and interviewed using a pretested schedule. The findings were present in three forms: a descriptive summary, a nonparametric analysis of association and a multivariate analysis. The descriptive analysis revealed fishing, hunting and lakeside camping or picnicking to be the activities participated in most frequently. Conversely, water-skiing, ice fishing and snowmobiling were participated in least. Analysis of association showed that each of the …


Economic Analysis Of The Management Of Idle County Funds In South Dakota, Wanda M. Leonard Jan 1975

Economic Analysis Of The Management Of Idle County Funds In South Dakota, Wanda M. Leonard

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The objective of this report is to compute the potential earnings of a small county in South Dakota, that by comparison to other counties in the state, is in a relatively good position with respect to the investment of idle cash funds. The assumption is that if a county with a relatively good investment program can earn additional income, the potential revenue for counties with a more modest investment program would be even greater.