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Bo-Ram Suh 5 CALL versus non-CALL in L2 form learning: A research synthesis and meta-analysis of comparative studies Abstract: This chapter reports on a research synthesis and meta-analysis of experimental and quasi-experimental investigations into the relative efects of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and those of traditional instruction (i.e., non-CALL) on the acquisition of second language (L2) grammatical and lexical forms published between 1990 and summer 2013. In addition to summa- rizing primary research results, the present chapter presents the irst empirical exploration of possible relationships between study validity and outcomes in CALL. Eleven unique sample studies yielding 22 efect sizes were qualiied for inclusion in this meta-analytic review. Each study report was coded for both substantial and methodological features. This study employed an updated ver- sion of Leow’s (1999) criteria list in coding methodological features associated with internal and external validity. The indings indicated that (1) CALL was somewhat more efective than non-CALL in promoting learning of grammatical and lexical features when the learning was measured on the same day or next day of treatment; (2) CALL had a greater efect than non-CALL when targeting speciic grammatical forms in short-term measurement, while such advantage of CALL over non-CALL was not found when targeting lexical items; and inally, (3) e-tutors showed a larger efect than synchronous computer-mediated commu- nication (SCMC) in promoting short-term development. The results also revealed some noteworthy patterns regarding methodological features associated with internal/external validity, including reliability of dependent measures, inclusion of delayed posttests, explicit description of dependent variables, and control of external exposure, and study outcomes. Based on the synthesis of results and