This book provides a critical survey of the methodological concepts, designs, instruments and types of analysis that are used within the broad field of Applied Linguistics. This book is key reading for both experienced and novice researchers in Applied Linguistics as well as anyone undertaking study in this area. "This book will rapidly become a go-to text for research methods in applied linguistics. Its topics cover the full range of issues researchers are likely to face, and the discussions are written by leading authorities in the field. A wonderful up-to-date resource." Tim McNamara, The University of Melbourne, Australia "An exceedingly timely volume of vast and enduring relevance, Rose and McKinley have produced a text of great value and importance to the field. The book - in both its sum and its parts - manages to balance breadth and depth of coverage while remaining an indispensably accessible resource for advancing the methodological knowledge of novices as well as experienced scholars." Luke Plonsky, Northern Arizona University, USA