R as a Lingua Franca: Advantages of Using R for Quantitative Research in Applied Linguistics

Autor/inn/en	Mizumoto, Atsushi; Plonsky, Luke
Titel	R as a Lingua Franca: Advantages of Using R for Quantitative Research in Applied Linguistics
Quelle	In: Applied Linguistics, 37 (2016) 2, S.284-291 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0142-6001
DOI	10.1093/applin/amv025
Schlagwörter	Statistical Analysis; Applied Linguistics; Computer Software; Data Analysis; Statistics; Researchers; Web Sites + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Statistische Analyse; Linguistics; Linguistik; Angewandte Linguistik; Auswertung; Statistik; Researcher; Forscher; Web-Design
Abstract	In this article, we suggest that using R, a statistical software environment, is advantageous for quantitative researchers in applied linguistics. We first provide a brief overview of the reasons why R is popular among researchers in other fields and why we recommend its use for analyses in applied linguistics. In order to illustrate these benefits, we report recent works and developments in quantitative data analysis seeking to move the field toward more appropriate practices, many of which take advantage of the flexibility and functionality of R. Finally, in order to facilitate the use of R, we also introduce an R-based web application developed by the first author. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01