Applied Linguistics Research A Comprehensive Guide to Methodology, Design, Analysis, and Evaluation

Key features

• Simplifies the complexities of applied linguistics research while covering every step of the process, from initiation to conclusion, with numerous examples and hypothetical research scenarios from diverse areas of the field, along with pedagogical features like chapter objectives, key term reviews, and points to ponder to enhance engagement and understanding
• Discusses qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research, along with their respective designs and procedures for data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results, while providing detailed explanations of commonly used statistical techniques for quantitative research using SPSS, with examples
• Helps readers develop critical skills and knowledge to evaluate the robustness of research design and methodology in contemporary applied linguistics studies, with chapter-based discussion questions and activities that consolidate learning and encourage critical thinking