Inference and Generalizability in Applied Linguistics: Multiple perspectives: 12 (Language Learning & Language Teaching) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9027219648 ISBN 13: 9789027219640

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co, 2006

Synopsis

Concepts such as dependability/generalization and inferences are dealt with implicitly or explicitly in any research undertaken in applied linguistics. This volume provides a well-balanced and cross-disciplinary perspective on how researchers conceptualize inferences about learner acquisition and performances as well as dependability and generalizability of findings. The book is a collection of chapters by prominent researchers in applied linguistics, working in diverse domains such as vocabulary, syntax, discourse analysis, SLA, and language testing. The goal of the book is to bring attention to these issues, which underpin much of applied linguistics research and to highlight what is considered good practice so as to buttress confidence in the research claims made. The book represents current thinking on fundamental research concepts in applied linguistics and can be used as a textbook in courses on research methodology in applied linguistics. The book is also an excellent source of in-depth analysis of research conceptualization for applied linguistics researchers and graduate students.

About this title

Synopsis

Eleven academics from the U.S., Canada, and Australia contribute 11 chapters offering a cross-disciplinary perspective on how researchers conceptualize inferences about learner acquisition and performances, and dependability and generalizability of findings. Several of the chapters originated in a 2002 meeting of the American Assn. for Applied Ling

Edition details

• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9027219648
• ISBN 13: 9789027219640
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Chalhoub-Deville Micheline, Chapelle Carol A., Duff Patricia A.