Understanding research in second language learning : a teacher's guide to statistics and research design /
James Dean Brown.
- Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1988.
- xi, 219 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- New directions in language teaching .
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 209-210.
Foreword / Howard B. Altman -- Preface -- What is research? -- Variables -- Data organization -- Controlling extraneous variables -- Critiquing statistical studies -- The group and the individuals -- Patterns in human behaviour -- Statistics for testing -- Statistical logic -- Correlation -- Comparing means -- Comparing frequencies -- Hands-on critique and posttest -- References -- Index.