Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies

• Author(s): Christopher Mellinger, Thomas Hanson,
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Pages: 294
• ISBN_10: 131729923X
  ISBN_13: 9781317299233
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General , Language Arts & Disciplines / Translating & Interpreting , Literary Criticism / General ,

Description:...

Quantitative Research Methods in Translation and Interpreting Studies encompasses all stages of the research process that include quantitative research methods, from conceptualization to reporting. In five parts, the authors cover:

• sampling techniques, measurement, and survey design;

• how to describe data;

• how to analyze differences;

• how to analyze relationships;

• how to interpret results.

Each part includes references to additional resources and extensive examples from published empirical work. A quick reference table for specific tests is also included in the appendix.

This user-friendly guide is the essential primer on quantitative methods for all students and researchers in translation and interpreting studies. Accompanying materials are available online, including step-by-step walkthroughs of how analysis was conducted, and extra sample data sets for instruction and self study: https://www.routledge.com/9781138124967. Further resources for Translation and Interpreting Studies are available on the Routledge Translation Studies Portal: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/translationstudies.