Research Methods in Linguistics: Overview

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Name two tools for obtaining quantitative data in linguistics mentioned in the paper.

Questionnaire surveys and experimental studies

What are the main research paradigms discussed in the paper?

Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research

List three qualitative procedures for data collection discussed in the paper.

Ethnography, one-to-one interviews, and focus group interviews

What is considered as the 'mainstream' in grounded theory, according to the paper?

Grounded theory Signup and view all the answers

What is qualitative content analysis, as described in the paper?

A deeper level of analysis and interpretation of the underlying meaning of the data Signup and view all the answers

Name two discourse-analytic approaches highlighted in the paper.

Conversation analysis and Discourse analysis Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main research paradigms discussed in the text?

qualitative and quantitative research Signup and view all the answers

According to Brown (2001), how should the two research paradigms be viewed?

as 'a matter of degrees' rather than 'a clear-cut dichotomy' Signup and view all the answers

What is the third branch of research methodology introduced, according to the text?

mixed methods research Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of research, as mentioned in the text?

to provide new insights, generate knowledge, and assist in comprehending an issue Signup and view all the answers

What are the main characteristics and implications discussed in the paper?

key issues, questions, criteria, and principles concerning research in linguistics Signup and view all the answers

What does the paper aim to provide a brief account of?

the three research methodology frameworks and their general characteristics and implications Signup and view all the answers

What are the different phases examined in the paper?

quantitative data collection and analysis, and qualitative procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the examination of qualitative and quantitative procedures in the paper?

description of discourse-analytic approaches to oral and written texts Signup and view all the answers

What is research in the scientific sense?

the organized, systematic search for answers to the questions we ask Signup and view all the answers

What does Snejana Obeyd teach at Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen?

courses in general and applied English to BA students in English Studies and Applied Linguistics with English and Russian Signup and view all the answers

Match the qualitative research procedure with its description:

Ethnography = In-depth study of a culture or community One-to-one interviews = Individual interviews to collect detailed information Focus group interviews = Group discussions to gather opinions and insights Diary studies = Recording personal experiences and reflections over time Signup and view all the answers

Match the discourse-analytic approach with its primary focus:

Conversation analysis = Study of talk and interaction in everyday situations Discourse analysis = Examination of language use in social contexts Critical discourse analysis = Analysis of power relations and ideologies in language use Feminist Post-Structuralist Discourse analysis = Exploration of gender, identity, and language in discourse Signup and view all the answers

Match the research paradigm with its key characteristic:

Qualitative research = Focuses on exploring meanings, experiences, and perspectives Quantitative research = Emphasizes numerical data, statistical analysis, and objective measurement Mixed-method research = Combines qualitative and quantitative approaches for comprehensive understanding Grounded theory = Develops theories from data through systematic coding and analysis Signup and view all the answers

Match the data collection method with its purpose:

Questionnaire surveys = To gather structured responses from a large sample Experimental studies = To investigate cause-and-effect relationships through controlled experiments Introspection = To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, and mental processes Research journals = To record ongoing observations, reflections, and insights Signup and view all the answers

Match the evaluation criterion with its focus:

Validity = Extent to which a study measures what it intends to measure Reliability = Consistency and stability of research findings over time and conditions Generalizability = Ability to extend research findings to broader populations or contexts Authenticity = Faithfulness to participants' voices and experiences in the research process Signup and view all the answers

Match the tools for obtaining quantitative data with their application:

Questionnaire surveys = Collecting standardized responses from a large number of participants Experimental studies = Investigating causal relationships through controlled conditions and measurements Diary studies = Recording numerical or categorical data over time for analysis Research journals = Documenting quantitative observations and experimental results Signup and view all the answers

Match the following research paradigms with their characteristics:

Qualitative research = Focuses on understanding phenomena through in-depth exploration and interpretation of meanings Quantitative research = Involves the collection and analysis of numerical data to identify patterns and relationships Mixed methods research = Combines the data collection and analysis levels of both qualitative and quantitative methods Grounded theory = Focuses on developing a theory based on the data collected, rather than testing a pre-existing theory Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors with their perspective on the relationship between qualitative and quantitative research paradigms:

Hatch & Lazaraton = View the two research paradigms as 'a clear-cut dichotomy' Brown (2001) = Argues that the two paradigms are 'a matter of degrees' rather than 'a clear-cut dichotomy' Snejana Obeyd = Proposes a more integrative approach by combining qualitative and quantitative methods Unknown author = Presents a critical perspective on both qualitative and quantitative research Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phases with their description in the context of data collection and analysis:

Quantitative data collection and analysis = Involves the systematic search for answers to questions in an organized manner Qualitative procedures = Focuses on in-depth examination of discourse-analytic approaches to oral and written texts Mixed methods research = Combines qualitative and quantitative procedures for best effect Grounded theory = Focuses on developing theory based on collected data rather than testing pre-existing theories Signup and view all the answers

Match the following areas of interest with their focus of study:

Text linguistics and translations = Focuses on examining language use in written texts and translation processes General and applied English = Focuses on teaching courses related to practical application of English language skills Applied Linguistics with English and Russian = Focuses on language application and study of English and Russian languages in real-world contexts Discourse-analytic approaches = Focuses on analyzing language use in oral and written communication to understand social interactions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phases with their focus in research methodology frameworks:

Data collection = Involves obtaining information for analysis purposes Analysis levels = Involves interpreting and making sense of the collected data Mixed methods research = Combines both data collection and analysis levels for best effect Grounded theory = Focuses on developing a theory based on collected data rather than testing pre-existing theories Signup and view all the answers