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Publication Date: 2012-May
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Reflections on Mixing Methods in Applied Linguistics Research
Hashemi, Mohammad R.
Applied Linguistics, v33 n2 p206-212 May 2012
This commentary advocates the use of mixed methods research--that is the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods in a single study--in applied linguistics. Based on preliminary findings from a research project in progress, some reflections on the current practice of mixing methods as a new trend in applied linguistics are put forward. Furthermore, theoretical and practical issues concerning mixed methods research in applied linguistics are briefly discussed.
Descriptors: Language Research, Applied Linguistics, Research Methodology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Trend Analysis
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