{"title":"Aek Phakiti","description":"\u003cp\u003eAek Phakiti’s works delve into the intricate fields of language testing and assessment, offering insightful perspectives that bridge theory and practice. His books serve as essential guides for educators, researchers, and students interested in the quantitative methods underpinning second language research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thorough explorations of assessment techniques alongside detailed discussions on the statistical approaches used to evaluate language proficiency. These texts are grounded in educational research, making them invaluable resources within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"language-testing-and-assessment-by-aek-phakiti-9781474290128","title":"Language Testing and Assessment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanguage Testing and Assessment\u003c\/em\u003e by Aek Phakiti covers crucial knowledge and skill sets for developing language tests and setting assessments. Aimed at practitioners of applied linguistics and TESOL, the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Covers the theoretical and methodological framework and rationale for language test use, assessment techniques in different language skills, and basic strategies for analysis of test quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Stresses the importance of test reliability, validity, and fairness in language assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Provides its audience with theoretical and practical knowledge in language assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Forms an accessible gateway into the often intimidating world of language assessment, and a unique opportunity for the readers to ground their knowledge of principles in language assessment research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book equips readers with the ability to use theories and principles in language testing and assessment to design and use language tests and assessments optimally, given the available time and resources in a given context. It also promotes good practice and research in language testing and assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461145379052,"sku":"9781474290128","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781474290128-language-testing-and-assessment.jpg?v=1774958769"},{"product_id":"quantitative-methods-for-second-language-research-by-carsten-roever-9780415814027","title":"Quantitative Methods for Second Language Research","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuantitative Methods for Second Language Research\u003c\/em\u003e introduces approaches to and techniques for quantitative data analysis in second language research, with a primary focus on second language learning and assessment research. It takes a conceptual, problem-solving approach by emphasizing the understanding of statistical theory and its application to research problems while paying less attention to the mathematical side of statistical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text discusses a range of common statistical analysis techniques, presented and illustrated through applications of the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program. These include tools for descriptive analysis (e.g., means and percentages) as well as inferential analysis (e.g., correlational analysis, \u003cem\u003et\u003c\/em\u003e-tests, and analysis of variance [ANOVA]).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text provides conceptual explanations of quantitative methods through the use of examples, cases, and published studies in the field. In addition, a companion website to the book hosts slides, review exercises, and answer keys for each chapter as well as SPSS files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePractical and lucid, this book is the ideal resource for data analysis for graduate students and researchers in applied linguistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607477666028,"sku":"9780415814027","price":106.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415814027-quantitative-methods-for-second-language-research.jpg?v=1778166739"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aek-phakiti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}