Statistical methods in linguistic research

Author: Arthur Hughes
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: A Guide to Statistics in Linguistics is a comprehensive monograph that thoroughly discusses the principles, methods, and applications of statistics in linguistic research. The book is divided into 15 chapters. Chapter one serves as an introduction, using several examples to illustrate the role of statistics in summarizing research findings and conducting statistical reasoning. Chapters two and three cover the content of descriptive statistics. Chapter four introduces the concept of statistical inference and its importance. Chapter six discusses the mathematical model of the population, i.e., probability distribution. From the eighth to the twelfth chapters, each chapter focuses on the content of inferential statistics. From the thirteenth to the fifteenth chapters, each chapter addresses multivariate research issues. The book is comprehensive in content and demonstrates strong scientific rigor, systematicity, theoretical depth, and knowledge. It is not only suitable for beginners but also serves as a valuable reference for researchers.