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| TESOL Quarterly | 7 |
Author
| Allwright, Dick | 1 |
| Brown, James Dean | 1 |
| Chaudron, Craig | 1 |
| Connor, Ulla | 1 |
| Raimes, Ann | 1 |
| Siegel, Andrew F. | 1 |
| Traugott, Elizabeth Closs | 1 |
| Zhang, Shuqiang | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Information Analyses | 4 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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| Researchers | 1 |
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| Test of English as a Foreign… | 2 |
| Test of Written English | 2 |
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Peer reviewedBrown, James Dean – TESOL Quarterly, 1990
Discusses a serious problem that has existed for years in language research with regard to the use of the inferential statistic known as the t test. (12 references) (JL)
Descriptors: Language Research, Language Tests, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis
Peer reviewedSiegel, Andrew F. – TESOL Quarterly, 1990
Reviews the role of statistical hypothesis testing in research, discusses the problems with multiple t tests, indicates when they are a problem, and suggests a compromise solution. (one reference) (JL)
Descriptors: Language Research, Language Tests, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis
Peer reviewedConnor, Ulla; Raimes, Ann – TESOL Quarterly, 1992
Connor comments on Raimes' research on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) essay component, the Test of Written English (TWE), and the practices of the Educational Testing Service. Raimes' response is directed toward the TWE research agenda. (five references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Essays, Language Research, Language Tests
Peer reviewedAllwright, Dick – TESOL Quarterly, 1983
Origins and problems of classroom-centered research on language learning and teaching are surveyed, tracing the development of both the concerns and the research tools used. The development of a productive controversy over objective versus subjective methods is described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Educational History, Language Research, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedZhang, Shuqiang; And Others – TESOL Quarterly, 1992
Multiple regression analysis is discussed as useful for studying the effect of a variable while controlling for the effects of others and for estimating the total effect of all predictor variables together. It is suggested that in English-as-a-Second-Language proficiency measurement, regression coefficients should not be the basis for judging…
Descriptors: Correlation, English (Second Language), Evaluation Problems, Language Research
Peer reviewedChaudron, Craig – TESOL Quarterly, 1986
Considers both qualitative and quantitative research approaches on second language learning, with focus on second language classroom research. Concludes that both approaches are relevant to determining the important variables to investigate and the relationships those variables have to second language learning outcomes. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Correlation, Interaction
Peer reviewedTraugott, Elizabeth Closs; And Others – TESOL Quarterly, 1992
Two members and a former member of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Policy Council respond to Raimes' concerns about the TOEFL Test of Written English, particularly regarding the Educational Testing Service's research agenda and its effect on English-as-a-Second-Language instruction and graduate school admission. (17 references)…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Equal Education, Essays, Graduate Study
