An Investigation into the Association between Gambling and Horse Racing in Ireland

Gleeson, Aidan (2022) An Investigation into the Association between Gambling and Horse Racing in Ireland. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Chapter 1 - Introduction

The opening chapter of this text will provide a in-dept overview of this investigation in its entirety. The below includes an overall justification as to the context and reasoning as to why this study is justified and appropriate. The title of this paper is “An Investigation into the Association between Gambling and Horse Racing in Ireland” with the research question for this paper being “Is there a societal association between gambling and horse racing in Ireland?”. The researcher has chosen this research question as they understand that gaining the views from those directly involved in this association will provide the most comprehensive investigation of this research. The researcher has identified this question to be of importance as they understand the preconceived social perception of both industry’s and how at times, they are labelled negatively by society due to misinformed media presentations and the stigmatised beliefs. The “null” and alternative hypothesis used for this research project are that “There is no association between gambling and horse racing” and “There is an association between gambling and horse racing”. These hypotheses are so clear and definite in nature that the researcher will be able to clearly define the answers to the research question. The researcher aims to provide an unbiased investigation into the research question, providing details and background knowledge of both the gambling and horse racing industries. This project will be conducted so as to provide the reader with a basic understanding of the association between gambling and horse racing in Ireland.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > Games and Amusements > Gambling S Agriculture > SF Animal culture > Horses > Horse Sport > Horse Racing D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > Ireland
Divisions:	School of Business > BA (Honours) in Business Studies
Depositing User:	Clara Chan
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2022 12:16
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2022 12:16
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/5779

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