Analyzing Linguistic Variation: Statistical Models and Methods - Softcover

Paolillo, John

 
9781575862767: Analyzing Linguistic Variation: Statistical Models and Methods

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.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

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.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781575862750: Analyzing Linguistic Variation – Statistical Models & Methods: Statistical Models and Methods (Lecture Notes)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  1575862751 ISBN 13:  9781575862750
Publisher: Center for the Study of Language..., 2002
Hardcover