BSEE 31: Language Research Fundamentals

What is the primary purpose of reviewing related literature and studies in language research?

What type of research methodology is likely to be used in a study that aims to quantify language acquisition?

Which of the following is NOT an initial stage of language research?

What is the purpose of focusing a research problem in language research?

Which of the following is a benefit of reviewing related literature and studies in language research?

What type of research methodology combines both quantitative and qualitative methods?

What is the primary source of research topics in language research?

What happens during the stage of focusing a research problem in language research?

What is the purpose of formulating general and specific research questions in language research?

What type of research methodology is likely to be used in a study that aims to explore language acquisition in a qualitative manner?

What is Language Research?

Language research is a field of study that deals with how people use language, what words and phrases they choose and combine, and how it is acquired and changes over time.
It involves a complex process that requires consideration of many factors, such as language use, type of users, acquisition process, setting, research methodology, and related disciplines.

Parameters of Language Research

Language research is defined by four parameters:
- Approaches
- Objectives
- Research Design
- Data Collection and Analysis
The first two parameters are conceptualized during the planning stage, while the last two are actualized in the operational stage.

Initial Stages of Language Research

Sources of related literature and studies:
- Libraries
- Online resources
- Professional organizations and embassies
- Researcher's experience and interest
- Other language research studies
- Research on allied disciplines (e.g., psychology, education, sociology, anthropology)
Focusing a research problem:
- Narrowing the topic to a specific one and focusing on it
- Formulating general and specific questions to constitute the research's SOP
Choosing the proper research methodology:
- Depends on the research approach and objectives
- Types of research methodologies: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed
Reviewing related literature and studies:
- Reasons for the review:
  - To broaden the researcher's idea or perspective of the research problem
  - To help the researcher focus the problem into workable research questions

This quiz covers the basics of language research, including its definition, parameters, and initial stages. Learn about how language research deals with language use, acquisition, and more.