Experimental Research Methods in Language Learning
Aek Phakiti
Continuum Publishing Corporation
This book fully demonstrates the systematic, rigorous research needed to research the linguistics of language learning. Language learning research aims to describe and fully explain how and why language learning takes place, but can fall short of its stated  purpose.  Being as research in language acquisition yields practical pedagogical implications, it is crucial that it  is rigorous and accurate. This book offers a quantitative  research methodology that relies on statistical analysis in order to  make inferences and conclusions about language learning. Experimental  research aims to understand differences between or within groups of  learners under manipulated environments. It requires strict control of  conditions, enabling interpretations with a low factor of error. Aek Phakiti proves step-by-step guidelines and underlying principles, epistemology and methodology, in a book that is essential for advanced students of language acquisition and language and education.