Analyzing Linguistic Variation - Statistical Models and Methods

The book explains the theory and practice of using logistic regression for the description of language variation, including a comprehensive discussion of the Varbrul program used in sociolinguistics. Assuming no prior background in statistics, Paolillo explains the statistical foundation of logistic regression, using concrete examples of variation bearing on substantive issues in linguistics.

Summary

Assuming the reader has no background in statistics, this text explains the theory and practice of using logistic regression to describe language variation, including a discussion of the Varbrul programme used in sociolinguistics.

Product details

• Authors: John Paolillo, John C. Paolillo
• Publisher: Centre for the Study of Language & Information
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2001
• EAN: 9781575862767
• ISBN: 978-1-57586-276-7
• No. of pages: 300
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 369 g
• Series: Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes; CSLI Lecture Notes; Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes; Lecture Notes; CSLI Lecture Notes (CSLI- CHUP)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics