PASAA
Publication Date
1990-01-01
Abstract
This study, using a specifically designed questionnaire, investigated literacy, attitudes, and motivations concerning research methodology and statistics among 150 EFL instructors in state universities in Thailand. Respondents were asked to provide self-rated knowledge of statistics, ability to use research methodology, and demographic information. They were also asked to express their attitudes and motivations towards research in language education. The results strongly indicated that most instructors had positive attitudes and high motivations towards studying and conducting research. Overwhelmingly, they all agreed that knowledge of research methodology and statistics should be taught to all teacher students in foreign language programs. However, the majority of the respondents accepted that they had limited experiences and background knowledge of research procedures. On average, almost all of them indicated having severe difficulty in understanding and using appropriate statistical devices.
DOI
10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.20.1.6
First Page
41
Last Page
54
Recommended Citation
Syananondh, Kriengsukdi and Padgate, Watana
(1990)
"An Investigation of Literacy, Attitudes, and Motivations Concerning Research Methodology and Statistics among EFL Instructors in State Universities in Thailand,"
PASAA: Vol. 20:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.20.1.6
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/pasaa/vol20/iss1/6