Statistics for Linguists
This Master’s level course provides knowledge about basic statistical methods and tools used in linguistic research.
Statistics for Linguists provides knowledge about basic statistical methods and statistical tools used in the field of linguistics. Implementation of statistical methods in software is an important part of the 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.
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Course structure
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.
Examiner
Marcin Włodarczak
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Schedule
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. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Course reports
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Contact
For other contact details, see our education pages:
Contact information for student affairs
Student Office- Visiting address
C378
- Office hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 13–16
- Phone hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 9–11 and 13–16
- Irregular office hours
The student office is closed from the 24th of June. We are open again from the 13th of August, but you can always reach us on exp@ling.su.se.
