Word Frequency Distributions

Focusing on the statistical analysis of word frequency distributions, this book serves as a resource for linguists and researchers interested in quantitative aspects of language. It addresses the complexities arising from the prevalence of rare words, leading to unique statistical phenomena. The text covers both non-parametric and parametric methods, including models like lognormal and Yule-Simon Zipfian, and discusses mixture distributions. Additionally, it examines the implications of non-random word usage on model accuracy, providing practical applications throughout.