SLA Research Methods

What research method primarily focuses on systematic collection and analysis of numerical data to measure specific language learning outcomes?

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

• Ethnographic research

• Case Study Research

Which of the following is NOT a common tool in quantitative SLA research?

• Standardized language proficiency tests

• Observations

• Surveys

• Experiments

Which method uses real-time classroom settings to observe teaching practices and student behavior?

• Experimental design

• • Corpus linguistics

• Classroom observation

• Case study

Which research method involves observing and understanding language learning within its cultural and social contexts?

• Experimental research

• Survey design

• Ethnographic research

• Case study

Which research approach combines both qualitative and quantitative methods?

• Mixed methods research

• Longitudinal study

• Ethnographic study

• Cross-sectional study

What is the main focus of longitudinal studies in SLA?

• • Observing multiple groups of learners at a single point in time

• Studying how language skills evolve over time

• • Comparing learners' proficiency levels across different settings

• Analyzing errors in learners' language use

Which of the following is a specialized method that involves studying language through large databases of authentic language use?

• Corpus linguistics

• Error analysis

• Think-aloud protocols

• Case study

12. Which error occurs due to overgeneralization within the target language itself?

• Interlingual errors

• Developmental errors

• Intralingual errors

• Cognitive errors

In SLA, what is the purpose of using think-aloud protocols

• To measure learners’ vocabulary acquisition

• To capture learners’ cognitive processes in real-time

• • To track language learning progress over time

• To analyze how learners interact in a classroom setting

Which method tracks learners’ eye movements during language tasks to analyze their cognitive processes?

• Corpus linguistics

• Eye-tracking

• Stimulated recall

• Error analysis