An A–Z of Applied Linguistics Research Methods

The demands of proper statistical analysis can be painful, but without the proper information that this book contains, research would be flawed. This book merits to be attached to your computer with a bungee cord.' Jean-Marc Dewaele, Birkbeck, University of London, UK 'A very useful book both for instructors and students. One of the hard parts of teaching research methods is to review key concepts, which this book makes easy.' Yasuhiro Shirai, Case Western Reserve University, USA

A brief and accessible introduction to the concepts and techniques used in applied linguistics research, which will be illustrated using real-life examples. The book covers both qualitative and quantitative research design, sampling procedures, instrumentation and analyses found in applied linguistics research.Featuring an extensive set of entries covering all aspects of research methodology, ranging from basic to more advanced topics, this is an essential reference for applied linguists everywhere. Explanations of key concepts and techniques are fully cross-referenced and presented in bite-sized chunks, making it easy for users to look up specific terms quickly or have a brief refresher on methodological practices and related issues. Concepts are further illustrated by real-life examples drawn from current linguistics research. This is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying applied linguistics or TESOL modules.