Research in applied linguistics, like research in other fields, is usually carried out by two approaches： quantitative approach and qualitative approach. It is agreed ＂both approach are needed, since no one methodol...Research in applied linguistics, like research in other fields, is usually carried out by two approaches： quantitative approach and qualitative approach. It is agreed ＂both approach are needed, since no one methodology can answer all questions and provide insights on all issues＂. The two approaches follow different procedures and inevitably have respective advantages and drawbacks. Three general types of quantitative methods are experiments, quasi-experiments and surveys. Three general types of methods concerning qualitative approach used in linguistics are case study, action research and ethnographic research. Different types of research questions can be studied through various research methods. It is important to recognise the distinction between quantitative approach and qualitative approaches. It is up to the researcher to choose the specific approach in accordance with the suitability of the method for the particular research. It can be a single approach, or combination of the two, providing it allows maximal reliability and validity of the study.展开更多
文摘Research in applied linguistics, like research in other fields, is usually carried out by two approaches： quantitative approach and qualitative approach. It is agreed ＂both approach are needed, since no one methodology can answer all questions and provide insights on all issues＂. The two approaches follow different procedures and inevitably have respective advantages and drawbacks. Three general types of quantitative methods are experiments, quasi-experiments and surveys. Three general types of methods concerning qualitative approach used in linguistics are case study, action research and ethnographic research. Different types of research questions can be studied through various research methods. It is important to recognise the distinction between quantitative approach and qualitative approaches. It is up to the researcher to choose the specific approach in accordance with the suitability of the method for the particular research. It can be a single approach, or combination of the two, providing it allows maximal reliability and validity of the study.
