Linguistic Research Strategies versus Quantitative Research Strategies: Different Roles, Different Results

Autor/inn/en	Yeager, Joseph; Sommer, Linda
Titel	Linguistic Research Strategies versus Quantitative Research Strategies: Different Roles, Different Results
Quelle	In: Qualitative Report, 12 (2007) 4, S.561-579 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1052-0147
Schlagwörter	Statistical Studies; Language Processing; Research Tools; Qualitative Research; Language Research; Research Methodology; Linguistics; Statistical Analysis; Motivation; Psycholinguistics; Profiles; Measurement Techniques; Motivation Techniques; Behavior Change; Behavioral Science Research; Evaluation Methods; Psychometrics; Intervention + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sprachverarbeitung; Forschungsmittel; Qualitative Forschung; Sprachforschung; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Linguistik; Statistische Analyse; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Psycholinguistik; Charakterisierung; Profilanalyse; Messtechnik; Motivationsförderung; Psychometry; Psychometrie
Abstract	Selecting a statistical framework for a behavioral study has profoundly different results than does a linguistically framed research strategy. The linguistic strategy overcomes many limitations inherent in statistical strategies and offers more meaningful results. Inferential statistical studies often discuss how the findings "explain" the results of the study. Seldom mentioned is the fact that statistical explanations occur in terms of the framework of statistical methodology. Statistical explanations do not explain anything in terms of the actual behavior at issue and do not lead to subsequent interventions about the motivated choices for a target group. Linguistic strategies work especially well if the objective is to make a practical difference in behavior as opposed to raising questions for further research in academic circles. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10