What Does r=0.87 Correlate with? Remarks on N. Ferguson's Inquiry into the Predictability of Listening Comprehension Skills.

Preibusch, Wolfgang

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ERIC Number: EJ230555

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Publication Date: 1980-May

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What Does r=0.87 Correlate with? Remarks on N. Ferguson's Inquiry into the Predictability of Listening Comprehension Skills.

Preibusch, Wolfgang

International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, v18 n2 p153-58 May 1980

Discusses the theoretical foundation for Ferguson's correlation between speed in detecting syntactic errors in written English and acquisition of the listening comprehension skill. A detailed analysis of Ferguson's procedure is given along with references to other pertinent literature. The original conclusions are questioned. (AMH)

Descriptors: Language Processing, Language Research, Learning Theories, Listening Comprehension, Listening Skills, Perception, Psycholinguistics, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Syntax

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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