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The book introduces Multi-Dimensional studies (MD), a novel statistical method for analyzing language variation, pioneered by Doug Biber. It showcases how this approach utilizes corpora from various spoken and written texts across different periods to reveal distinctions in language, such as the differences between American and British styles. Biber emphasizes the methodological framework and highlights the fresh insights into language variation and usage that the MD approach provides, marking a significant advancement in linguistic research.
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Variation in English, Douglas Biber, Susan Conrad
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Variation in English
- Subtitle
- Multi-Dimensional Studies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Douglas Biber, Susan Conrad
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781138153479
- Description
- The book introduces Multi-Dimensional studies (MD), a novel statistical method for analyzing language variation, pioneered by Doug Biber. It showcases how this approach utilizes corpora from various spoken and written texts across different periods to reveal distinctions in language, such as the differences between American and British styles. Biber emphasizes the methodological framework and highlights the fresh insights into language variation and usage that the MD approach provides, marking a significant advancement in linguistic research.