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Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies


Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies

Paperback by Mellinger, Christopher (Walsh University, USA); Hanson, Thomas (Minnesota State University Moorhead)

Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies

£43.99

ISBN:
9781138124967
Publication Date:
4 Aug 2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Routledge
Pages:
276 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 23 - 25 May 2024
Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies

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

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