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ISBN 13: 9780194422581
Author: Zoltan Dornyei

This is a very practical and accessible book that offers a comprehensive overview of research methodology in applied linguistics by describing the various stages of qualitative and quantitative investigations, from collecting the data to reporting the results. It also discusses ‘mixed methods research’, that is, the various combinations of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics 1st Table of contents:

  • Part I: Introduction and Foundations

    • Chapter 1: The Research Process: An Overview

      • Introduction: Why Do Research?

      • The Main Phases of a Research Project

      • The Concept of Methodology

      • Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Research

      • The Purpose and Scope of the Book

    • Chapter 2: Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Variables

      • Developing Research Questions

      • Formulating Hypotheses

      • Identifying Variables

      • Operationalizing Variables

    • Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Applied Linguistics Research

      • Ethical Principles

      • Informed Consent

      • Confidentiality and Anonymity

      • Data Storage and Integrity

      • Ethical Review Boards

  • Part II: Data Collection Methods

    • Chapter 4: Questionnaires

      • Introduction to Questionnaires

      • Types of Questions

      • Designing Effective Questionnaires

      • Piloting and Administration

      • Analyzing Questionnaire Data

    • Chapter 5: Interviews

      • Introduction to Interviews

      • Types of Interviews (Structured, Semi-structured, Unstructured)

      • Designing Interview Questions

      • Conducting Interviews

      • Transcribing and Analyzing Interview Data

    • Chapter 6: Observation

      • Introduction to Observation

      • Types of Observation (Participant, Non-participant)

      • Developing Observation Schedules

      • Recording Observational Data

      • Analyzing Observational Data

    • Chapter 7: Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

      • Introduction to Experimental Research

      • True Experimental Designs

      • Quasi-Experimental Designs

      • Controlling for Extraneous Variables

      • Analyzing Experimental Data

    • Chapter 8: Tests and Other Elicitation Instruments

      • Types of Tests (Proficiency, Achievement, Diagnostic)

      • Designing and Validating Tests

      • Rating Scales and Rubrics

      • Diaries and Journals

      • Think-Aloud Protocols

    • Chapter 9: Narrative Inquiry and Case Studies

      • Introduction to Narrative Research

      • Collecting Narrative Data

      • Analyzing Narratives

      • Case Study Methodology

      • Single vs. Multiple Case Studies

  • Part III: Data Analysis

    • Chapter 10: Basic Quantitative Data Analysis

      • Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation)

      • Introduction to Inferential Statistics

      • Parametric vs. Non-parametric Tests

      • Using Statistical Software (e.g., SPSS)

    • Chapter 11: More Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis

      • Correlation and Regression

      • T-tests and ANOVA

      • Factor Analysis

      • Structural Equation Modeling (brief introduction)

    • Chapter 12: Qualitative Data Analysis

      • Principles of Qualitative Analysis

      • Thematic Analysis

      • Content Analysis

      • Discourse Analysis (brief introduction)

      • Using Qualitative Data Analysis Software (e.g., NVivo)

    • Chapter 13: Mixed Methods Research

      • Rationale for Mixed Methods

      • Types of Mixed Methods Designs (e.g., Convergent, Explanatory, Exploratory)

      • Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Data

      • Challenges and Best Practices

  • Part IV: Presenting and Evaluating Research

    • Chapter 14: Writing up Research

      • Structure of a Research Report/Thesis

      • Writing Style and Conventions

      • Citing and Referencing

      • Preparing for Publication

    • Chapter 15: Evaluating Research

      • Criteria for Good Research

      • Validity and Reliability in Quantitative Research

      • Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research

      • Critical Appraisal of Research Studies

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