Statistics for Linguists
This Master’s level course provides knowledge about basic statistical methods and tools used in linguistic research.
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Implementation of statistical methods in software is an important part of this course.
The primary focus is on the following areas:
- Descriptive statistics; measures of location and dispersion
- Probability distributions
- Statistical modelling
- Regression and correlation
- Inferential statistics and analysis of significance.
Teaching Format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and teacher led laboratory sessions.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of written assignments and a take-home examination.
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course.
We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course,
your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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