This course will cover the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics needed for the analysis and presentation of experimental and/or quantitative data in linguistic/ phonetic research. We will also have occasion to introduce applications of more advanced data processing techniques (multiple regression, multifactorial Analysis of Variance, Linear Discriminant Analysis). Students will get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art statistical analysis software (SPSS, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, software will be made available).
Timetable
Check the website of the Linguistics Department for the Lecture Timetable.
Method of instruction
Lecture series
Required reading
The basic techniques will be studied on the basis of Ch. Butler (1985) Statistics in Linguistics (chapters downloadable from the Blackboard site). An updated timetable detailing which chapters will be covered in which week will be available from the Blackboard site two weeks before the start of the semester.
Blackboard/webpagina
Will be used for providing materials and power point presentations.
Examination
There will be a written test at the end of the course. Also, students will do weekly assignments and exercises (using SPSS) and submit all output before the written test.