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Research Methods in Vocabulary Studies
Philip Durrant, Anna Siyanova-Chanturia, Benjamin Kremmel and Suhad Sonbul
[Research Methods in Applied Linguistics 2] 2022
► pp. 151–164

Chapter 11
Fundamental considerations in researching vocabulary tests

Article outline
  • 1.Principles of good practice in language testing
    • 1.1Reliability
    • 1.2Validity
    • 1.3Washback, practicality, and authenticity
  • 2.Operationalizing the construct
    • 2.1Frequency and item sampling
    • 2.2Unit of counting for item sampling
    • 2.3Cognates
    • 2.4Test formats
    • 2.5Translations
    • 2.6Modality
  • 3.Conclusion