Abstract Language test developers play a critical role in gathering evidence to support test
score interpretations and real-world uses, but independent research is necessary to put …

There has been considerable intrigue surrounding the use of Large Language Model
powered AI chatbots such as ChatGPT in research, educational contexts, and beyond …

As in many other social sciences, second/additional language (Lx) researchers are often
interested in generalizing their findings beyond the samples they collect data from. However …

Questionnaires in Second Language Research: Construction, Administration, and
Processing is the first guide in the second language field devoted to the question of how to …

Abstract Questionable Research Practices (QRPs) fall in the gray zone between responsible
research conduct and absolute misconduct (eg, falsification and fabrication). Whereas other …

As survey research in second language acquisition grows in popularity, the adherence to
best practices associated with questionnaire quality is critical for a better understanding of …

The social sciences have grappled with sampling biases, perhaps most notably the
prevalent reliance on convenience samples drawn from university student populations …

Open research practices are relevant to all stages of research, from conceptualization
through dissemination. Here, we discuss key facets of open research, highlighting its …

This paper explores Chalmers and Glasziou's (2009) notion of 'research waste'from
healthcare research to examine what it can offer the field of applied linguistics. Drawing on …

Building on the increased concern over methodological quality and research judgment in
applied linguistics and elsewhere in the social sciences (eg, Gass et al., 2021; Open …