Mellinger / Hanson Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-317-29923-3
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 294 Seiten

Stemming from a thorough examination of up-to-date research and best practices in the field of statistics, this user-friendly guide introduces students and researchers of translation and interpreting studies to 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. These have been selected by the authors to illustrate applications of all aspects of quantitative research methods and to demonstrate how researchers can address challenges inherent to T&I research. A quick reference table for specific tests is also included in the appendix.



Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies is the essential primer on quantitative methods for all students and researchers in translation and interpreting studies. Additional materials are available on the Routledge Translation Studies Portal, including step-by-step walk-throughs of how analysis was conducted, and additional sample data sets for instruction and self study: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/translationstudies/

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mellinger, Christopher D.

Mellinger, Christopher

Hanson, Thomas A.

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