This textbook presents a comprehensive introduction to analysing quantitative linguistic data. Starting with an in-depth examination of what quantitative data is, and how it differs from qualitative data, the book examines what the linguist is trying to find out through analysing data, and how quantitative techniques can help him or her to arrive at meaningful and accurate conclusions.The book - using statistics, variables, reliability of data, describing data, analysing data, testing hypotheses and dealing with problematic data. Each chapter includes graphs and figures explaining theory through worked examples, chapter summaries, and exercises to aid student understanding. An appendix containing a summary of statistical formulae, excel commands and statistical tables is included and is an invaluable resource.Presenting a down-to-earth and readable introduction to quantitative research, this book is a useful how-to guide for students encountering quantitative data for the first time, or for postgraduates embarking on linguistic research projects.
Metody výzkumu v lingvistice Série
Tato série se ponoří do srdce lingvistického výzkumu a nabízí hloubkové studie kvantitativních i kvalitativních metod. Každá kniha se zaměřuje na jednu specifickou metodu, rozebírá ji do detailů a poskytuje studentům cenné nástroje pro jejich vlastní akademickou práci. Cílem je vybavit začínající i pokročilé lingvisty nezbytnými dovednostmi pro provádění rigorózního a informovaného výzkumu v oboru.
In-depth introduction to the key issues, principles, and contributions of core methods in linguistic research an essential book for research students and researchers in linguistics.