**Statistical Analysis of Language, Data, and Discourse** provides a comprehensive introduction to the statistical methods used in the analysis of language, data, and discourse. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is suitable for readers with a basic understanding of mathematics and statistics, as well as for those with no prior background in these areas.
With the increasing availability of large-scale language corpora, statistical methods are now being used to investigate a wide range of linguistic phenomena, including the structure of language, the acquisition of language, the use of language in different social contexts, and the evolution of language over time. This book provides a solid foundation in the basic principles of statistical analysis, as well as an overview of the latest advances in the field.
Key features of the book include:
* Comprehensive coverage of the statistical methods used in the analysis of language, data, and discourse
* Clear and accessible explanations, with step-by-step instructions and numerous examples
* Suitable for readers with a basic understanding of mathematics and statistics, as well as for those with no prior background in these areas
* Up-to-date coverage of the latest advances in statistical modeling and analysis
This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the statistical methods used in the study of language. It is also a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in a variety of fields, including linguistics, natural language processing, computational linguistics, forensic linguistics, social linguistics, historical linguistics, psycholinguistics, and language teaching and learning.
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