Construct implications of including still image or video in computer-based listening tests

Language Testing

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 517-537

  Ockey, Gary J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO   (United States)

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EID: 42649123425     PISSN: 02655322     EISSN: 14770946     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0265532207080771     Document Type: Article

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