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Norouzian, Reza; de Miranda, Michael; Plonsky, Luke – Language Learning, 2018
Frequentist methods have long dominated data analysis in quantitative second language (L2) research. Recently, however, several empirical fields have begun to embrace alternatives known as Bayesian methods. Using an open-source approach, we provide an applied, nontechnical rationale for Bayesian methods in L2 research. First, we compare the…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Research, Bayesian Statistics, Comparative Analysis
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Plonsky, Luke; Oswald, Frederick L. – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2017
Second language (L2) research relies heavily and increasingly on ANOVA (analysis of variance)-based results as a means to advance theory and practice. This fact alone should merit some reflection on the utility and value of ANOVA. It is possible that we could use this procedure more appropriately and, as argued here, other analyses such as…
Descriptors: Multiple Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Second Language Learning