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Based on a set of four research parameters, this book discusses the development of research questions and hypotheses, naturalistic and experimental research, data collection, and validation of research instruments. Each chapter includes examples and activities.

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Author:   Herbert W. Seliger (Professor of Linguistics, Professor of Linguistics, City University, New York) ,  Elana Shohamy (Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Tel-Aviv)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.342kg
ISBN:  

9780194370677

ISBN 10:   0194370674
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   29 March 1990
Audience:   ELT/ESL ,  ELT General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: What is research? Introduction Research as a natural process Scientific research and common sense Finding answers: How do we know something? Basic, applied, and practical research Summary Activities References Chapter 2: A paradigm for second language research Research and the phenomena of second language Four parameters for second language research Parameter 1: Synthetic and analytic approaches Parameter 2: Heuristic and deductive objectives Parameter 3: Control and manipulation of the research context Parameter 4: Data and data collection Summary Activities References Chapter 3: The preparatory stages of research Introduction Where do research questions come from? Phase 1: The general question Phase 2: Focusing the question Phase 3: Deciding on an objective or purpose Phase 4: Formulating the research plan or the hypothesis Summary Activities References Chapter 4: Contextualization of research The what and why of contextualization Locating the sources for the literature review Reading the literature Organizing and reporting the review of the literature Summary Activities References Chapter 5: The components of research The need for a plan The research plan and the type of research Making predictions and controlling variables Making the research more effective Types of data and variables Internal and external validity Summary Activities References Chapter 6: Research design: qualitative and descriptive research Introduction Qualitative research Descriptive research Multivariate and correlational research Summary Activities References Chapter 7: Research design: experimental research Introduction The major components of experimental research Single group designs Designs using control groups Factorial designs Quasi-experimental designs Separate sample designs Summary Activities References Chapter 8: Data and data collection procedures Introduction The data collection parameter Description of data collection procedures Assuring the quality of the data and the data collection procedures Using, adapting, and developing data collection procedures Summary Activities References Chapter 9: Analyzing the data Data analysis and the design of the study Analyzing qualitative research data Analyzing descriptive research data Analyzing correlational research data Analyzing multivariate research data Analyzing experimental research data Using the computer for data analysis Summary Activities References Chapter 10: Putting it all together Reporting, summarizing, and interpreting the results Reporting research Closing the research cycle? Summary Activities References Appendix: References for further reading Index

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