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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
Saito, Kazuya; Plonsky, Luke – Language Learning, 2019
We propose a new framework for conceptualizing measures of instructed second language (L2) pronunciation performance according to three sets of parameters: (a) the constructs (focused on global vs. specific aspects of pronunciation), (b) the scoring method (human raters vs. acoustic analyses), and (c) the type of knowledge elicited (controlled vs.…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Scoring, Pronunciation Instruction
Norris, John M.; Plonsky, Luke; Ross, Steven J.; Schoonen, Rob – Language Learning, 2015
Adequate reporting of quantitative research about language learning involves careful consideration of the logic, rationale, and actions underlying both study designs and the ways in which data are analyzed. These guidelines, commissioned and vetted by the board of directors of "Language Learning," outline the basic expectations for…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Second Language Learning, Language Research, Statistical Analysis
Larson-Hall, Jenifer; Plonsky, Luke – Language Learning, 2015
This paper presents a set of guidelines for reporting on five types of quantitative data issues: (1) Descriptive statistics, (2) Effect sizes and confidence intervals, (3) Instrument reliability, (4) Visual displays of data, and (5) Raw data. Our recommendations are derived mainly from various professional sources related to L2 research but…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Statistical Analysis, Language Research, Second Language Learning
Plonsky, Luke; Gonulal, Talip – Language Learning, 2015
Research synthesis and meta-analysis provide a pathway to bring together findings in a given domain with greater systematicity, objectivity, and transparency than traditional reviews. The same techniques and corresponding benefits can be and have been applied to examine methodological practices in second language (L2) research (e.g., Plonsky,…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Second Language Learning, Language Research, Research Methodology
Plonsky, Luke; Gass, Susan – Language Learning, 2011
This article constitutes the first empirical assessment of methodological quality in second language acquisition (SLA). We surveyed a corpus of 174 studies (N = 7,951) within the tradition of research on second-language interaction, one of the longest and most influential traditions of inquiry in SLA. Each report was coded for methodological…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Second Language Learning, Statistical Analysis, Surveys
Plonsky, Luke – Language Learning, 2011
Research on the effects of second language strategy instruction (SI) has been extensive yet inconclusive. This meta-analysis, therefore, aims to provide a reliable, quantitative measure of the effect of SI as well as a description of the relationship between SI and the variables that moderate its effectiveness (i.e., different learning contexts,…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Learning Strategies, Instructional Effectiveness