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.
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