Use of statistical methods in translation and interpreting research: A longitudinal quantitative analysis of eleven peer-reviewed journals (2000–2020)

The study reported on in the article examines the patterns and trends of statistical analysis in translation and interpreting (T&I) research, based on a longitudinal quantitative analysis of more than 3300 research articles sampled from eleven leading T&I journals (2000–2020). This evidence-...

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Published in:Target : international journal of translation studies 2023-11, Vol.35 (4), p.483-513
Main Authors: Han, Chao, Lu, Xiaolei, Zhang, Peixin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Interpreting
Longitudinal studies
Quantitative analysis
Statistical analysis
Systematic review
Translation
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Summary:The study reported on in the article examines the patterns and trends of statistical analysis in translation and interpreting (T&I) research, based on a longitudinal quantitative analysis of more than 3300 research articles sampled from eleven leading T&I journals (2000–2020). This evidence-based review is the first study to provide a systematic mapping of statistical methods used by T&I researchers. Our analyses suggest that (a) about 40% of the articles use statistics, and the use of statistics has been increasing over time; (b) the most frequently used inferential statistical techniques are the t -test, Pearson’s correlation, and chi-squared test; and (c) although the use of statistical methods has become increasingly diversified, about 90% of the methods used are basic-level statistics. We discuss these findings in relation to statistical teaching and learning for relevant stakeholders, especially T&I researchers.
ISSN:0924-1884
1569-9986
DOI:10.1075/target.21132.han