Virtual world experimentation: An exploratory study

We explore the scientific potential of virtual worlds for experimental economists. In particular, we report the results of a series of virtual world experiments designed to examine the suitability of (a) users as subjects and (b) the computer interface as an experimental platform. Formal results and informal observations from the sessions are discussed in terms of the methodological opportunities and challenges of virtual experimentation generally.

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Year of publication:	2007-12-09
Authors:	Chesney, Thomas ; Chuah, Swee-Hoon ; Hoffmann, Robert
Institutions:	Economics and Finance Division, Business School
Subject:	virtual worlds \| laboratory experiments \| human values survey

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Series:	Occasional Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Classification:	C72 - Noncooperative Games ; C88 - Other Computer Software ; C99 - Design of Experiments. Other ; Z13 - Social Norms and Social Capital
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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