LIN 351 Week 10 HW: Distributional analysis of a bigger dataset

For your Week 8 HW, you conducted an analysis of a small dataset. You probably found it dissatisfying, maybe even frustrating, to have so few tokens in some contexts. This makes it hard to build a clear description of what forms are favoured where, let alone why. So this time, we'll analyze a bigger data set. You will find the token file in Quercus (Week 10 folder).

Again, you will choose how to sort your data, to show the distribution of each dependent variable with respect to each variant of the independent variable.

The best way to do this is with Pivot Tables, so check back to the instructions in the Week 8 HW.

1. For your Week 8 HW, you were asked to state a testable hypothesis about an independent variable (and its effect on (r)) and then test whether it is confirmed or not by your data. Now, you will create a hypothesis related to the (QUOTATIVE) dependent variable and one (or more) independent variables in this data set.
2. There is information about this variable, and previous related research, on the Quercus page "Data for Week 10 HW" (Week 10 module). Be sure to read it.
3. Create a table that specifically tests your hypothesis.
4. Explain what the outcome is, as illustrated by your table. Is your hypothesis confirmed or not?
5. Next, state a hypothesis about the effect of one other independent variable.
6. Then create a table that specifically tests that hypothesis.
7. Explain what the outcome is, as illustrated by your table. Is your hypothesis confirmed or not?

Submit your hypotheses, data tables and a very brief (1-2 sentences for each hypothesis) discussion of whether your data supports each hypothesis for your Week 10 homework.

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Updated March 17, 2023