Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning
Language learning research aims to describe and fully explain how and why language learning takes place, but can fall short of its stated purpose. Systematic, rigorous research is needed if the growing field of language learning is to progress methodically. This book demonstrates and fully explains such a methodology. Given that research in language acquisition yields practical pedagogical implications, it is crucial that it is rigorous and accurate.

This book offers a quantitative research methodology that relies on statistical analysis in order to make inferences and conclusions about language learning. Experimental research aims to understand differences between or within groups of learners under manipulated environments. It requires strict control of conditions, enabling interpretations with a low factor of error. Aek Phakiti provides step-by-step guidelines and underlying principles, epistemology and methodology, in a book that is essential for advanced students of language acquisition and language and education.
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Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning
Language learning research aims to describe and fully explain how and why language learning takes place, but can fall short of its stated purpose. Systematic, rigorous research is needed if the growing field of language learning is to progress methodically. This book demonstrates and fully explains such a methodology. Given that research in language acquisition yields practical pedagogical implications, it is crucial that it is rigorous and accurate.

This book offers a quantitative research methodology that relies on statistical analysis in order to make inferences and conclusions about language learning. Experimental research aims to understand differences between or within groups of learners under manipulated environments. It requires strict control of conditions, enabling interpretations with a low factor of error. Aek Phakiti provides step-by-step guidelines and underlying principles, epistemology and methodology, in a book that is essential for advanced students of language acquisition and language and education.
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Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning

Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning

by Aek Phakiti
Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning

Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning

by Aek Phakiti

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Language learning research aims to describe and fully explain how and why language learning takes place, but can fall short of its stated purpose. Systematic, rigorous research is needed if the growing field of language learning is to progress methodically. This book demonstrates and fully explains such a methodology. Given that research in language acquisition yields practical pedagogical implications, it is crucial that it is rigorous and accurate.

This book offers a quantitative research methodology that relies on statistical analysis in order to make inferences and conclusions about language learning. Experimental research aims to understand differences between or within groups of learners under manipulated environments. It requires strict control of conditions, enabling interpretations with a low factor of error. Aek Phakiti provides step-by-step guidelines and underlying principles, epistemology and methodology, in a book that is essential for advanced students of language acquisition and language and education.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441122407
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 12/18/2014
Series: Research Methods in Linguistics
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 368
File size: 22 MB
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About the Author

Aek Phakiti is Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Sydney, Australia.
Aek Phakiti is Professor in TESOL in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

1. Introduction and Overview
2. Experimental Research Basics
3. Experimental Research Paradigms and Processes
4. Experimental Research Designs
5. Validity in Experimental Research
6. Ethical Consideration in Experimental Research
7. Quantitative Research Instruments and Techniques
8. A Hybrid Approach for Experimental Research
9. Introduction to Descriptive Statistics
10. Introduction to Inferential Statistics
11. Correlational Analysis
12. Reliability and Reliability Analysis
13. Paired-Samples and Independent-Samples t-tests for Experimental Research
14. Analyses of Variance (ANOVA)
15. Non-parametric Versions of T-tests and ANOVAs
16. Experimental Research Proposals
Glossary of Key Terms in Language Learning Research
Bibliography
Index
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