{"product_id":"applied-linguistics-research-a-comprehensive-guide-to-methodology-design-analysis-and-evaluation-hardback-9781108480673","title":"Applied Linguistics Research; A Comprehensive Guide to Methodology, Design, Analysis, and Evaluation (Hardback) 9781108480673","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eApplied Linguistics Research\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Comprehensive Guide to Methodology, Design, Analysis, and Evaluation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete guide to second language and applied linguistics research, covering every step of the research process.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHossein Nassaji (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108480673, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 September 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e824 pages\u003cbr\u003e26.1 x 18.6 x 5.1 cm, 1.69 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDesigned for graduate students, instructors, and seasoned researchers, this is an essential guide for robust research design and methodology in applied linguistics, covering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. It adopts a structured approach, starting with the foundational principles of research design, methodology, and data collection and analysis, to writing and interpreting, explaining, and reporting research results, bringing together all the steps and processes of research from start to finish in one single volume in a way that is practical, easy to follow, and easy to understand. Throughout, the emphasis is on the process of research and the application of various research techniques and principles across different areas. These characteristics, coupled with numerous pedagogical features such as key term reviews, visuals, research scenarios, and many discussion and activity questions, make the book an indispensable reference and a valuable textbook for courses in second language and applied linguistics research.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Introduction to Applied Linguistics Research: 1. Introduction: the nature of and purpose of research\u003cbr\u003e 2. Applied linguistics research: its nature, significance and scope\u003cbr\u003e 3. Ethics in applied linguistics research: principles, best practices, and challenges\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Research Process and Designing Research: 4. The research process: a 10 step model\u003cbr\u003e 5. A framework for understanding research types\u003cbr\u003e 6. Understanding and describing research constructs and variables\u003cbr\u003e 7. Review of the literature and the development of research questions\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Quantitative Research Designs and Data Collection: 8. Selecting participants for quantitative research: sampling techniques and methods\u003cbr\u003e 9. Designing quantitative research: types and techniques\u003cbr\u003e 10. Collecting quantitative data: tools and techniques\u003cbr\u003e 11. Understanding and assessing reliability in quantitative research\u003cbr\u003e 12. Understanding and assessing validity in quantitative research\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Qualitative Research Designs, Data Collection and Analysis: 13. Selecting participants for qualitative research sampling techniques and methods\u003cbr\u003e 14. Designing qualitative research: types and techniques\u003cbr\u003e 15. Collecting qualitative data: methods and strategies\u003cbr\u003e 16. Analyzing qualitative data: techniques and strategies\u003cbr\u003e 17. Understanding and establishing reliability and validity in qualitative research\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Quantitative Research Data Analysis and Interpretation: 18. Analyzing quantitative data: descriptive statistics\u003cbr\u003e 19. Analyzing quantitative data: exploring key concepts in inferential statistics\u003cbr\u003e 20. Commonly used inferential statistics tests in applied linguistics research: parametric tests\u003cbr\u003e 21. Commonly used inferential statistics tests in applied linguistics research: non-parametric tests\u003cbr\u003e 22. Advanced statistical models: GLMs, mixed models, and multivariate analysis\u003cbr\u003e 23. Effect sizes: types, calculations, and interpretation\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Carrying Out Mixed Methods Research: 24. Mixed methods research: integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches\u003cbr\u003e Part VII. Dissemination of Research Findings: 25. Disseminating research findings: writing research reports.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52415686738200,"sku":"9781108480673","price":78.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781108480673i.jpg?v=1784423428","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/applied-linguistics-research-a-comprehensive-guide-to-methodology-design-analysis-and-evaluation-hardback-9781108480673","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}