Quantitative Data Analysis for Language Assessment Volume I: Fundamental Techniques

ABSTRACT

Quantitative data analysis is a mainstream component in language assessment. First, this book review provides a brief review of its application in language assessment research in each chapter, and gives a theory-driven example of the application of the fundamental technique. Then, a summary is made of the 12 chapters in three sections, pointing out the book’s strengths and limitations. Finally, this book review concludes with some recommendations for relevant readers.

KEYWORDS:

• Quantitative data analysis
• language assessment
• language testing

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Funding

This work was supported by the Hunan Social Sciences Association Foundation [Grant No. XSP18YBC110].