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The Use of Multiple "t" Tests in Language Research.
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Brown, James Dean – TESOL Quarterly, 1990
Discusses a serious problem that has existed for years in language research with regard to the use of the inferential statistic known as the t test. (12 references) (JL)
Descriptors: Language Research, Language Tests, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis
Multiple "t" Tests: Some Practical Considerations.
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Siegel, Andrew F. – TESOL Quarterly, 1990
Reviews the role of statistical hypothesis testing in research, discusses the problems with multiple t tests, indicates when they are a problem, and suggests a compromise solution. (one reference) (JL)
Descriptors: Language Research, Language Tests, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis
The Effect of Speech Modification, Prior Knowledge, and Listening Proficiency on EFL Lecture Learning.
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Chiang, Chung Shing; Dunkel, Patricia – TESOL Quarterly, 1992
Explores the effects of speech modification, prior knowledge, and listening proficiency on listening comprehension. Results show significant interactions between speech modification and listening proficiency and between prior knowledge and test type. The authors discuss the implications for teaching and testing of listening comprehension,…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency