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Seliger, Herbert W., 1937-

Second language research methods / Herbert W. Seliger and Elana Shohamy - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c1989. - vi, 270 p. : 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references

Introduction --
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 analysis --
Analyzing the data --
Putting it all together. TOC

Summary:
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.



ISBN: 0194370674 9780194370097 0194370674 9780194370677

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Second language acquisition--Research

LC Class. No.: P53 / .S42 1989

Dewey Class. No.: 401.93072 / SES 1989