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Statistics for Linguistics [ LCLIG2240 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h + 15.0 h   2q 

Teacher(s) Fairon Cédrick ; Bestgen Yves (compensates Fairon Cédrick) ; Bestgen Yves ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Prerequisites

One course of introduction to linguistics.

Aims

At the end of the course, the student will be able to use the main statistical tools and concepts of quantitative linguistics. He will be able to choose appropriate methods for specific research objectives and to use it in the framework of linguistic research. Most of all, the student will be able to make a critical review of the results obtained by a quantitative analysis. He will also be trained to use a statistical analysis software.

Evaluation methods

Exam in Computer Lab.

Content

The organization of the course is twofold : 1. The first part of the course consists in a theoretical approach in the field of textual data statistical analysis. 2. The second part of the course will provide a practical approach of the field. It will give the students the opportunity to practice what he/she has learned in the theoretical introduction and to experiment with a statistical software.

Other information

Support : Syllabus ; articles or book chapters; web site with exercises.

Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [120] in Linguistics
> Master [120] in Information and Communication Science and Technology
> Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
> Master [120] in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Master [120] in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Classics
Faculty or entity
in charge
> LING


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