What is research? -- A paradigm for second language research -- The preparatory stages of research -- Contextualization of research -- The components of research -- Research design: qualitative and descriptive research -- Research design: experimental research -- Data and data collection procedures -- Analyzing the data -- Putting it all together.
Abstract:
This book is a comprehensive guide to research methods in second language and bilingualism. Based on a set of four research parameters, it 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
