Advancing Quantitative Methods in Second Language Researchis the first hands-on guide to conducting advanced research methods in the fields of applied linguistics and second language studies. While a number of texts discuss basic quantitative research methodology, none focus exclusively on providing coverage of alternative advanced statistical procedures in second language studies from a practical approach. The text is bookended by discussions of these advanced procedures in the larger context of second language studies, debating their strengths, weaknesses, and potential for further research; the remaining chapters are how-to sections, each chapter following the same organization, on a wide variety of advanced research methods. By offering much-needed coverage on advanced statistical concepts and procedures, with an eye toward real-world implementation, Advancing Quantitative Methods in Second Language Researchenhances the methodological repertoire of graduate students and researchers in applied linguistics and second language studies. For additional content, visit: http://oak. ucc. nau. edu/ldp3/AQMSLR. html | Advancing Quantitative Methods In Second Language Research by Luke Plonsky, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters