CUE Forum 2007

CUE Forum presenters: Top row, Harumi Kimura (Nanzan University), Phillip McNally (Kansai University); bottom row, Peter Neff (Doshisha University), Matthew Apple (Doshisha University).

Abstract

While many studies in the SLA field use statistical procedures for their analyses, it can often be difficult to interpret the resulting data in academic articles. This in-depth forum presentation will focus on some of the most commonly used analyses (descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and factor analysis) with a goal of helping participants better understand and scrutinize quantitatively-oriented research.

Some familiarity with articles which utilize statistics is recommended for those who are interested in attending.

Summary of the 2007 CUE Forum

Roughly 25 people were in attendance at the CUE Forum this year, despite the early time slot. Topics covered included the importance of descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, problems with doing too many multiple comparisons such as t-tests, the difference between one-way ANOVA and t-tests, and the complexity of factor analysis.

Based on the strong interest among Forum attendees, CUE SIG has decided to begin a section on the web page devoted to research methodology and analysis. Please look on these pages in the future for more information!

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Click here for a list of statistical references mentioned during the CUE Forum.

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