Analyzing Linguistic Variation – Statistical Models & Methods: Statistical Models and Methods (Lecture Notes) - Hardcover

Paolillo, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1575862751 ISBN 13: 9781575862750

Publisher: Center for the Study of Language and Information, 2002

Synopsis

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Center for the Study of Language and Information
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575862751
• ISBN 13: 9781575862750
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300