Summer 2017 - LING 851 G100
Research Techniques and Experimental Design (4)
Class Number: 5426
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Yue Wang
yuew@sfu.ca
1 778 782-6924
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduces the use of experimental methods and laboratory techniques for carrying out research in speech and language sciences. Topics include reading research literature, research design and hypothesis testing, statistical methods and data analysis, and research paper write-up.
COURSE DETAILS:
We will discuss the use of experimental methods and laboratory techniques for carrying out research in speech and language sciences. The goal is to provide a foundation for designing and conducting your own research as well as to assist in reading critically the research literature in your particular area of linguistics. We will consider basic research design and application of appropriate statistical measures. We will begin by discussing how testable hypotheses can be used to address theoretical questions, and then examine how a hypothesis becomes the basis for designing and carrying out an experiment. From there we will discuss how descriptive and analytic statistics can be used to objectively evaluate the hypothesis being tested and how results can be interpreted in light of prior research. By the end of the course you should be familiar with the critical components of empirical research and have a basis for incorporating these into your own research.
Grading
- Participation 20%
- Project and Presentations 40%
- Final Paper 40%
NOTES:
Students should familiarize themselves with the Department's Standards on Class Management and Student Responsibilities at http://www.sfu.ca/linguistics/undergraduate/standards.html. Please note that effective May 1, 2009, a grade of “FD” may be assigned as a penalty for academic dishonesty. All student requests for accommodations for their religious practices must be made in writing by the end of the first week of classes or no later than one week after a student adds a course. Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca).
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Salkind, N.J. (2011). Exploring Research (9th ed., paperback). New Jersey: Prentice Hall. ISBN-10:0205093817, ISBN: 978-0134238418
RECOMMENDED READING:
Johnson, K. (2008). Quantitative Methods in Linguistics. Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1-4051-4425-4.
Gries, S. Th. (2013). Statistics for Linguistics with R: A Practical Introduction (Mouton Textbook): A Practical Introduction Paperback, e Gruyter Mouton; 2nd REV. ed., ISBN-10: 3110307286; ISBN-13: 978-3110307283
Macaulay, M.A. (2006). Surviving Linguistics: A Guide for Graduate Students. Cascadilla Press. ISBN-10: 1574730282
Day, R.A. & Gastel, B. (2011). How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (7th ed.). Greenwood Press. ISBN-10: 0313391971.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
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