This paper first provides an overview of empirical research methods,including the classification of such methods,their respective characteristics,and their applicable scopes.Using a scoping review approach,it retrieves and screens out recent journal articles on empirical research of foreign language textbook use from SSCI and CSSCI sources.The evaluation reveals that both domestic and international studies primarily rely on qualitative research,with mixed-methods research ranking second internationally and quantitative research second domestically.Mixed-methods research has gradually increased in recent years.The paper further selects two cases for detailed analysis of the research methods employed,data collection and analysis processes,research results,and their implications for teaching practice,providing references for subsequent research.Finally,the paper points out the deficiencies in current empirical research methods for foreign language textbook use and proposes corresponding improvement measures.It also forecasts future research trends,aiming to guide the direction of follow-up research and promote the in-depth development of research on foreign language textbook use.
foreign language textbook usequantitative researchqualitative researchmixed-methods researchcase analysis
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