基本説明
This is an accessible introduction to statistics and methodology for students of (Applied) Linguistics. Assuming no prior knowledge of statistics, the authors take an activity-based approach, focussing on the application of statistics and helping students to understand why statistical analyses are needed. It includes How-To sections and exercises throughout.
Full Description
Using numbers and research methods in your studies can be a little daunting at first. This book gives you straightforward guidance and no-nonsense advice on using, analysing and interpreting statistics and methodologies in empirical work. Each topic is introduced by an activity to help stimulate thought, and this is followed by a full explanation and exercises. Essential Statistics for Applied Linguistics:- explores different types of research and explains how to choose a methodology- gives clear explanations of statistical and mathematical terms- builds confidence and skills through hands-on exercises, examples and 'how-to' sections- offers online learning resources, including demonstrations with real data to be used with the software package SPSSAssuming no previous knowledge of methodology and statistics, this book will help you to acquire and strengthen your understanding, practice what you have learnt and feel comfortable with applying this new expertise to your own work.
Contents
Prefacein Statistics: Variables.- Descriptive Statistics.- Statistical Logic.- Doing Statistics: From Theory to Practice.- Common Statistics for Applied How to do Descriptive Statistics.- How to Check Assumptions.- How to do a T-Test.- How to do a One-Way ANOVA.- How to do a (Two-Way) ANOVA.- How to do a Correlation Analysis.- How to do a Simple Regression Analysis.- How to do a Chi-square Analysis.- PART III: SPSS PRACTICALS Practical 1 - Exploring SPSS and Entering Variables.- Practical 2 - Descriptive Statistics.- Practical 3 - Calculations using SPSS.- Practical 4 - Inductive Statistics.- Practical 5 - Miscellaneous Assignments.- Practical 6 - Miscellaneous Assignments (Revision).
