Many studies on dictionary use presuppose that users do indeed consult lexicographic resources. However, little is known what users actually do when they try to solve a language problem on their own. We present an observation study where learners of German were allowed to browse the web freely while correcting erroneous German sentences. In this paper, we are focusing on the multi-methodological approach of the study, especially the interplay between quantitative and qualitative approaches. In one example study, we will show how the analysis of verbal protocols, the correction task and the screen recordings can reveal effects of intuition, language (learning) awareness, and determination on the accuracy of the corrections. In another example study, we will show how preconceived hypotheses about the problem at hand might hinder participants at the correct solution.
Nied, M.L. (2018). Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in a Study on Dictionary Use. In Proceedings of the XVIII EURALEX International Congress Lexicography in Global Contexts 17-21 July 2018, Ljubljana (pp.101-112). Ljubljana : Znanstvena založba Filozofske fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani / Ljubljana University Press, Faculty of Arts.
Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in a Study on Dictionary Use
Nied
2018-01-01
Abstract
Many studies on dictionary use presuppose that users do indeed consult lexicographic resources. However, little is known what users actually do when they try to solve a language problem on their own. We present an observation study where learners of German were allowed to browse the web freely while correcting erroneous German sentences. In this paper, we are focusing on the multi-methodological approach of the study, especially the interplay between quantitative and qualitative approaches. In one example study, we will show how the analysis of verbal protocols, the correction task and the screen recordings can reveal effects of intuition, language (learning) awareness, and determination on the accuracy of the corrections. In another example study, we will show how preconceived hypotheses about the problem at hand might hinder participants at the correct solution.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.