Analyzing Linguistic Variation: Statistical Models and Methods - Softcover

Paolillo, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 157586276X ISBN 13: 9781575862767

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

Synopsis

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.

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Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Center for the Study of Language and Information
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 157586276X
• ISBN 13: 9781575862767
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 268