Full Description
Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies encompasses all stages of the research process that include quantitative research methods, from conceptualization to reporting. In five parts, the authors cover:
• sampling techniques, measurement, and survey design;
• how to describe data;
• how to analyze differences;
• how to analyze relationships;
• how to interpret results.
Each part includes references to additional resources and extensive examples from published empirical work. A quick reference table for specific tests is also included in the appendix.
This user-friendly guide is the essential primer on quantitative methods for all students and researchers in translation and interpreting studies. Accompanying materials are available online, including step-by-step walkthroughs of how analysis was conducted, and extra sample data sets for instruction and self study: https://www.routledge.com/9781138124967. Further resources for Translation and Interpreting Studies are available on the Routledge Translation Studies Portal: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/translationstudies.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgements
Introduction to the Volume
Part I - Preparing
Chapter 1: Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Design
Chapter 2: Sampling and Ethics
Chapter 3: Measurement
Part II - Describing
Chapter 4: Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 5: Probability Distributions
Chapter 6: Statistical Terminology and One-Sample Tests
Part III - Analyzing Differences
Chapter 7: Comparing Two Groups
Chapter 8: Comparing Multiple Groups
Chapter 9: Comparing Groups on Multiple Factors
Chapter 10: Testing Categorical Data
Part IV - Analyzing Relationships
Chapter 11: Correlation and Reliability
Chapter 12: Linear Regression
Part V - Interpreting Results
References
Appendix A: Guide to selecting a statistical test
