Hint: An excellent clue that a scholarly journal article contains empirical research is the presence of some sort of statistical analysis. See Examples of Qualitative and Quantitative page under Nursing Research for more information.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  gambler(noun) a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events. 2  gambler, risk taker(noun) someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. amateur dabbler dilettante. These nouns mean one engaging in a pursuit but lacking professional skill: a musician who is a gifted amateur, not a professional; a dabbler in the stock market; a sculptor but a mere dilettante.