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'The effect is/isn't significant!': statistical evidence and ELT.
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ELT Journal: English Language Teaching Journal . Jan2024, Vol. 78 Issue 1, p11-19. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Statistical significance and averages are two pieces of statistical information that are often presented as evidence in support of researchers' conclusions and teaching recommendations. In this article, I consider interpretation of this information as research evidence for ELT. In simple terms that will be accessible even to readers without any knowledge of statistics, I explain the basic nature of this information with the aim of elucidating what it can and cannot tell us about ELT findings and the implications for our teaching. I discuss what additional information crucially must be considered for adequate interpretation, and specifically how interpretation depends on this information. I urge producers of ELT research to present and interpret this important information and consumers of ELT research to consider it in assessing the implications of ELT findings for their teaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09510893
- Volume :
- 78
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- ELT Journal: English Language Teaching Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175522622
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccad028