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  • Shaofeng Li
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Instructed Second Language Acquisition Research Methods
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Abstract

This chapter provides a comprehensive, in-depth discussion of quantitative research methods in ISLA. It starts by informing the reader of the basic elements and principles of quantitative ISLA research and the major research questions examined. It then identifies three categories of ISLA research: experimental, correlational, and observational, followed by a discussion of the methods for evaluating the quality of quantitative research from the perspectives of construct validity, internal validity, external validity, and statistical conclusion validity. The chapter proceeds to offer advice for future researchers on how to carry out original and robust quantitative research and propose strategies to address common methodological issues. A conclusion is offered at the end.

Abstract

This chapter provides a comprehensive, in-depth discussion of quantitative research methods in ISLA. It starts by informing the reader of the basic elements and principles of quantitative ISLA research and the major research questions examined. It then identifies three categories of ISLA research: experimental, correlational, and observational, followed by a discussion of the methods for evaluating the quality of quantitative research from the perspectives of construct validity, internal validity, external validity, and statistical conclusion validity. The chapter proceeds to offer advice for future researchers on how to carry out original and robust quantitative research and propose strategies to address common methodological issues. A conclusion is offered at the end.

Chapters in this book

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents vii
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Introduction to the volume xi
  5. List of contributors xix
  6. Section 1. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1. Getting started 3
  8. Section 2. Identifying your research approach
  9. Chapter 2. Quantitative research methods in ISLA 31
  10. Chapter 3. Qualitative ISLA research methodologies and methods 55
  11. Chapter 4. Mixed methods research in ISLA 79
  12. Chapter 5. Replication research in instructed SLA 103
  13. Section 3. ISLA research across methodological approaches
  14. Chapter 6. Unique considerations for ISLA research across approaches 125
  15. Section 4. Designing instructional interventions for specific skills & competencies
  16. Chapter 7. Pragmatics 149
  17. Chapter 8. Vocabulary 181
  18. Chapter 9. Grammar 207
  19. Chapter 10. Pronunciation 233
  20. Chapter 11. Listening 257
  21. Chapter 12. Reading 281
  22. Chapter 13. Writing 305
  23. Chapter 14. Speaking 329
  24. Section 5. Sharing your research
  25. Chapter 15. Contributing to the advancement of the field: 355
  26. Index 379
https://doi.org/10.1075/rmal.3.02li

Chapters in this book

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents vii
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Introduction to the volume xi
  5. List of contributors xix
  6. Section 1. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1. Getting started 3
  8. Section 2. Identifying your research approach
  9. Chapter 2. Quantitative research methods in ISLA 31
  10. Chapter 3. Qualitative ISLA research methodologies and methods 55
  11. Chapter 4. Mixed methods research in ISLA 79
  12. Chapter 5. Replication research in instructed SLA 103
  13. Section 3. ISLA research across methodological approaches
  14. Chapter 6. Unique considerations for ISLA research across approaches 125
  15. Section 4. Designing instructional interventions for specific skills & competencies
  16. Chapter 7. Pragmatics 149
  17. Chapter 8. Vocabulary 181
  18. Chapter 9. Grammar 207
  19. Chapter 10. Pronunciation 233
  20. Chapter 11. Listening 257
  21. Chapter 12. Reading 281
  22. Chapter 13. Writing 305
  23. Chapter 14. Speaking 329
  24. Section 5. Sharing your research
  25. Chapter 15. Contributing to the advancement of the field: 355
  26. Index 379
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