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Biografía del autor The Routledge Encyclopedia of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics provides accessible and concise explanations of key concepts and terms related to research methods in Applied Linguistics. This book includes a detailed analysis of 800 terms with explanation of the head word, a visual illustration, cross-references, and further references for readers. Encompassing the three research paradigms of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, this volume is an essential reference for any student or researcher working in this area.