Application of Statistical Methods in Quantitative Linguistics Study

  • Choi, Kyung-Ho (Department of Data Science, Jeonju University) ;
  • Hwang, Yong-Joo (Department of Korean Language and Literature, Chonbuk National University)
  • Published : 2007.04.30

Abstract

Nowadays, from the study of quantitative linguistics, the application of quantitative method is located in a variety of fields as a necessary method. According to this phenomenon, the knowledge of statistical method is requisite for linguists. However, unfortunately, there still remain difficulties for them to acquire the statistical knowledge. So, it is needed for linguists to be helped by statisticians and their active roles. Accordingly, this study is going to emphasizing that statisticians should have more interests in the field of quantitative linguistics. Moreover, it will prove that by using statistical methods, analysis on the linguistic research becomes more objective and scientific.

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