Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-12496-7
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mellinger, Christopher

Hanson, Thomas

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Übersetzungswissenschaft, Translatologie, Dolmetschen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher D. Mellinger is Assistant Professor of Spanish at Walsh University, USA and the managing editor of the journal Translation and Interpreting Studies.

Thomas A. Hanson is Assistant Professor of Finance at Minnesota State University Moorhead, USA.