Introduction to Quantitative Analysis of Linguistic Survey Data

The chapters in this innovative book introduce the quantitative analysis of linguistic survey data with specific reference to the<b> Linguistic Atlas of the Middle and South Atlantic States</b> (<b>LAMSAS</b>). </p><p></p><p>Topics covered include: the relation of sociolinguistics to the original conception of<b> LAMSAS</b>; the adaptation of<b> LAMSAS</b> to the needs of computerization and the research methods envisioned; the mechanics involved in computerizing <b>LAMSAS</b>; how to handle and analyze the data in the database management system; the creation of categories for analysis; and the logic of statistical testing.